The primary aim of this study was to determine the risk of infection after knee arthroscopy and to evaluate the risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI). The PubMed/Medline, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched, as were the reference lists of previous systematic […]

We aimed to update the 2018 systematic literature review on the efficacy and safety of treatments for hand osteoarthritis (OA), which was based on 126 studies./r/nWe performed a systematic literature search on randomised controlled trials from June 2017 up to 31 December 2023. Risk of bias was […]

Recent evidence suggests that sarcopenia and subsequent changes in muscle mass and functional outcomes are linked to disruption to the gastrointestinal microbiota composition and/or function via the microbiota-gut-muscle axis. Despite growing interest, few studies have systemically analysed (1) the […]

In Japan, there are currently no general guidelines for the treatment of primary malignant bone tumors. Therefore, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association established a committee to develop guidelines for the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of primary malignant bone tumors for medical […]

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by the rapid onset of nonfollicular, sterile pustules on an erythematous base, typically accompanied by fever (≥38 °C), neutrophilia (7.0 × 10⁹/L), and characteristic histopathological features. […]

The purpose of this study was to systematically review complications arising from intramedullary nailing (IMN) of proximal and humeral shaft fractures. This study hypothesized that there would be a low rate of complications and revision among patients treated with IMN for humerus fractures./r/nTwo […]

Glenoid version is a critical anatomic parameter relied upon by many surgeons to inform preoperative planning for shoulder arthroplasty. Advancements in imaging technology have prompted measurements of glenoid version on various imaging modalities with different techniques. However, discrepancies […]

After shoulder surgery, infection is often diagnosed in the absence of an inflammatory host response (purulence, sepsis). In the absence of inflammation, the more appropriate diagnoses may be colonization or contamination. We reviewed the available data regarding culture of Cutibacterium acnes […]

Periprosthetic bone loss following total hip arthroplasty (THA) threatens prosthesis stability. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of anti-osteoporotic drugs for measures of hip function according to functional outcomes, periprosthetic femoral bone […]

The efficacy of opportunistic osteoporosis screening with computed tomography (CT) scans obtained for other indications has not yet been implemented by the current guidelines. We aimed to compile available evidence on the efficacy of osteoporosis screening with CT scans obtained for other […]

Clinical Outcomes After 1 and 2-Level Lumbar Total Disc Arthroplasty

102. Creativity in Surgery, with special guest Alex Thabane

Historically, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in the paediatric age group were managed conservatively with bracing, casting, activity modification, and physical therapy. However, most of these patients had to reduce their sports activities, and secondary damages to the affected knee were […]

This study examined how isoflavone interventions impact bone health in postmenopausal women. Analyzing 73 trials found that isoflavones reduce bone resorption markers, enhance bone minerals, and increase hormones regulating bone metabolism. This suggests that isoflavones could help address bone […]

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis in her 30s who had a left knee that had been ankylosed for 10 years was treated with robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement (RA-TKR) and surgical release of the ankyloses. For RA-TKR, accurate bony registration is essential. It was difficult to record the […]

Bilateral low-velocity multi-ligament knee Injury (MLKI) is a rare injury increasing in prevalence along with obesity. Early surgical intervention is indicated to improve long-term outcomes. We describe the surgical and postoperative management of a bilateral MLKI. The patient underwent staged […]

Surgeons sometimes ascribe inadequate comfort and capability after trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthroplasty to movement of the trapezium toward the scaphoid (subsidence or reduced trapezial space height [TSH]). We asked the following: (1) What percentage of studies found a relationship between […]

Resistance training (RT) is recognized in clinical guidelines as a beneficial treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but the efficacy of different RT types is not well-established./r/nThis network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to compare the effects of different types of RT, namely, isometric muscle […]

Coccidiomycosis is a regional disease with global importance, with both an expanding endemic area and population, as well as increasing travel. Although unusual, it should be considered in patients with a travel history to endemic areas, even when immunocompetent and outside the usual incubation […]

To investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality-based therapy (VRBT) after total hip arthroplasty (THA)./r/nPubMed, SCOPUS, WOS, PEDro and CINAHL were consulted for results up to April 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of VRBT (physical and cognitive […]

BACKGROUND The thumb is crucial for the aesthetic and functional aspects of the upper extremity. A crushed thumb injury can be particularly challenging, especially for individuals with high demands. Currently, there is no consensus on the best approach for treating a crushed thumb. The scapular […]

Wakeboarding is a sport associated with various types of injuries, primarily affecting the upper and lower limbs. In this case, a 44-year-old man fell from a ramp while wakeboarding and barely managed to reach the shore before dying shortly afterward. An autopsy revealed a complete rupture of the […]

This study aims to assess the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BT-A) in treating tennis elbow./r/nWe systematically reviewed the literature and included full-text randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published until June 2024, available in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases. […]

Recent advancements in minimally invasive surgery for correction of hallux abductovalgus has increased the popularity of this technique. To date, the incidence of complications with this updated technique has not been evaluated./r/nThe purpose of this systematic review was to determine the […]

Minimally invasive treatment options for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) have been a prominent area of research in recent years. Arthroscopic-assisted treatments have been applied in the clinical management of ONFH; however, high-quality evidence verifying their effectiveness and safety is […]

Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is a novel technique to successfully assess surgical margins intraoperatively. Investigation and adoption of this technique in orthopaedic oncology remains limited./r/nThe PRISMA guidelines were followed for this manuscript. Our study was registered on PROSPERO […]

Shoulder dislocation is undoubtedly one of the most common injuries in traumatology. Posterior dislocation of the shoulder is regarded as comparatively rare compared to anterior dislocation, whilst it is strikingly extraordinary for this type of injury to be accompanied by a concomitant fracture. […]

The objective of the case report is to analyze the clinical manifestations and imaging features of gouty long head of biceps tendinitis, and to summarize the methods and effects of shoulder arthroscopic surgery./r/nThe clinical data of a 39-year-old Han Chinese female with gouty long head of the […]

Septic arthritis of shoulder is a rare clinical entity as the metaphysis is extracapsular and there is no communication between epiphyseal and metaphyseal vessels. Septic arthritis of the shoulder joint is a diagnostic and surgical emergency because joint destruction develops rapidly and can cause […]

Pure vascularized periosteal transplants have been shown to be extremely effective at achieving rapid bone healing in children with biologically complex non-union. Free tibial and fibular periosteal transplants are generally indicated when large periosteal flaps are necessary. We report using a […]

Checkrein deformity of the hallux is commonly characterized by rigid flexion of the interphalangeal joint in ankle dorsiflexion but with flexibility in ankle plantarflexion which can be named as flexion checkrein deformity and as rare condition, extension checkrein deformity, characterized by rigid […]

Epithelioid haemangioendothelioma (EH) is a rare malignant vascular tumour occurring mainly in the liver and lungs, with bones being a rare site and primarily seen in the adult population. This case presents a male patient in his 40s who presented to the outpatient department with a chief issue 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.

A new anti-osteoporosis drug has just been approved for use in the UK. The drug, called abaloparatide, is licensed for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis and a very high risk of fractures. Abaloparatide's approval could benefit more than 14,000 women in the UK who are at serious risk of bone […]

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 […]