Total knee replacement is an effective treatment for patients with end stage osteoarthritis of the knee, but a significant proportion of patients will be challenged with pain during their recovery. The Early Pain Intervention after Knee replacement trial will identify patients having difficulties with their early recovery (3 months) through the AOA National Joint Replacement Registry, assess those patients’ needs, and offer a tailored multidisciplinary program to address issues with their recovery. The trial has been funded for approx.. $4m by the NHMRC, MRFF, and Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation.

There is currently limited clinical evidence suggesting that cementless TKA using modern implants performs at least as well as cemented TKA with respect to functional outcomes and survivorship, and potentially has advantages in high demand patients such as younger, or overweight patients. The study assess safety and performance of S+N Porous TKA System and generate clinical evidence to support and maintain product registration in global markets.

While AI tools like ChatGPT show promise in healthcare, limitations remain concerning their analytical capabilities and potential for bias. Ongoing research is crucial to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness in sensitive areas like TKA and knee osteoarthritis. The study will determine if Health Professionals and patients can differentiate between AI-generated information and existing patient fact sheets in TKA. To help understand the potential role of AI in providing reliable and transparent information for patients considering TKA surgery.