Arthroscopy News

Despite small differences in anterior tibial and inter-meniscal ligament measurements, both 2D and 3D MRI may be used to delineate ACL foot plate anatomy for preoperative graft placement planning, according to published results.

ATLANTA — Presented results showed patients undergoing partial arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears had positive long-term clinical and radiological outcomes with minimal complications and low revision rates.

ATLANTA — Arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears decreased pain, improved clinical outcomes and increased return to activity in patients of all ages, according to presented data.

Published results showed arthritic changes in the patellofemoral joint did not affect clinical outcomes or survivorship after medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy.

A multimodal opioid-sparing pain management protocol may significantly reduce patients’ opioid consumption after arthroscopic shoulder or knee surgery compared with standard opioid prescribing, according to published results.

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.

The delivery of health care is in turmoil. Uncertainty about how to provide the health care patients desire at an affordable price has led to efforts to disrupt the status quo.

Articular cartilage injuries in athletes require careful consideration when establishing a treatment plan, as an athlete’s high activity level and training schedule require optimization of the surgical treatment and intervention timing.

Published results showed no significant differences in postoperative opioid use or cost of episode of care between patients who did and those who did not report cannabis use prior to hip arthroscopy.

While nearly 50.2% of medical school students are from historically underrepresented groups, only 25.6% pursue an orthopedic residency, according to the 2020 Physician Specialty Data report from the Association of American Medical Colleges.