Views surrounding acromioplasty at the time of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) have shifted dramatically over time. In recent years, various studies have argued against acromioplasty, citing equivocal functional outcomes after arthroscopic RCR with or without acromioplasty./r/nTo assess the […]

Continued advancements in cartilage surgery and an accumulating body of evidence warrants a contemporary synthesis of return to sport (RTS) outcomes to provide updated prognostic data and to better understand treatment response./r/nTo perform an updated systematic review of RTS in athletes after […]

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the management of lateral epicondylitis (LE) have been characterized by substantial variability in reported outcomes. The source of this heterogeneity is uncertain./r/nTo determine the effect of estimated […]

The assessment, prognostication, and decision-making for mangled digital injuries can be challenging, even for experienced surgeons. This study aimed to develop a Mangled Digit Severity Score (MDSS) to predict whether a mangled digit should be salvaged./r/nAn anonymous questionnaire was sent to 67 […]

The aim of part one of this EU-US consensus was to combine literature research and expertise to provide recommendations for the usage of rehabilitation (including physical therapy) of patients undergoing surgical treatment for degenerative meniscus lesions or acute meniscus tears (including […]

Bone cement leakage is a common complication of percutaneous vertebroplasty and may lead to severe complications such as intracardiac cement embolism. Bedside transthoracic echocardiography serves as a crucial tool in the diagnosis of intracardiac cement embolism./r/nAn elderly female developed […]

A 31-year-old woman visited our hospital with swelling and pain in both forearms of 2 months' duration, followed by swelling and pain in both thighs. Her medical history included bronchial asthma at the age of 18 years. After the birth of her first child at 30 years of age, her asthma worsened […]

Olecranon fractures represent a significant challenge in orthopedic trauma, and multiple surgical fixation techniques are available. While tension band wiring (TBW) has been the traditional standard, modern techniques have emerged, including Cable-pin Systems, plate fixation, and novel approaches. […]

Ankle fractures are common injuries requiring surgical intervention, specifically open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), which carries a risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). Identifying and understanding the risk factors associated with SSIs in these patients is crucial for improving […]

Cryoneurolysis is seeing increased implementation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), providing postoperative analgesia through preoperative cryoneurolysis of peripheral nerves. Thus, we are conducting this systematic review and meta-analysis to determine cryoneurolysis' efficacy in providing […]

The majority of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) surgery still involves removal of the first rib. A rib-sparing procedure has also been found to give a good result, but no meta-analysis has been published about this procedure. Also, from a financial point of view, it is important to know […]

To assess the effect of perioperative testosterone supplementation on orthopaedic surgical outcomes./r/nThree online databases were searched from database inception until September 2024. Three reviewers independently screened all titles, abstracts, and full texts of articles investigating […]

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common sports-related injury that often requires surgical intervention. The two main types of grafts used in ACL reconstruction are autografts and allografts. Two types of transplants have their own advantages in different aspects, so the choice of graft […]

To review the current literature regarding the use of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) in rotator cuff repair surgery to determine variations in the preparation and administration of BMAC; assess the healing rates with the use of BMAC in terms of postoperative range of motion (ROM), […]

Comprehensive studies on the exclusive use of allografts for medial collateral ligament (MCL) and posterolateral corner (PLC) reconstruction are limited. This review assessed clinical and functional outcomes of allograft use for MCL and PLC reconstruction. The PRISMA guidelines were followed. A […]

To identify the return-to-sport (RTS) rate in athletes undergoing a Latarjet procedure while outlining the specific reasons for failure to RTS./r/nAn electronic literature search was conducted (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science). Studies in peer-reviewed journals with Latarjet procedures […]

This systematic review has summarized evidence regarding the course of hand pain, hand function, and prognostic factors that predict changes in symptoms in people with hand and thumb base osteoarthritis./r/nA systematic search of electronic databases was conducted for longitudinal studies on hand […]

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As interest in hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) expands to complex pathologies, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) has emerged as a challenging but increasingly considered indication. Although severe DDH often precludes resurfacing because of distorted anatomy, mild cases (Crowe I and II) […]

Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA) treats cervical disc degeneration while preserving spinal mobility. Although effective, the procedure poses a risk to the Vertebral Artery (VA), which transverses the foramina of C2-C6 and enters the skull via the foramen magnum. While the vertebral artery injury […]

Osteomyelitis (OM) is a challenging bone infection that commonly associated from trauma or surgical procedures. Although it typically affects long bones, osteomyelitis of the cuboid bone is rare due to its distinct anatomical features and abundant vascular supply. Early recognition and prompt […]

Hemophilic arthropathy, resulting from recurrent joint bleeding in patients with hemophilia, often necessitates total hip arthroplasty (THA) to alleviate pain and improve joint function. However, the unique challenges posed by hemophilia, including coagulopathy and compromised bone health, result […]

Debate surrounding the use of cemented femoral components in hip arthroplasty persists. A proposed risk of cement fixation is bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS), a phenomenon characterized by intraoperative hypotension, hypoxia, and/or cardiovascular collapse. The purpose of this study was to […]

While anabolic agents are highly effective in stimulating bone formation, their benefits are transient and tend to plateau after prolonged use. This necessitates a transition to anti-resorptive therapies. We aimed to estimate anti-osteoporosis effect and compliance of different anabolic and […]

A 38-year-old male patient with congenital absence of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and fibular hemimelia status post-transtibial amputation presented with knee instability and pain after sustaining a noncontact injury. After diagnosis of a lateral meniscal root tear and confirmed absence of […]

Celiac artery stenosis presents significant risks in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD), including elevated incidences of postoperative hepatic ischemia and clinically relevant pancreatic fistulae. Addressing this stenosis preoperatively is crucial to avoid complication. While stenosis predominantly arises […]

Giant cell tumours of the distal radius are highly aggressive local bone tumours. En bloc resection of Campanacci grade III giant cell tumours of the distal radius has been promoted as a reliable method for achieving local control, associated with the dual problem of bone defect reconstruction and […]

Male osteoporosis treatment lacks robust comparisons of efficacy and safety among key medications. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to systematically evaluate alendronate (ALE), risedronate (RIS), teriparatide (TER), and denosumab (DEN) in male patients, addressing this critical evidence […]

Liquid nitrogen-treated autografts are used to reconstruct bone defects after wide resection of malignant bone tumours. However, the lack of blood supply makes them prone to infection, which is traditionally treated with systemic antibiotics and infected bone removal. Continuous local antibiotic […]

To assess the efficacy of cryoablation in controlling pain from metastatic bone lesions./r/nA systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane library, and Web of Science was conducted from inception to April 2024, focusing on cryoablation for palliation of painful bone metastases. The […]

We present a unique case of diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TSGCT) in the tarsal sinus of a paediatric patient. TSGCTs are uncommon in the foot and ankle with potential misdiagnosis as more common lesions such as ganglionic cysts. There have only been three cases of sinus tarsi […]

Everyone has heard of menopause but what about its long-neglected male cousin, andropause? Men also experience hormonal changes with age. And just as menopause is more freely discussed today than it once was, andropause is coming out of the shadows.

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 […]

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 […]