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The most popular stories of August
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Orthopedics Today has put together a compilation of the five news stories most viewed from August 2014 to keep you abreast of the current hot topics in orthopedics.
Operative, nonoperative treatment of ACL injury yield similar outcomes
Minimal differences in outcomes and re-injury risks were seen between patients with ACL ruptures treated with or without surgery, according to recently published data. Read more.
Optimal VTE prophylaxis hinges on type of orthopedic surgery
A systematic review of randomized studies comparing aspirin with anticoagulation for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adult patients after major lower extremity surgery showed no significant difference in overall proximal deep venous thrombosis rates between these pharmacologic methods. Read more.
Significant link found between osteonecrosis and corticosteroids
A low but statistically significant link was determined between osteonecrosis and short-term, low-dose oral corticosteroids, according to study findings. Read more.
Eight important stories to read regarding rotator cuffs
Orthopedics Today has highlighted eight important stories to keep your practice up-to-date regarding rotator cuff tear fixation. Read more.
Study reveals shifting trends in the surgical treatment of SLAP lesions
A review of information from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery part II database indicates that the rate of SLAP repairs performed for both cases of isolated SLAP lesions and those undergoing concomitant rotator cuff repair has decreased, while the rates of biceps tenodesis and tenotomy for these cases have increased. Read more.