- High variation among clinical studies in the assessment of physical function after knee replacement: a systematic review.on September 25, 2023
The purpose of this study was to summarise the current use of outcome measures for the assessment of physical function after knee joint replacement./r/nA systematic approach following the PRISMA guidelines was used. Literature search was performed on MEDLINE database via PubMed and on […]
- Health-economic evaluation of meniscus tear treatments: a systematic review.on September 25, 2023
To evaluate the overall evidence of published health-economic evaluation studies on meniscus tear treatment./r/nOur systematic review focuses on health-economic evaluation studies of meniscus tear treatment interventions found in PubMed and Embase databases. A qualitative, descriptive approach was […]
- Hemiepiphysiodesis for juvenile hallux valgus deformity: A systematic review.on September 25, 2023
Among the numerous surgical interventions for correcting hallux valgus deformity in skeletally immature patients, hemiepiphysiodesis is a simple technique with a low complication rate yet its effectiveness remains unclear. This systematic review evaluates hemiepiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal […]
- Providing safe and effective rehabilitation by assessing supraspinatus muscle elasticity using ultrasound real-time tissue elastography after rotator cuff repair: A case series.on September 25, 2023
Although surgical techniques have advanced to avoid a postoperative re-tear after rotator cuff surgery, it remains unclear how to directly evaluate the risk of a re-tear./r/nTo describe how muscle elasticity with real-time tissue elastography could be used to avoid re-tear in individual cases after […]
- Risk factors for 30-day readmission following shoulder arthroscopy: a systematic review.on September 25, 2023
Recently, there has been a rapid shift from open shoulder surgery to arthroscopic shoulder procedures for treating several shoulder pathologies. This shift is mainly due to reduced postoperative complications and 30-day readmission. Although the 30-day readmission rate is low, the risk still […]
- Study finds connection between gut microbiome and bone densityon September 22, 2023
There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology. If confirmed by additional research, the findings could provide the opportunity to alter gut microbiomes to achieve better […]
- 70. Changes in Arthroplasty, Tumor Surg, & Fresh Allograft Transplantation (Allan Gross, MD, FRCSC)on September 21, 2023
70. Changes in Arthroplasty, Tumor Surg, & Fresh Allograft Transplantation (Allan Gross, MD, FRCSC)
- Cementless Versus Cemented Total Knee Arthroplastyon September 20, 2023
Cementless Versus Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty
- The Zadek Osteotomy for Surgical Management of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review.on September 18, 2023
The calcaneal dorsal closing wedge osteotomy, otherwise known as the Zadek or Keck and Kelly osteotomy, is used to treat insertional Achilles tendinopathy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical outcomes affiliated with the Zadek technique for insertional Achilles tendinopathy […]
- Clinical relevance of joint line obliquity after high tibial osteotomy for medial knee osteoarthritis remains controversial: a systematic review.on September 18, 2023
To systematically review the literature on the association between knee joint line obliquity (KJLO) and clinical outcome after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for medial knee osteoarthritis and summarize the KJLO cut-off value used when studying this association./r/nA systematic search was conducted in […]
- Gender equality challenges in orthopaedic surgery: a systematic review.on September 18, 2023
Several studies have examined gender-equality challenges and ways to improve women's representation and management. Orthopaedic surgeons and patients are less gender equitable than them of other surgical disciplines. This systematic review summarizes these findings and highlights orthopaedic […]
- Patient-relevant outcomes following elective, aseptic revision knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.on August 17, 2023
The aim of this systematic review was to summarise the evidence for the clinical effectiveness of revision knee arthroplasty (rKA) compared to non-operative treatment for the management of patients with elective, aseptic causes for a failed knee arthroplasty./r/nMEDLINE, Embase, AMED and PsychINFO […]
- Comparison of Long-term Outcomes between Nonoperative Treatment and Vascularized Bone Graft for Kienböck Disease: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis.on August 17, 2023
This systematic literature review compared long-term outcomes between nonoperative treatment and vascularized bone graft (VBG) in patients with Kienböck disease./r/nWe systematically reviewed studies on nonoperative treatment and VBG for Kienböck disease with a mean follow-up of ≥ 5 years. A […]
- Increased Pitch Velocity Is Associated With Throwing Arm Kinetics, Injury Risk, and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent, Collegiate, and Professional Baseball Pitchers: A Qualitative Systematic Review.on August 17, 2023
To assess the relationship between pitch velocity and throwing arm kinetics, injury, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLr) among high school, collegiate, and professional baseball pitchers./r/nThe Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled […]
- Endovascular Repair of Popliteal Artery Injury Post-total Knee Arthroplasty is Safe and Effective: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature.on August 17, 2023
Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysms are a rare but serious complication following total knee arthroplasty that have been traditionally managed with open surgical repair. Endovascular stenting, while relatively new, offers a promising alternative that is less invasive and may reduce the risk of […]
- Inertial Sensors for Hip Arthroplasty Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review.on July 28, 2023
The objective of this scoping review is to characterize the current panorama of inertia sensors for the rehabilitation of hip arthroplasty. In this context, the most widely used sensors are IMUs, which combine accelerometers and gyroscopes to measure acceleration and angular velocity in three axes. […]
- Comparison of Total Ankle Replacement and Ankle Arthrodesis for Ankle Arthropathy in Patients With Bleeding Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on July 28, 2023
There is limited literature comparing the publications on ankle arthrodesis (AA) and total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in the setting of hemophilic arthropathy. Our objective is to systematically review the existing literature and to assess ankle arthroplasty as an alternative to ankle arthrodesis in […]
- Proprio Raises $43M Series B Funding to Fuel Commercializationon July 28, 2023
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 […]
- EpiBone to Start Clinical Trials for Knee Cartilage Grown in Labon July 26, 2023
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 […]
- Excessive Femoral Anteversion Leading to Symptomatic Posterior Femoroacetabular Impingement, Cam Deformity of the Posterior Femoral Head-Neck Junction, and Anterior Hip Instability in a Dancer: A Case Report.on July 17, 2023
