A new literature review published on Medscape News analyzes the factors influencing total knee replacement and investigate the relationship between surgeon volume and outcomes.

A new study led by Robert S. Namba, MD, of the department of orthopedic surgery at Kaiser Permanente Orange County and Southern California Permanente Medical Group in Irvine, and published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, assesses risk factors for deep surgical site infections after total knee arthroplasty.

Spero Karas, MD, head team physician for the Atlanta Falcons, has performed anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery for Falcons players Bradie Ewing and Adam Nissley this season.

A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that computer assistance during knee surgery has no advantages over the traditional procedure, according to a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Here are 10 clinical and operational statistics on knee arthroscopy, according to a 2011 clinical study of the procedure including results from 40 organizations that performed a combined total of more than 11,000 procedures annually.

Steve Traina, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with a professional interest in sports medicine, performed knee surgery on Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington, according to an ABC News report.

Burton Elrod, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, performed knee surgery on Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt, according to a report from The Leaf Chronicle.

Brian Cole, MD, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, performed ACL repair surgery on Bull's guard Derrick Rose, according to a Chicago Tribune report.

Giles R. Scuderi, MD, vice president of orthopedic services for North Shore-LIJ Health System, was appointed president of The Knee Society.

Hoag Orthopedic Institute has entered into a partnership with McKesson and Aetna to create the first automated implementation of the Integrated Healthcare Association's bundled payment model.