- Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasties in a Patient with Bilateral Below-Knee Amputations and Osseointegration Limb Replacements: A Case Report.on April 23, 2024
A 38-year-old man with congenital pain insensitivity underwent bilateral below-knee amputations. After his subsequent bilateral osseointegration (OI) limb replacements, he rapidly developed severe bilateral knee arthritis and varus deformity. In lieu of performing bilateral above-knee amputations, […]
- Interlocking intramedullary nail for forearm diaphyseal fractures in adults-A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes and complications.on April 23, 2024
The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the outcomes, complications, and potential advantages of using anatomical interlocking intramedullary nails (IMN) in the treatment of radius and ulnar shaft diaphyseal fractures in adults./r/nMedline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cumulative Index […]
- Does arthroscopic or open washout in native knee septic arthritis result in superior post-operative function? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies.on April 23, 2024
Septic arthritis (SA) of the native knee joint is associated with significant morbidity. This review compared post-operative functional outcomes (patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and range of movement (ROM)) following arthroscopic washout (AW) and open washout (OW) amongst adult patients […]
- Concurrent spinal meningioma and giant invasive schwannoma without neurofibromatosis in children: A case report and literature review.on April 23, 2024
Spinal meningiomas coexisting with schwannomas in patients without neurofibromatosis are extremely rare lesions. There were only 15 cases reported to date, which were concurrent intradural tumors of different pathological types./r/nHerein, we present a rare case of a 15-year-old child with […]
- Outcomes of Iliac Wing Fractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature.on April 23, 2024
To review the literature on iliac wing fractures to assess outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatment. A search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was performed. Articles reporting on iliac wing fractures without pelvic ring destabilization or intraarticular […]
- The Utilization of Preoperative Steroids Safely Decreases the Risk of Postoperative Delirium in Geriatric Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.on April 23, 2024
Postoperative delirium is an acute neurocognitive complication that can have adverse effects on outcomes of geriatric patients after undergoing hip fracture surgery. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of preoperative steroids in preventing postoperative delirium after hip […]
- Impact of vitamin D deficiency on mortality in patients with hip fracture: A meta-analysis.on April 23, 2024
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to numerous health issues, including an increased risk of hip fractures. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and mortality in patients with hip fracture. To assess the impact of different levels of vitamin D […]
- Surgical limits, pitfalls, and potential solutions in kyphectomy in myelomeningocele: three cases and systematic review of the literature.on April 23, 2024
To describe surgical treatment of 3 cases of severe and progressive thoracolumbar kyphosis in myelomeningocele and provide a systematic review of the available literature on the topic./r/nMedical records and pre- and post-operative imaging of 3 patients with thoracolumbar kyphosis and […]
- Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study.on April 23, 2024
Bisphosphonates are a class of medication commonly used to treat osteoporosis. Alendronate is recommended as the first-line treatment; however, long-term adherence (both treatment compliance and persistence) is poor. Alternative bisphosphonates are available, which can be given intravenously and […]
- OrthoConcepts - Proximal Humerus reduction parameterson April 18, 2024
OrthoConcepts - Proximal Humerus reduction parameters
- A student perspectiveon April 17, 2024
A student perspective
- Clinical prediction models for knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review.on April 15, 2024
To identify and describe existing models for predicting knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis./r/nThe electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched from their inception to May 2023 for any studies to develop and validate a prediction model […]
- Posterolateral dislocation and incarceration of the long head of the biceps tendon: a rare cause of irreducible anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation-a case report and brief review of the literature.on April 15, 2024
Failure of closed reduction of anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation is infrequent. It can be secondary to osseous (e.g., fracture fragments or Hill-Sachs lesion) or soft tissue (e.g., labrum or rotator cuff tendon) impediments. Herein, we present a case of a prolonged irreducible glenohumeral […]
- Incidence, Common Pathogens, and Risk Factors for Infection after Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.on April 15, 2024
We sought to assess the current literature to present a comprehensive summary of the incidence, common pathogens, and risk factors for infection after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Scopus databases were searched for relevant studies reporting on […]
- Impacts of Knee Arthroplasty on Activity Level and Knee Function in Young Patients: A Systematic Review.on April 15, 2024