An adolescent female dancer with excessive femoral anteversion presented with posterior and anterior hip pain aggravated by poses that required extension and external rotation. Imaging revealed an atypical cam deformity of the posterior head-neck junction. During surgery, the posterior head-neck […]
- Are contextual factors associated with activities and participation after total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review.on July 17, 2023
After total hip arthroplasty (THA), over 30% of individuals report activity limitations and participation restrictions. This systematic review aimed to determine the association between contextual factors and outcomes in the activity and participation domain after THA for hip osteoarthritis […]
- Machine learning algorithms for diagnosis of hip bone osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis study.on July 17, 2023
Osteoporosis is a significant health problem in the skeletal system, associated with bone tissue changes and its strength. Machine Learning (ML), on the other hand, has been accompanied by improvements in recent years and has been in the spotlight. This study is designed to investigate the […]
- Bone Fragility in Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on July 17, 2023
To investigate bone fragility in patients with hereditary connective tissue disorders (HCTD), including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), Marfan's syndrome (MFS) and Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS)./r/nFrom inception to June 2022, potentially eligible studies were identified in the Medline and EMBASE […]
- Smart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning while preventing infectionon May 5, 2023
Newly developed "smart" coatings for surgical orthopedic implants can monitor strain on the devices to provide early warning of implant failures while killing infection-causing bacteria, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report. The coatings integrate flexible sensors with a […]
- A New Procedure for Reconstructing the Knee Extension Mechanism After Resection of the Knee Joint and Patella: A Case Report.on March 21, 2023
We reconstructed the knee extension mechanism using a novel procedure for a 16-year-old adolescent girl with osteosarcoma that invaded her femur, patella, and patellar tendon. The knee joint was replaced with a megaprosthesis, and the extension mechanism was reconstructed using artificial ligaments […]
- The efficacy and safety of patient-specific instrumentation in primary total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 21, 2023
Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery has been shown to increase accuracy of component positioning. However, it is unclear whether this also translates to actual benefits for patients in terms of better outcomes (efficacy) or less complications […]
- Complications and downsides of the robotic total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.on March 2, 2023
The purpose of this systematic review is to describe the complications and downsides of robotic systems in total knee arthroplasty (TKA)./r/nA comprehensive search according to the PRISMA guidelines was performed across PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, and […]
- Effect of ultrasound-guided versus landmark-guided local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on February 13, 2023
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the commonest neuropathy of the upper limb, can be managed with different therapeutic approaches. Local corticosteroid injection has been adopted widely in clinical practice, as it showed great efficacy in treating CTS. However, the best injection technique continues […]
- Risk factors for postoperative surgical site infections after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on January 9, 2023
The primary aim was to evaluate risk factors for surgical site infections after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The secondary aim was to investigate the surgical site infection incidence rate and the mean time to postoperative surgical site infection symptoms./r/nSystematic review […]
- The incidence of tibial tunnel coalition is higher than femoral tunnel coalition in double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring autografts: A systematic review.on December 5, 2022
Intra-operative and postoperative coalition of tunnels may occur in double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, the incidence and effect on clinical outcomes of tunnel coalition following primary DB ACLR using a hamstring autograft has yet be analyzed, and thus […]
- Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks Performed by Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians for Painful Orthopedic Procedures in a Pediatric Emergency Department-A Case Series.on December 5, 2022
The aim of this study was to describe our experience with ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks performed by pediatric emergency physicians for the purpose of forearm fracture reductions in the emergency department./r/nWe present a case series of 15 pediatric patients aged 7 to […]
- Three-dimensional Printed Endoprosthesis for Reconstruction of the Distal Tibia and Ankle Joint After Tumor Resection.on November 25, 2022
Below-knee amputation is the treatment of choice for distal tibia malignancies, considering the specific anatomic features of the distal leg and ankle. However, advances in imaging modalities and adjuvant therapies and improved surgical techniques have made limb salvage surgery increasingly […]
- myAO Christmas Clinical Case Competitionon November 15, 2022
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 […]
- Ultrasound Examination of the Ligament Complex Within the Medial Aspect of the Ankle and Foot.on October 24, 2022
To properly diagnose and treat injuries to the ankle or foot, the physician must have good anatomical knowledge of the ligaments involved. The bundles can be distinguished and identified by ultrasound examination of the medial aspect, but this may be a challenging task. In the present illustrated […]
- Casefolio, your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolioon August 29, 2022
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 […]
- Preliminary Report of a Hybrid Total Ankle Arthroplasty Combining a Stemmed Intramedullary Tibial Component With Chamfer-Cut Talar Dome.on July 6, 2022
Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a viable treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis. In our experience, a stemmed intramedullary tibial component combined with a chamfer-cut talar component provides the most stable construct for TAA. We present our technique for placement of this hybrid prosthesis […]
- Interventions for prevention and in-season management of patellar tendinopathy in athletes: A scoping review.on July 1, 2022
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) has a high prevalence in jumping athletes and presents a significant burden on athletes and clinicians due to its long-lasting duration and persistent symptoms. This scoping review aimed to map existing evidence on prevention and in-season management interventions for PT […]
- An Extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma of the Index Finger Masquerading as a Benign Tumor.on February 21, 2022
Ewing sarcoma is a malignant, small, round, blue cell tumor that often affects the long bones and pelvis. It is rarely seen in the bones of the hand. A minority of Ewing sarcoma cases arise in soft tissue. This case report details the clinical and radiological presentation of an extraosseous Ewing […]