Highlights from AAHKS 2023 .

This OE Insight highlights 12 RCTs from the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, covering hip, knee, and joint arthroplasty. Trials explored intraoperative and postoperative strategies including dual-mobility implants, tranexamic acid protocols, steroid use, analgesia, suturing, vancomycin, and mindfulness. Key findings include improved outcomes with extended oral TXA, hydrocortisone-enhanced rehab, and better scar satisfaction with barbed sutures. The report reflects a growing emphasis on pain control, infection prevention, and patient-centered care in arthroplasty.