Arthroscopy News

DALLAS —Successful manipulation under anesthesia with or without lysis of adhesion after total knee arthroplasty may provide a gain of 30° of knee flexion, according to data presented here.

Patients using testosterone replacement therapy for at least 3 months may have an increased risk for ACL injuries, according to recently published data.

According to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, immediate weight-bearing after arthroscopic ankle ligament repair may yield faster return to walking compared with cast immobilization.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Registry Program released its 2024 Shoulder & Elbow Registry annual report, according to a press release.

SAN ANTONIO — Presented results showed open fresh vs. arthroscopic frozen distal tibia allografts yielded comparable outcomes and high rates of healing among patients who underwent anatomic glenoid reconstruction.

Although research has shown diversity in health care can enhance patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and improve access to care, women and historically underrepresented groups still represent a minority in orthopedics.

The CDC has estimated that 58.5 million U.S. adults have arthritis, with the number projected to increase to 78 million by 2040.

Published results showed patients from socioeconomic deprived areas may be more likely to miss scheduled physical therapy appointments after arthroscopic labral repair for shoulder instability.

For patients with rotator cuff tears, augmentation with a bioinductive collagen implant may yield positive outcomes with low rates of retears and improved tendon thickness, according to published results.

Published results showed autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections may not provide benefit as an adjuvant for patients with meniscal tears and concomitant knee osteoarthritis who undergo arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.