TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

This trial compares two ways to deliver rehabilitation for women with knee osteoarthritis: in-person clinic visits versus tele-rehabilitation using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Both groups receive hot packs and strengthening exercises. The study measures knee function, musc…

This study tested whether giving multiple doses of gabapentin before and after total knee replacement surgery can reduce the amount of morphine needed for pain. 101 adults having elective knee replacement took part. The goal was to see if gabapentin could lower pain and morphine-…

This study tested whether using a postural corrector and an activity tracker can improve knee function, reduce pain, and increase physical activity after total knee replacement surgery. Twenty adults aged 40 to 60 who had the surgery within the past month participated. The goal w…

This pilot study tested whether listening to a 12-minute guided mindfulness meditation before total knee replacement surgery could improve patients' mental well-being and physical recovery. Thirty adults scheduled for knee replacement were randomly assigned to receive the meditat…

This study looked at two different massage methods—instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and cross fiber massage—to see which works better for pain and movement after total knee replacement. 50 adults aged 40-60 who had knee replacement surgery took part. The goal was to f…

This study tested two types of pain-relief catheters after total knee replacement surgery. One catheter is placed under the sartorial muscle, the other near the femoral nerve. The goal was to see which one better preserves quadriceps muscle strength, helping patients recover fast…

This study looked at whether adding a specific nerve block (genicular and anterior femoral cutaneous nerve block) to standard care can lower pain and the need for strong painkillers after total knee replacement. 244 adults having knee replacement surgery took part. Half received …

This study looked at 60 adults having total knee replacement to see if epidural anesthesia temporarily increases pressure inside the head, measured by ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either epidural or spinal anesthesia. The go…

This study looked back at records of 126 people who had total knee replacement and received nerve blocks for pain. The goal was to compare different nerve block techniques to see which one provides better pain relief, fewer complications, and faster recovery. The findings could h…