Total hip arthroplasty (THA) using a minimally invasive (MI) approach is a commonly performed procedure, and several approaches are now being used clinically. The MI anterolateral (MIAL) approach is one of the MI approaches used in clinical practice. Whether the MIAL approach is superior to non-MI […]

Unexpected positive cultures (UPCs) are very commonly found during shoulder arthroplasty when surgeons send intraoperative cultures to rule out periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) without clinical or radiographic signs of infection. Cutibacterium acnes is thought to be the most common bacteria […]

IntroductionAcute shoulder dislocations are a commonly encountered injury in the acute care setting. Time restrictions and limited availability of diagnostic and therapeutic resources are barriers to attempting reduction in the urgent care setting. Use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can […]

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of tranexamic acid for blood management during high tibial osteotomy (HTO). A systematic search was conducted in Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane library database. Six studies and 208 patients were included in this meta-analysis using Review […]

The present systematic review investigated return to sport, patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), complications and subsequent progression to total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients undergoing arthroscopic labral repair for FAI./r/nFollowing the PRISMA statement, the literature search was […]

Several strategies are available for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction./r/nRecently published literature in PubMed, Google Scholar and Embase databases./r/nThe Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) is a scaffold type artificial ligament, which has been widely used for […]

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 […]

The direct anterior approach (DAA) has increased in popularity in recent years. Proponents cite its muscle-sparing approach and purported reduction in pain and improvement in function when compared to the traditional surgical approaches. There remains controversy surrounding the validity of these […]

To systematically review the scientific literature and to investigate the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation on subjective and objective outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) when compared with patients in a control group./r/nA search was conducted in PubMed, PubMed Central, […]

Serum Glucose Variability Increases Risk of Complications Following Aseptic Revision Arthroplasty

Isolated Lateral Tibiofemoral Compartment Osteoarthritis

This report describes a histoplasma capsulatum total knee prosthetic joint infection (PJI) in an immunosuppressed patient treated with a 2-stage revision. The diagnosis of PJI was made based on minor criteria, and the causative organism was identified from cultures obtained at the time of […]

We present a 58-year-old left hand-dominant woman with right glenohumeral osteoarthritis and anterior instability in the setting of a congenital residual limb at the level of the mid-humerus. She had persistent pain and dysfunction despite trying conservative treatments and elected for a stemless […]

Early detection of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can improve treatment outcomes and prevent its progression. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the functional changes in early KOA. Electronic journal databases and platforms, including PubMed, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, the […]

Maintaining a regular workout routine can help you look and feel great—but did you know that exercise also helps maintain your muscles and bones? People who are unable to engage in physical activity experience weakening of the muscles and bones, a condition known as locomotor frailty. Recently, […]

To evaluate systematically the failure rate of short versus long courses of antibiotic agents for prosthetic joint infections (PJIs). PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for controlled studies of short- and long-course antibiotic agents for joint prosthesis infections, all […]

Cystic lesions protruding into surrounding anatomical structures may decrease quality of life./r/nIn our case, the cyst was located periarticularly which indicated a potential need for open surgery. We used ultrasound-based minimally invasive arthroscopy technique. A 39-year-oldwoman's […]

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 […]

The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize the existing literature surrounding hip arthroscopy in the adolescent athlete population to determine patient-reported outcomes, return to sport rates, complications, and reoperations associated with this intervention./r/nA systematic […]

Our objective was to investigate kinematic and kinetic characteristics and changes in muscle function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis compared to healthy individuals./r/nSearches were performed of the Medline, Embase, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, LILACS, and SciELO […]

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 […]

August 2022 Arthroplasty is commonly used to treat acute fracture of the proximal femur, complex proximal humerus fracture or elbow fracture, but is less usual in complex knee fracture. The post How to treat acute fractures with arthroplasty? appeared first on myAO.

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Moximed, a medical device company on a mission to improve the standard of care for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), today announced $40 million in Series C equity and debt financing. The round was led by Advent Life Sciences and also included returning […]

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 […]

FundamentalVR secures Series B growth investments to disrupt the medical simulation market – expected to be worth $4.2 billion by 2025. BOSTON – August 11, 2022 – FundamentalVR has raised an additional $20 million to significantly accelerate medical skill-transfer and increase surgical […]

Researchers have discovered that the manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of children in other countries.

Letter to the editor regarding "The effectiveness of manual therapy on pain, physical function, and nerve conduction studies in carpal tunnel syndrome patients: a systematic review and meta‑analysis".

Traumatic near total amputation of the hand with major vascular injury may lead to loss of the hand with dire consequences to the patient. A prompt attempt at salvaging the hand is key to prevent the untoward consequences. In addition, the awareness of the possibility of salvage in our environment […]

Nonunion of the clavicle among children and adolescents is rare. A systematic review was conducted to identify published reports of nonunion of the clavicle among children after conservative treatment. A retrospective study was performed of 2096 children who were treated for clavicle fractures at […]

A 38-year-old man developed a nonunion of a comminuted distal phalanx fracture, which resulted in gross instability of the fingertip. To restore stability, a patient-specific 3D-printed distal phalangeal prosthesis was implanted, and the patient was able to return to his occupation with excellent […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Advancing age is a significant risk factor for the development of perioperative complications and mortality in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA) due to their compromised health status and the associated medical comorbidities. The purpose of this review is to identify […]

Osteoporosis is a major health issue worldwide. This study analyzes the effects of non-supervised osteoporosis prevention programs on bone mineral density. Non-supervised exercise increases femoral neck and lumbar spine bone mineral density in adult women. Thus, it might be effective for preventing […]

Flexion contracture in the lower extremity is a common finding in the patient with neuromusculoskeletal disorders. However, severe cases due to prolonged immobilization in knee-chest position are rarely established and remain underreported. This condition is associated with high morbidity and […]

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 […]

Osteoid osteoma (OO) of the acetabulum is a quite rare pathology, with an overall incidence of 0,5%. Frequently the diagnosis of OO may not be simple to obtain, because the clinical presentation can mimic other common hip pathologies. We present a case report of OO of the anterior/superior edge of […]