Revision total ankle arthroplasty (reTAA) is becoming more common. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate its re-revision rate and factors affecting longevity./r/nFollowing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement and Assessing the Methodological Quality of […]

The aim of this umbrella review is to explore the effect of intrawound vancomycin on the incidence of infection and wound complications in patients undergoing primary joint arthroplasty./r/nTwo authors conducted a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, and the Cochrane Central Register of […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neuropathy caused by median nerve compression, leading to pain, numbness, and functional impairment. While surgical decompression remains the definitive treatment for severe cases, non-surgical approaches are often utilized for symptom management. Lymphatic […]

A 22-year-old female college basketball player complained of prolonged hindfoot symptoms following an ankle sprain. An osteochondral lesion (OCL) of the subtalar joint was suspected. Ankle and subtalar arthroscopies were performed 5 months later. OCLs exposed to the subchondral bone were found on […]

To investigate the effects of scapular stabilization exercise training on pain and functional recovery in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Design: A systematic review protocol was registered with PROSPERO. We systematically searched different databases. A random-effects model was used to […]

An 11-year-old girl presented with left knee pain after a fall. Imaging revealed bilateral superior osteochondrosis of the patella with a superimposed fracture of the superior third portion of the left patella. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture. At the […]

A 20-year-old man presented after a fall from an 8-foot ladder. Radiographs revealed pronation external rotation injury. Closed reduction and splinting was performed in the emergency department. Surgery was planned 6 days later to include open reduction and internal fixation of the fibula and […]

A 55-year-old man developed unilateral acute compartment syndrome (ACS) within 3 hours after bilateral total knee arthroplasties (TKA). Timely fasciotomies, followed by primary closure (within 48 hours), resulted in full neurological recovery within 2 weeks. By 1 year postoperatively, the patient […]

Lumbar transverse process injuries are rare in adolescent athletes, with very few documented cases related to sports activities, particularly involving the fifth lumbar region. This report aims to highlight the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of apophyseal injuries of the fifth […]

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by the progressive breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, inflammation, and reduced joint function. There are many variations of conventional therapies that exist, however, none proven to halt or reverse cartilage […]

Trauma is a predominant cause of acute shoulder pain, commonly secondary to fractures (clavicle, scapula, or proximal humerus) or soft tissue injuries (typically involving the rotator cuff, acromioclavicular ligaments, or labroligamentous complex). Radiography is the imaging modality of choice for […]

Despite the rarity of primary bone tumors, appropriate imaging evaluation is essential for diagnosis and management. Radiographs are the most appropriate initial imaging study for detection and characterization of the majority of primary bone tumors. Radiographs often provide sufficient information […]

Venous thrombosis is a common complication after hip arthroplasty./r/nPubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for case-control studies on risk factors for venous thrombosis after hip arthroplasty up to September 14, 2023. Data analysis was performed using […]

To update our previous systematic review to synthesise latest data on the prevalence of long-term pain in patients who underwent total hip replacement (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR). We aim to describe the prevalence estimates and trends in this review./r/nSystematic review and […]

Childhood obesity is a growing global health crisis with significant health and orthopedic complications such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a hip disorder characterized by the displacement of the metaphysis relative to the epiphysis. SCFE always requires surgical intervention to […]

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and comparative studies comparing mesenchymal stromal cells other orthobiological injections for patients with knee osteoarthritis./r/nSystematic review of Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar, including all level 1-3 from 2014 […]

Your Case is On Hold: Episode 82

History - A 38yo man was injured in a rugby match. He suffered an isolated, Achilles tendon rupture. He immediately went to his local emergency department. He was keen on the best treatment so that he could get back into playing rugby with his community team. Past Medical History and Social History […]

Shoulder arthroplasty is increasing in incidence over time. One potential complication that is not well studied following shoulder arthroplasty is heterotopic ossification (HO), the abnormal growth of extraskeletal bone in soft tissue. HO has been described as a complication in total hip […]

