The current study evaluated the effects of prior metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on complications after total knee/hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA). We performed a meta-analysis to assess the impact of prior MBS on TKA/THA outcomes./r/nOur systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, […]

: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most serious complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA), leading to poor functional outcomes and increased healthcare burden. Intraosseous (IO) regional antibiotic prophylaxis has emerged as a promising method for infection […]

Knee arthroplasty often leads to marked postoperative muscle weakness, with strength losses of up to 62% in the first month, contributing to functional impairment and patient dissatisfaction. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training, which combines low-load exercise with partial vascular occlusion, […]

Rib pathology is uniquely difficult and time-consuming for radiologists to diagnose. AI can reduce radiologist workload and serve as a tool to improve accurate diagnosis. To date, no reviews have been performed synthesizing identification of rib fracture data on AI and its diagnostic performance on […]

Facial gunshot injuries are rare and complex, with mortality and complication rates of up to 15% and 30%, respectively. Management of facial gunshot wounds has proven to be challenging for surgeons because the treatment requires multidisciplinary evaluation and planning. We present a rare case of a […]

Damaged connective tissues between the bone and tendons or ligaments are common among adults regardless of activity level. Achilles tendinosis is one of the most common tissue defects and enthesopathies. This case report presents the novel application of Wharton's jelly to supplement tissue defects […]

Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a rare musculoskeletal disorder caused by peripheral neuropathy, predominantly affecting the forefoot and ankle joints in diabetic patients. While more common in type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes-associated CN carries high risks of disability and mortality due to […]

Rheumatoid nodulosis is a rare variant of rheumatoid arthritis, characterized by similar but milder joint and systemic symptoms compared to typical rheumatoid arthritis. We report a case of rheumatoid nodulosis in a 61-year-old woman with a 6-month history of swelling and pain in her right foot, […]

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale is used to evaluate foot and ankle complaints, both in the general population and in athletes. The objective of this study was to review different versions of the AOFAS scale for hindfoot and ankle problems and to evaluate the […]

Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common intervention for people with end-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, resulting in significant improvements in pain, function and quality of life within three to six months. It is, however, acutely associated with pain, local oedema and blood loss. […]

This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence on postoperative rehabilitation strategies, particularly weight-bearing restrictions after periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)./r/nA systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were […]

A 78-year-old woman presented to the clinic with right medial foot and ankle pain with an associated new-onset, planovalgus foot after a fall descending stairs. Preinjury imaging demonstrated an intact posterior tibial tendon (PTT) and normal alignment of the foot. Postinjury imaging revealed PTT […]

A 13-year-old adolescent boy with open growth plates in the metacarpal bones developed an osteochondral defect in the metacarpal head of his ring finger. The defect was treated by autologous osteochondral plug transplantation from the femoral condyle. The osteochondral plug was shortened enough to […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent peripheral nerve entrapment disorders of the upper limb worldwide, making carpal tunnel release (CTR) one of the most frequently performed procedures. While CTR is typically successful, a small but important subset of patients may experience […]

This meta-analysis and data mining aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Acupuncture-Related Therapies for animal models with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (POMP) and to summarize the acupoints involved./r/nThis systematic review was conducted a comprehensive search of animal experiments using […]

An adolescent with a knee sprain was submitted to meniscoplasty for a discoid meniscus with anterior horn detachment and posterior horn rupture, achieving a pain-free full range of motion at 5 months. However, he developed knee pain and extension deficit after a year. An MRI indicated anterior […]

The aim of this systematic review was to examine whether meniscal centralization techniques, including posteromedial suture anchor (PMA) and posteromedial transtibial pullout repair (PMP), when added to conventional medial meniscus root repair, could affect the outcomes./r/nA systematic search was […]

Anterior shoulder instability (ASI) is often seen in both contact and noncontact athletes, and the arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) procedure is among the most utilized procedures to treat patients with this condition. There is a lack of large studies comparing the return to sport (RTS), outcome, […]

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the diagnostic value of the histological analysis of deep tissue samples in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip (THA) or knee arthroplasty (TKA). The efficacy of the most prevalent diagnostic […]

Sarcopenia is increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing postoperative outcomes in orthopedic procedures. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the impact of sarcopenia on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), […]

Traditionally, great importance has been placed on abnormal scapula kinematics in the approach to treatment of patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP)./r/nTo review the literature regarding the variability of scapular position and movement in individuals with and without […]

Return to sport (RTS) is a common goal after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) but carries a relatively high risk of reinjury with up to 20% to 25% of athletes experiencing graft rupture or contralateral ACL tear. While there is increased emphasis on establishing safe RTS […]

Accurate femoral tunnel positioning is essential for successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Tunnel malposition can happen due to limited arthroscopic visibility as well as anatomic variance. The use of customized patient-specific guides can optimize surgical planning and […]

Chronic Proximal Hamstring Rupture Reconstruction with Achilles Allograft: HAMMER Surgical Technique

Chronic Proximal Hamstring Rupture Reconstruction with Achilles Allograft: HAMMER Surgical Technique

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the primary cause of lower-limb disability and poses a substantial socio-economic burden. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the prevalence of KOA in the Chinese population between 2013 and 2023./r/nEight databases were searched, in addition to a […]

Bilateral trans-radial trans-scaphoid perilunate fracture-dislocation is one of the less common injuries of the wrist, occurring as a consequence of high-energy trauma. Its coincidence with bilateral elbow dislocation is extremely rare./r/nThe authors present a case of a 24-year old male of Czech […]

To systematically review the effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) on postural control and ankle function in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI)./r/nWe systematically searched PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Scopus databases up to February 2, […]

Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study by the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the University of Hamburg gives cause for hope. The researchers show that even low, repeated doses of steroids could be enough to […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing whether to change the warning label on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs used to treat menopause symptoms, a move many experts say is long overdue.

Ameloblastoma (AB) are aggressive odontogenic tumors, often treated with wide marginal resection and concurrent reconstruction. Extended total temporomandibular joint replacement (eTMJR) prosthesis is a viable treatment option for reconstruction of large defects caused by resection of AB tumors. […]

Despite the growing use of computer-navigated and robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA), uncertainty remains regarding their outcomes compared with manual THA. Therefore, we implemented the concept of reverse fragility index (RFI) to assess the statistical robustness of available randomized […]

Surgical treatments for proximal humerus metastasis include modular prosthesis, intramedullary nailing, plate fixation, and hemiarthroplasty. However, it is controversial which surgical treatment could offer less complications and implant failure. The purpose of our study was to report the risk of […]

Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a rare type of cutaneous malignant melanoma, predominantly affecting the acral sites and subungual regions of the upper and lower extremities. Unlike other melanoma types, UV exposure is not considered as significant etiological factor. Instead, mechanical […]

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 […]