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  • Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating patellar dislocation.
    on January 31, 2023

    Patellar (knee cap) dislocation occurs when the patella disengages completely from the trochlear (femoral) groove. It affects up to 42/100,000 people, and is most prevalent in those aged 20 to 30 years old. It is uncertain whether surgical or non-surgical treatment is the best approach. This is […]

  • Kinematic and Kinetic Gait Characteristics in People with Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    on January 31, 2023

    Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent knee condition with many proposed biomechanically orientated etiological factors and treatments./r/nWe aimed to systematically review and synthesize the evidence for biomechanical variables (spatiotemporal, kinematic, kinetic) during walking and running in […]

  • How VR Is Helping Prevent the Need for Cadavers
    on January 28, 2023

    A high-tech way to learn about the body Virtual reality may soon do away with the need for human cadavers to train medical students in anatomy. Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine was the first college to remove human corpses from the anatomy curriculum. Instead, the school […]

  • Hip Dislocation a serious problem.
    on January 27, 2023

    Hip Dislocation a serious problem.

  • Seattle startup aims to change surgery using AI, computer vision and augmented reality
    on January 26, 2023

    In a former Boeing manufacturing facility near Seattle’s waterfront, a six-year old startup is readying a system it says will change surgery. Proprio‘s technology enables surgeons to see key structures on a screen in three dimensions in real time. The system helps clinicians place incisions and […]

  • Does fusion length matter? Total hip arthroplasty dislocation after extension of lumbosacral fusion: a case report.
    on January 9, 2023

    Hip-spine syndrome is a complex challenge for orthopedic surgeons. We present a 60-year-old female with a history of spinal fusion and total hip arthroplasty. The patient underwent extension of the previous fusion with sacropelvic fixation, and 5 months later she presented with left posterior […]

  • Total knee replacement in a transtibial amputee.
    on January 9, 2023

    We present the case of a man in his 60s with a transtibial amputation (TTA) undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) for symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA). It is unusual to develop OA in the ipsilateral knee to TTA; and while it is postulated that this is because patients preferentially load their […]

  • Older knee replacements as good as newer models, study shows
    on January 6, 2023

    Older knee replacement designs are just as effective as newer models—according to new research from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and University of East Anglia.

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Everything You Need To Know Dr Nabil Ebraheim
    on January 1, 2023

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Everything You Need To Know Dr Nabil Ebraheim

  • Comparison between ceramic-on-polyethylene versus metal-on-polyethylene prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasties: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on December 30, 2022

    The Guidelines Project, an initiative of the Brazilian Medical Association, aims to combine information from the medical field to standardize how to conduct, and to assist in the reasoning and decision-making of doctors. The information provided by this project must be critically evaluated by the […]

  • No consistent association between patient-reported outcome measures and coronal alignment following total knee arthroplasty: a narrative review.
    on December 30, 2022

    Total knee arthroplasty is a common procedure for treating knee conditions; however, significant proportions of patients report dissatisfaction post-operatively. Recent data suggests accurate coronal alignment may not be essential for optimizing prosthesis functionality and survivorship. This […]

  • Femoral Version May Impact Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes in Select Patient Populations: A Systematic Review.
    on December 30, 2022

    To provide further clarity regarding the management of patients with abnormal femoral version in the setting of hip arthroscopy and will discuss the definition of femoral version, the diagnostic and clinical evaluation of abnormal femoral version, and several described measurement techniques./r/nA […]

  • Return to Sport After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty: A Systematic Review.
    on December 30, 2022

    One of the most frequent concerns of the increasing number of patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty is the possibility to resume sport after surgery. This systematic review determined the rate of return to sport after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA)./r/nThe PRISMA […]

  • Longitudinal Tear of the Central Slip Causing Painful and Unusual Snapping of the Finger: A Case Report.
    on December 30, 2022

    The most common cause for catching or snapping in the finger is stenosing tenosynovitis, that is, trigger finger. Although less common, snapping can also occur as a result of extensor mechanism injury. Among these injuries, sagittal band rupture is most common and leads to snapping at the […]

  • Endoscopic Treatment of Stump Infection of the Residual Synovial Cavity After Through-the-Knee Amputation: A Case Report.
    on December 30, 2022

    We report the case of a 35-year-old patient who presented with a septic residual synovial cavity infection 8 weeks after a through-the-knee amputation because of a parosteal sarcoma. An endoscopic evacuation of the turbid fluid and synovial debridement through parapatellar portals as in a standard […]

  • Proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) dislocation due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: posterolateral open-wedge high tibial osteotomy combined with medial closed-wedge distal femoral osteotomy can correct the severe valgus deformity with a markedly increased tibial posterior slope.
    on December 5, 2022

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) causes joint hypermobility and joint dislocation. Since there are no reports of proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) dislocation caused by EDS, little is known about the long-term course of this disease. A woman in her 40s presented with a posterolaterally depressed […]

  • Orthopaedic, trauma surgery, and Covid-2019 pandemic: clinical panorama and future prospective in Europe.
    on December 5, 2022

    This study investigated the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe on consultations, surgeries, and traumas in the field of orthopaedic and trauma surgery. Strategies to resume the clinical activities were also discussed./r/nThis systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred […]

  • Management of glenoid bone loss in primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty : a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on December 5, 2022

    Rates of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) continue to grow. Glenoid bone loss and deformity remains a technical challenge to the surgeon and may reduce improvements in patients' outcomes. However, there is no consensus as to the optimal surgical technique to best reconstruct these […]

  • Liner dissociation in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review.
    on December 5, 2022

    Liner dissociation (LD) is a rare catastrophic mechanical failure of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The study aims at reviewing the available literature regarding liner dissociations to point out their prevalence, describing any possible association and highlighting the surgical management at the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Characterization and Potential Relevance of Randomized Controlled Trial Patient Populations in Total Joint Arthroplasty in the United States: A Systematic Review.
    on November 25, 2022

    A substantial number of randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are published each year in the United States (US). However, it is unknown how closely the demographic and clinical characteristics of these cohorts resemble that of the US patient population […]

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic limb amputation in an 8 year-old female child and its management through play therapy.
    on November 25, 2022

    Posttraumatic mental health issues following traumatic limb amputations in children have been commonly reported worldwide. Traumatic limb amputationsarecatastrophic injuries/events and often have various long term psycho-social impacts on children. We report a case of 8 year-oldfemale child […]

  • Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a lacrosse player.
    on November 25, 2022

    Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon at the wrist has been reported with predisposing factors to include distal radius fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic or local steroids, and repetitive abnormal motion of the wrist joint.We present a case of an 18-year-old […]

  • 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 Competition
    on 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 Features for the Diagnosis of Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review.
    on November 3, 2022

    While ultrasound has become a preferred tool for musculoskeletal imaging, differing ultrasound findings that have been reported in patients with adhesive capsulitis can create confusion and misconceptions. This systematic review was aimed at summarizing all the ultrasound features currently […]

  • Protocols of rehabilitation and return to sport, and clinical outcomes after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with and without tibial tuberosity osteotomy: a systematic review.
    on October 28, 2022

    No consensus exists on rehabilitation programmes after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) with or without tibial tuberosity osteotomy (TTO). This systematic review examined the content and timeline of rehabilitation (weightbearing, range of motion [ROM] and exercise therapy) and […]

  • Outcomes and complications of primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty with minimum of 2 years' follow-up: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    on October 28, 2022

    Primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is an effective treatment option for reducing pain and improving function for patients with rotator cuff tear arthropathy, irreparable rotator cuff tears, glenoid deformity, and other challenging clinical scenarios, including fracture sequelae and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Generative design offers solution to patient-specific knee implants
    on October 6, 2022

    An advanced design technique, used to develop components for aerospace and automotive industries, has been harnessed in the production of bespoke medical devices.

  • Periprosthetic joint infection rates across primary total hip arthroplasty surgical approaches: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 653,633 procedures.
    on September 22, 2022

    Evidence demonstrates comparable clinical outcomes across the various surgical approaches to primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, high-quality contemporary data regarding periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) risk between direct anterior approach (DAA) and other (THA) approaches is […]

  • Improved Accuracy of Coronal Alignment Can Be Attained Using 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Knee Osteotomies: A Systematic Review of Level III and IV Studies.
    on September 12, 2022

    To evaluate the accuracy and precision of postoperative coronal plane alignment using 3D-printed patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) in the setting of proximal tibial or distal femoral osteotomies./r/nA systematic review evaluating the accuracy of 3D-printed PSI for coronal plane alignment […]

  • Casefolio, your secure, on-the-go clinical portfolio
    on 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 […]

  • Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with Severe Acetabular Defect: A Preliminary Exploration and Attempt of Robotic-Assisted Technology.
    on August 15, 2022

    Robotic-assisted technology may be useful in hip revision cases with acetabular defects. However, data on the use of robotic-assisted technology for such complex diseases is lacking./r/nThis case study described the adoption of MAKO robotic-assisted treatment of revision total hip arthroplasty […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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