Arthroscopy News

Hip arthroscopy is a safe and effective procedure for improving functional impairments in pediatric and adolescent patients, according to a published study.

Percutaneous and arthroscopically assisted calcaneal osteosynthesis of calcaneal fractures had “good clinical outcomes” with little risk of infection or complications, according to published results.

A patient’s postoperative posture has no effect on arthroscopically treated acromioclavicular dislocation, as no significant changes were found in coracoclavicular distance, according to published results.

Published results showed no differences in postoperative morphine equivalent dose among patients who did and those who did not receive fascia iliaca block for elective hip arthroscopic labral repair and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement.

Physically active older patients with medial ankle osteoarthritis may have good outcomes after distal tibial osteotomy with joint distraction, according to published results.

Published results showed patients with femoroacetabular impingement had statistically and clinically significant short-term improvements in hip pain, function and quality of life when treated with either hip arthroscopy or physical therapy.

Patients who underwent hip arthroscopy for osteoarthritis had a high conversion rate to total hip arthroplasty, as well as an increased risk of revision within 2 years, according to results.

Patient satisfaction with clinical outcomes at 2 years after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is largely due to preoperative alpha angles and BMI, according to published results.

Predictors for conversion to total hip arthroplasty and revision hip arthroscopy procedures include age, BMI and workers’ compensation, according to published results.

A 58-year-old man presented with left shoulder pain. His pain was six out of 10 in severity at its best, but 10 out of 10 at night and with activity. He reported he developed opioid dependence as a result of chronic pain and dysfunction of the shoulder. He reported an extensive history with regard to the left shoulder, which began 18 years prior to presentation.