Orthopedics Today Cover Stories of 2022

Healio highlights the monthly Cover Stories of Orthopedics Today that were published in 2022.

Game on: Orthopedists integrate esports into practice

The world of competitive gaming, known as esports, has expanded in the years and is anticipated to continue growing, with viewership expected to increase from 435.9 million in 2020 to 577.2 million in 2024. Read more.

Robotics, ASCs combined show promise in orthopedics

Robotic surgery in orthopedics has increased in the past 2 decades, with a 2021 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons citing the estimated global market for medical robotics to surpass $20 billion by 2023. Read more.

Anatomic TSA still relevant as use of RSA increases

Several reports highlight an increasing incidence of shoulder arthroplasty in the United States during the past decade, which may be due to expanded use and indications, as well as to an uptick in expertise with reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Read more.

Growth in orthopedics increases private equity interest

Since its emergence in health care, private equity investment in physician practices has steadily increased in specialties that provide outpatient services, have high reimbursement rates and have access to ancillary services revenue. Read more.

Workforce shortage impacts all areas of orthopedics

A 2021 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges estimated a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034 in the United States, with shortfalls in both primary and specialty care. Read more.

Best treatment unknown for primary patellar dislocation

A common injury seen in orthopedic surgery, patellar dislocation accounts for about 2% to 3% of knee injuries and is the second most traumatic knee injury after ACL tears in the adolescent and young adult population. Read more.

Ankle replacement: A new gold standard for arthritis

Perceived by patients to cause the same extent of impairment as congestive heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, ankle arthritis affects about 1% of the United States population and mostly occurs from posttraumatic ankle injuries. Read more.

Medical training programs modify interviews for virtual format

For the 2020 to 2021 academic year, the Coalition for Physician Accountability released recommendations for residency and fellowship programs to commit to online interviews and virtual visits for all applicants due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

New techniques emerge amid the evolution of cartilage repair

Although cartilage repair and restoration still pose clinical challenges in orthopedics, the knowledge of cartilage repair and healing gained in the last decade has resulted in advanced surgical techniques and improved outcomes. Read more.

Multidisciplinary teams crucial for joint infection treatment

A significant complication following total joint arthroplasty, the reported incidence of periprosthetic joint infection ranges from 1% to 2% depending on the involved joint, according to the published literature. Read more.

E-scooter injuries: Not the average slip and fall

Use of electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, has increased since its introduction, according to a market research report from 2022 that estimated the North American e-scooter market will reach $15.41 billion by 2029. Read more.

Wearables, smart implants show promise for clinical use

Although wearable technology has been used for research in orthopedics for several decades, its use for tracking patient outcomes has been in constant flux. Read more.