The annual demand for knee arthroplasty has been steadily rising, particularly in younger patients. The primary objective of this systematic review was to determine the impact of knee arthroplasties on knee function and activity levels in young (≤55 years) patients. A PubMed search from inception […]
- Pelvic Pseudotumor Associated With a Ceramic Bearing Total Hip.on April 8, 2024
Pseudotumors have been well documented to occur most frequently in metal-metal bearing total hip arthroplasties and less frequently in metal-polyethylene bearings. There are few cases in the literature of pseudotumors occurring in ceramic-ceramic articulations. We report a case of a large pelvic […]
- Multifocal emphysematous osteomyelitis, a do not miss diagnosis for the emergency radiologist: a case report with literature review.on April 8, 2024
Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is an uncommon fatal condition with high morbidity and mortality. Simultaneous involvement of the axial and appendicular skeleton with multifocal disease is even rarer, with only a few cases being reported in the literature. We present a case of multifocal […]
- Subcutaneous preservation versus cryopreservation of autologous bone grafts for cranioplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.on April 8, 2024
Cranioplasty corrects cranial bone defects using various bone substitutes or autologous bone flaps created during a previous craniectomy surgery. These autologous bone flaps can be preserved through subcutaneous preservation (SP) or cryopreservation (CP)./r/nWe aim to compare outcomes and […]
- Infection Rates of an Intraoral Versus Extraoral Approach to Mandibular Fracture Repairs are Equal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on April 8, 2024
This study investigates whether the intraoral approach to mandibular open reduction and internal fixation, through exposure to the oral cavity's microbiome, results in higher infection rates compared to the extraoral approach, thus addressing a critical public health concern, potentially offering […]
- Preoperative Imaging and Surgical Findings in Pediatric Frontonasal Dermoids.on April 2, 2024
To review cases of congenital frontonasal dermoids to gain insight into the accuracy of preoperative computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting intracranial extension./r/nThis retrospective study included all patients who underwent primary excision of frontonasal […]
- Management of Ipsilateral Fractures After Rotationplasty: A Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature.on April 2, 2024
Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure used for restoring functionality after skeletal tumor resection. Multiple complications have been described, including the potential occurrence of fractures. Literature on fracture management after rotationplasty is limited. In this article, we present 2 cases […]
- Impact of prior spinal fusion surgery on complications and functional outcomes following total hip arthroplasty: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 25, 2024
This study aimed to compare the complication rates and functional outcomes between patients with and without a history of spinal fusion undergoing THA./r/nA systematic search was conducted across PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. Studies that compared adults with and without a history […]
- The Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee Is a Nonisometric Thin Ligament With High Prevalence and Almost Constant Attachment to the Lateral Meniscus: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.on March 25, 2024
To provide comprehensive information about the anterolateral ligament (ALL) prevalence, morphometry, isometry, insertions, histology, and its relationship with the lateral meniscus (LM)./r/nThe study was performed, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses […]
- Shoulder Arthroplasty After Previous Nonarthroplasty Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Complications.on March 25, 2024
Many patients who undergo shoulder arthroplasty (SA) have had at least 1 nonarthroplasty shoulder surgery before the surgery. There is conflicting evidence regarding the effects of previous shoulder surgery on the outcome of SA. A systematic review was conducted to compare functional outcomes and […]
- Microfracture surgery combined with platelet-rich plasma injection in treating osteochondral lesions of talus: A system review and update meta analysis.on March 25, 2024
To systematically evaluate the efficacy of arthroscopic microfracture surgery combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in treating osteochondral lesions of talus (OLT)./r/nA computer-based search of the PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library was developed. The search time was dated in December […]
- Influence of urinary tract infections on the incidence of surgical site infections following hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 25, 2024
The prevalence of surgical site infections (SSIs) following hip fracture surgery poses a substantial challenge, compounding patient morbidity and healthcare costs. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the potential correlation between perioperative urinary tract infections (UTIs) […]
- AO Trauma Hand NA Online Series—"3 Cases" Fireside Series - Ulnar Sided Wrist Painon March 25, 2024
AO Trauma Hand NA Online Series—"3 Cases" Fireside Series - Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain
- AO Trauma NA Fireside Series: This Is Infected, Now What Should I Do?on March 21, 2024
AO Trauma NA Fireside Series: This Is Infected, Now What Should I Do?
