Revisit this year’s hottest topics, research and news in orthopedic sports medicine
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Healio highlights some of the most newsworthy research, topics and advancements in orthopedic sports medicine in 2023.
Surgeons dissect the changing face of ACL treatment
In ACL treatment, ACL reconstruction has long been the gold standard. However, recent innovations and research regarding ACL repair have surgeons wondering if a changing of the guard could be on the horizon. Read more.
From surgeon to patient: Loss of certainty is real
I don’t know if I was already unconscious before I hit the pavement or not, but I was out cold. Blood was flowing out of my head when they found me. Read more.
Arlington, twist tests may be more sensitive, specific in diagnosing hip labral tears
The Arlington test may be more sensitive, and the twist test may be more specific in diagnosing hip labral tears compared with the traditional flexion-adduction-internal rotation/impingement test. Read more.
Synthetic medial meniscus prosthesis may improve outcomes at 3 years vs. standard of care
Patients who received a meniscus replacement prosthesis had clinically meaningful improvement in patient-reported outcome scores at 3 years compared with patients who received nonsurgical standard of care. Read more.
Delayed ACL reconstruction may be acceptable in less active, less injury-prone adults
A delay of 8 weeks or longer between injury and ACL reconstruction may be acceptable for adults who are less active and less injury-prone than pediatric patients. Read more.
Athletic trainer ‘shortage’ due to more opportunities, not fewer numbers
With roots in college athletics, athletic trainers began branching out into orthopedics and other medical settings about 15 to 20 years ago. Read more.
Isolated ACL reconstruction had increased graft failure vs. combined ACL reconstruction
Isolated ACL reconstruction with bone-tendon-bone autograft yielded an increased risk of graft failure compared with ACL reconstruction plus anterolateral ligament reconstruction with hamstring autograft. Read more.
Biceps autograft patch augmentation may be viable option for rotator cuff repair
Biceps autograft patch augmentation may be a promising option for rotator cuff repair. Read more.