Revisit Orthopedics Today Surgical Techniques of 2023

Healio highlights the monthly Surgical Techniques of Orthopedics Today that were published in 2023.

Many hand surgery procedures can be done in the office

There is a cost associated with maintaining small sets of instruments and stocking towels, gauze, suture, prep solutions and bandage material. However, the main barrier to doing surgery in the office is financial. Read more.

Endoscopic surgery treats athletes with osteitis pubis and core muscle injury

Treatment of co-afflicted athletes with femoroacetabular impingement and osteitis pubis or core muscle injury has been a challenging dilemma. Recent developments in peripubic endoscopic surgery may provide a long-awaited solution. Read more.

Augmented reality surgical guidance aids total knee arthroplasty

Computer-assisted total joint arthroplasty has become more popular in the 2 decades since its introduction. There are a range of options now available, including robotics and hand-held navigation devices, to assist with surgical planning and provide intraoperative guidance. Read more.

Capsulodesis with internal brace augmentation for scapholunate ligament tears

Tears of the scapholunate ligament are common wrist ligament injuries and can be partial or complete. Partial ligament tears can initially be treated nonoperatively; however, operative treatment can be considered if symptoms persist. Read more.

Anatomic glenoid reconstruction with fresh osteochondral allograft for failed Latarjet

There are numerous potential issues that affect a Latarjet procedure, including graft lysis, graft nonunion or malunion, reinjury, early osteoarthritis and neurovascular issues. In addition, the nonanatomic nature of the Latarjet provides a challenge for surgeons to manage the failed procedure. Read more.

Surgical tips, tricks for performing minimally invasive bunion surgery

Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity that often leads to altered joint mechanics, progressive pain and dysfunction. Approximately one in five adults aged 18 to 65 years are affected by this condition, with a higher prevalence in women. Read more.

Minimally invasive procedure enhances care for periacetabular osteolytic metastasis

The classical teaching 10 to 20 years ago was that orthopedic stabilization of osteolytic metastases in the femur and pelvis was for palliative care and a comfort measure for better quality of remaining life. These days, the medical oncology specialty has changed dramatically. Read more.

Pearls for combined ACL, anterolateral ligament reconstruction with single femoral tunnel

ACL reconstruction is one of the most common orthopedic procedures. Although this procedure has a high success rate, certain patient groups may have a higher risk for reconstruction failure. Read more.

Tips for performing MIS beaming for Charcot foot reconstruction

Charcot foot arthropathy is a complex disease process that most often presents in patients with diabetes who have severely compromised perfusion and sensory feedback. Read more.

Arthroscopic hip labral repair preferred for young patients with repairable tears

Hip arthroscopy for treatment of labral tears is common in hip preservation or sports medicine practices. Historically, labral debridement was a common treatment for labral tears. In younger patients, this has been supplanted by labral repair as the preferred technique for repairable labral tears. Read more.

Augmentation with onlay dermal allografts may enhance rotator cuff repair

The management of large and massive rotator cuff tears presents considerable challenges for shoulder surgeons. Despite improvement in functional outcomes, a substantial proportion of these tears are prone to retear, necessitating the exploration of diverse surgical strategies to optimize outcomes. Read more.

Robotic-assisted TKA with ligament tensioning may improve outcomes, decrease complications

In total knee arthroplasty, unbalanced ligament tension is one of the primary reasons for complications and patient dissatisfaction. Time has shown that not addressing the soft tissue envelope can result in pain, stiffness and laxity. Read more.