- The Direct Superior Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.on March 19, 2024
Evolution of the surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) has led to the development of the minimally invasive direct superior approach (DSA). It is hypothesized that the DSA reduces postoperative pain and hospital length of stay (LOS). We aimed to provide an overview of current evidence […]
- A Systematic Review of Adverse Events and Complications After Isolated Posterior Medial Meniscus Root Repairs.on March 19, 2024
Medial meniscus posterior root (MMPR) tears are recognized as a substantial cause of disability and morbidity. However, meniscus root repair, regardless of technique, is not without potential complications./r/nTo evaluate the reported incidence of complications and adverse events after isolated […]
- Primary total talus arthroplasty for Hawkins type IV talar neck fracture dislocation.on March 12, 2024
A woman in her 40s was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained a closed Hawkins type IV talar neck fracture dislocation. The injury was treated with reduction, percutaneous pinning and spanning external fixation, followed by definitive treatment with total talus arthroplasty (TTA) 2 […]
- Midlateral Approach Replantation of a Distal Phalanx Second Toe Amputation in a 4-Year-Old Child: A Case Report.on March 12, 2024
A 4-year-old girl patient presented with complete amputation of the second toe close to the distal interphalangeal joint. Replantation was performed using a novel midlateral approach. The procedure used the dorsal subcutaneous vein on the foot as a graft for the artery. Four months postoperatively, […]
- Management of the Septic Wrist: A Systematic Review of Etiology and Therapeutic Strategies.on March 4, 2024
Septic arthritis of the wrist can have severe deleterious effects on cartilage and bone if not promptly addressed. Expedient diagnosis and early medical intervention are important. The most effective strategy involves immediate arthrocentesis of the infected joint, enabling precise antibiotic […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- New decision aid to help with screening to prevent fragility fractureson May 8, 2023
Should healthy people be screened to help reduce their risk of fragility fractures? A new interactive online Fragility Fracture Decision Aid for shared decision-making can help clinicians and patients visualize their individual risk of fracture and the potential benefits and harms of preventive […]
- 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 […]
- Open reduction and internal fixation of depressed intra-articular calcaneal fractures through a miniopen approachon December 23, 2022
Begad H M Z Abdelrazek, Mohamed R WalyThe Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal 2022 57(3):180-185Background Fractures of the calcaneus pose a great challenge both to surgeons and patients. They are considered life-changing injuries. Anatomical reduction of fragments is one of the important variables […]
- A look back at myAO in 2022on December 22, 2022
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- 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 […]
- Outcomes of all arthroscopic versus open rotator cuff repairon September 23, 2022
Mohammed Rabie Abdalla Saleh, Mohamed Hussein FadelThe Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal 2022 57(2):122-133Background and aim A rotator cuff injury has a significant effect on the quality of life and overall health of patients. Surgical treatment for rotator cuff disease has been found to enhance […]
- Just How Confident Can We Be in Predicting Sports Injuries? A Systematic Review of the Methodological Conduct and Performance of Existing Musculoskeletal Injury Prediction Models in Sport.on September 19, 2022
An increasing number of musculoskeletal injury prediction models are being developed and implemented in sports medicine. Prediction model quality needs to be evaluated so clinicians can be informed of their potential usefulness./r/nTo evaluate the methodological conduct and completeness of […]
- Comparing early and mid-term outcomes between robotic-arm assisted and manual total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review.on August 3, 2022
The projected increase in utilization rates of total hip arthroplasty (THA) has created an emphasis on novel technologies that can aid providers in maintaining historically positive outcomes. Widespread utilization of robotic assisted THA (RA-THA) is contingent upon achieving favorable outcomes […]
- Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty improves component positioning and alignment, but results are inconclusive on whether it improves clinical scores or reduces complications and revisions: a systematic overview of meta-analyses.on August 3, 2022
The purpose of this systematic overview was to identify, synthesise and critically appraise findings of meta-analyses on robot-assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The hypothesis was that robotic assistance would reduce […]
- Intractable Fractures of the Bilateral Proximal Ulnae After 8 Years of Zoledronate Treatment for Breast Cancer Bone Metastasis.on April 22, 2022
Long-term administration of bisphosphonates strongly suppresses osteoclastic bone resorption and rarely causes atypical fractures. This report presents a case of bilateral atypical ulnar fractures, following an 8-year course of zoledronate to treat breast cancer bone metastasis. Nonsurgical […]
- Call for applications: AO Trauma Asia Pacific Research Grants 2022on April 1, 2022
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- Call for applications for AO Trauma Latin America Regional Chairpersonon February 23, 2022
Call for applications for AO Trauma Latin America Regional Chairperson
- The West Africa Trauma Education Programon February 7, 2022
The West Africa Trauma Education Program
- About the AO Allianceon November 26, 2020
About the AO Alliance