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Orthopedics Today has put together a compilation of the five news stories and videos most viewed from June 2015 to keep you abreast of the current hot topics in orthopedics.

Time-only guidelines for return to sport inappropriate in adolescents after ACL reconstruction

LYON, France — Findings of a study presented at the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Biennial Congress cautioned that guidelines for return to sport based on time only are inappropriate for adolescent patients who undergo primary ACL reconstruction. Read more.

VIDEO: Fu on the future of ACL surgery

LYON, France — At the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Biennial Congress, Freddie H. Fu, MD, DSc(Hon), DPS(Hon), explained the double-bundle concept and gave his thoughts on the future of ACL surgery. Watch video.

Zimmer completes acquisition of Biomet in $14 billion cash, equity deal

Zimmer Holdings Inc. announced on June 24 it completed the acquisition of Biomet in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately $14 billion. Read more.

DePuy Orthopaedics announces field safety notice for knee system

DePuy Orthopaedics recently voluntarily issued a field safety notice for its LCS Complete RPS Knee System due to the potential occurrence of pain when the native patella is not resurfaced. Read more.

Be proactive: Avoid adding to the opioid epidemic

There is an epidemic of opioid use and prescriptions in the United States directly related to physicians’ desire to care for patients with pain. The United States consumes 80% of the worldwide legal opioid supply, despite only being 4.5% of the world’s population. Read more.