HSS Presents New Research at The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting
Exciting new research was presented by HSS physicians and researchers at the AAHKS Annual Meeting, highlighting clinical advancements that are improving patient care in orthopedics.
Preparing for orthopedic surgeries such as hip or knee replacement can be stressful for patients, who often have many questions and concerns about what to expect. HSS presented new findings suggesting that artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful educational tool that can help patients feel prepared and supported before and after surgery.
HSS Research Shows “Quiet Knee” Protocol Could Redefine Knee Replacement Recovery
HSS today announced the results of a retrospective study analyzing the results of the “Quiet Knee” protocol after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as knee replacement surgery. The Quiet Knee protocol, which some HSS surgeons began implementing several years ago, takes a more conservative approach to knee replacement recovery than traditional clinical protocols. This new technique focuses on controlling inflammation and swelling postoperatively through restricted mobility and passive range of motion (ROM) and aggressive cryotherapy (icing) for the first 10 days immediately following surgery. This contrasts with standard protocols, which often emphasize early and aggressive movement that can cause inflammation in surgical tissue that is healing.
HSS Patient Outcomes Research Highlights Ongoing Commitment to Accurate Reporting and Patient Safety
Hospitals nationwide are currently experiencing significant challenges meeting the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations surrounding patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), which require PROMs from more than half of all patients. Hip and knee replacements are the most common surgeries to track. For high-volume hospitals like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) there are often additional steps that need to be taken to ensure accuracy.
