Hip & Knee Research Group

Advancing Evidence in Arthroplasty and Joint-Preserving Surgery

Welcome to hipkneeresearch.com – the official platform of an international research group dedicated to advancing knowledge on outcomes in hip and knee arthroplasty as well as joint-preserving surgery. Our mission is to deliver high-quality evidence, including meta-analyses, to improve patient care worldwide.

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OUR MISSION

To advance open-access research in orthopaedics by conducting high-quality meta-analyses, publishing impactful findings, and fostering collaboration among orthopaedic surgeons, medical researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients. We aim to set new standards for outcome reporting in hip and knee surgery.

Donations support the implementation of our research projects, with proposals from donors receiving priority consideration.

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RESEARCH IMPACT

Meta-Analyses

Links to published meta-analyses.

Our systematic reviews and meta-analyses provide key insights into outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty as well as joint-preserving surgery.

Publications

Link to all publications

List of all types of published articles associated with the Hip and Knee Research Group, primarily covering hip and knee arthroplasty as well as joint-preserving procedures, and beyond.

Donation Options

Support Our Research

Support our research with a donation and help drive important topics for future meta-analyses forward.

Submit a Proposal

Priority for Donors

Share your topic ideas for future meta-analyses. Proposals from donors will be given priority.

Patient Involvement

Contribute as a Patient

Patients can contribute their perspectives and suggest topics to be considered in future meta-analyses.

Collaboration

Key Partners

List of supporting organizations and clinics, plus information for researchers and clinics interested in partnering with us.

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ONGOING RESEARCH STUDIES

Explore our ongoing research initiatives aimed at advancing orthopedic treatments and improving patient outcomes.

Timeframe Definitions for Short-, Mid-, and Long-Term Outcomes in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

A meta-epidemiological study aiming to establish evidence-based time cut-offs for short-, mid-, and long-term outcome reporting in THA and TKA by analyzing RCTs.

Hidden Blood Loss and Its Patient-Specific Predictors in Over 1,500 Total Hip Arthroplasties: A Retrospective Analysis

This retrospective study analyzes more than 1,500 total hip arthroplasties performed at the University Hospital Brandenburg to quantify hidden blood loss and identify patient-specific factors influencing its magnitude. Findings aim to improve perioperative blood management and patient outcomes.

Ranking the three fundamental capsular management strategies in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: A multilevel meta-analysis of treatment outcomes

Compares outcomes of capsule preserved, repaired, and unrepaired strategies in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome using multilevel meta-analysis.