We present a rare case of a 26-year-old woman with double checkrein deformity involving both the extensor and flexor tendons, secondary to compartment syndrome. The patient experienced hallux and lesser toe deformities, limiting mobility and causing painful callosities. Surgical correction involved […]

Lawn mower injuries represent a rare cause for severe limb threatening wounds of the lower extremity in children. Most patients can be treated with simple wound treatment involving debridement and VAC therapy,. Major amputation injuries requiring prolonged treatment and follow-up surgeries are […]

Reconstruction of the anatomic defect following extra-articular shoulder resection is a challenging problem, particularly in cases when function of the deltoid muscle and rotator cuff are compromised. Standard reconstruction techniques often result in either instability or rigidity. Constrained […]

Many anatomical variations of the meniscus have been reported. In this report, we present a case of a novel pattern of meniscal morphology showing a helix structure. A 14-year-old boy presented with knee pain without an apparent cause. Arthroscopic surgery was performed, revealing a helical-shaped […]

Operative Treatment of Flail Chest Injuries Does Not Reduce Pain or In-Hospital Opioid Requirements

Intra-articular scapular fractures are rare injuries typically linked to high-energy trauma. We report a case of a 23-year-old male rugby player who sustained a comminuted, displaced intra-articular glenoid neck fracture with superior scapular border and coracoid involvement following a fall onto […]

An 11-year-old boy with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) type 1 presented with a chronic scaphoid waist nonunion accompanied by cyst formation and dorsal intercalated segment instability. He had a history of treatment with bisphosphonate therapy and discontinued zoledronate 3 months before surgery. He […]

A 10-year-old male patient was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and initially underwent prosthetic reconstruction following an extra-articular resection. Local recurrence with extensive neurovascular invasion necessitated the decision to perform a transfemoral amputation. To maximize functional outcome […]

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) have proposed procollagen type I N propeptide (PINP) and β isomerized C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (β-CTX-I) as reference bone turnover markers (BTMs) […]

Autologous fascia lata has been increasingly utilised in pelvic floor reconstructive surgeries such as sacrocolpopexy and sacrohysteropexy. This case highlights sacrohysteropexy with autologous fascia lata as a promising option for women with advanced uterovaginal prolapse who wish to preserve […]

Osteoporosis has become a global public health concern making prevention and treatment essential to reduce severe consequences for individuals and health systems. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to determine the effects of combined protein and exercise interventions compared to (a) […]

Double level osteotomy (DLO) is recommended for severe varus knees with deformities in both the femur and tibia or the deformity angle is greater than 20˚. with the assistance of preoperative computer planning and intraoperative 3D printing guides, DLO was successfully completed on the femoral and […]

Failure of primary cartilage restoration procedures of the knee that proceed to necessitating revision cartilage procedures represent a challenging clinical scenario with variable outcomes reported in previous literature./r/nTo perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes and […]

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic fractures in the elderly. The tool, described in a new SwRI-led study, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create super-resolution images showing the inner structures of […]

Professor Changjun Li and his colleagues at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University have published a research paper titled "Mechanical protein polycystin-1 directly regulates osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption" in Science Bulletin.

First light field-enabled surgical technology company secures additional institutional capital to drive adoption of its AI-driven platform SEATTLE, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Proprio, a Seattle-based surgical technology company, today announced that it has secured $43 million in Series B […]

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EpiBone has received Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance from the FDA to begin testing its lab-grown knee cartilage in humans. The treatment, known as an engineered allogenic osteochondral graft, has shown promise in pre-clinical studies and […]

November 2022 myAO is running a Christmas Clinical Case Competition across the 5 clinical divisions! Participate and win the chance to have your clinical case featured on the AO website, myAO blog and on the Clinical Case Roundup that will be sent in January to the myAO users with interests related […]

September 2022 Designed over the last few months with surgeons from the AO network and thanks to community feedback, myAO is very excited to announce the release of CaseFolio this September—your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio. The post Casefolio, your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio […]