Consistent engagement with current medical literature enables clinicians to apply the latest evidence-based treatment and integrate research into clinical practice. This approach enhances patient outcomes by facilitating more effective and individualized care.
Today, we’re showcasing some of the latest orthopaedic surgery-related articles published recently across medical journals. The articles in today’s rundown are focused on arthroplasty, specifically total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty.
Total Knee Arthroplasty Articles
Reduction in Complication Rate and Hospital Length of Stay Following Robotic Arm-Assisted Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty When Compared to Conventional Techniques: A Cohort Study with Minimum One Year Follow-Up
- Journal of Robotic Surgery, February 2026
- Description: Bilateral simultaneous total knee arthroplasty may be indicated in patients with symptomatic bilateral knee arthritis; however, it is associated with higher morbidity and mortality risk compared to staged procedures. [The researchers] retrospectively reviewed prospectively collected data comparing bilateral simultaneous robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty with conventional total knee arthroplasty, with a minimum 12-month follow-up period.
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Implant-Agnostic, Handheld Wireless Robotics: Multicenter Efficiency and Learning Curve for Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Journal of Robotic Surgery, February 2026
- Description: This study investigates the robotic total knee arthroplasty adoption learning curve relevant to multiple clinical stakeholders. This multicenter, multi-surgeon observational study includes up to the first 25 robotic total knee arthroplasty procedures by seven surgeons.
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Is Semaglutide a Better Weight-Management Option Than Bariatric Surgery for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty?
- Archives or Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, February 2026
- Description: Bariatric surgery has been associated with increased risks of revision surgery following total knee arthroplasty, raising concerns about its safety for weight management in this population. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has emerged as a promising pharmacologic alternative, though its impact on total knee arthroplasty outcomes remains underexplored. This study compares total knee arthroplasty outcomes between patients who have a history of bariatric surgery and semaglutide use.
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Neural Network Surrogates for Musculoskeletal Models: An Application to Implant Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Journal of Biomechanics, February 2026
- Description: Total knee arthroplasty is an effective treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. However, dissatisfaction persists in one in five patients. Musculoskeletal model-based approaches have the potential to predict implant alignment that restores pre-diseased knee functioning and improves patient satisfaction, but their computational complexity limits clinical application. This study aimed to accelerate the estimation of optimal implant alignment using a neural network-based surrogate model, which provides an assessment of the kinematics and ligament strains associated with a candidate alignment.
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Total Hip Arthroplasty Articles
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Sham Therapy as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy on Pain, Functional Disability, and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial Protocol
- Trials, February 2026
- Description: The main problems that occur after total hip arthroplasty are pain, functional disability, and reduced quality of life. The primary rehabilitation program for post-total hip arthroplasty is conventional physiotherapy, but there is growing interest in complementary therapies that could hasten recovery and enhance results. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is a non-invasive treatment that reduces pain, promotes tissue repair, and may improve musculoskeletal outcomes. However, its effectiveness in total hip arthroplasty patients is yet unknown, especially in comparison to sham pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.
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Preoperative Psychiatric Diagnosis Predicts Functional Failure and Dissatisfaction After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Study of 11,766 Patients
- Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, February 2026
- Description: Psychiatric comorbidities are increasingly prevalent among patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, yet their impact on clinically meaningful outcomes remains underexplored. This study evaluates the association between preoperative psychiatric diagnoses and patient-reported outcomes, satisfaction, and healthcare utilization following total hip arthroplasty.
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Development of a Nomogram-Based Prediction Model for Postoperative Delirium in Patients After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study
- Nursing Open, February 2026
- Description: [The objective was] to analyze risk factors for postoperative delirium (POD) in patients after total hip arthroplasty and develop a visual clinical prediction model. The predictive model developed in this study showed good discriminative performance and may support early clinical risk assessment of POD in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
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Early Dislocation in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Evaluation of Treatment Options Following Closed Reduction
- World Journal of Orthopedics, February 2026
- Description: The review highlights a lack of consensus regarding optimal post-reduction management. Several methods have been proposed, but most are supported by limited data and small case series. Comparative studies are scarce, and clinical outcomes are inconsistent.
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