Arthroscopy News

Single arthroscopic irrigation and debridement effectively eradicated septic arthritis among most native shoulder joints, with volume of irrigation reported as an important factor to prevent additional surgical management, according to published results.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America announced it will be canceling their annual meeting scheduled for May 7-9, 2020, in Grapevine, Texas, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.

Asian, Hispanic and black patients who underwent ACL reconstruction had a similar or lower risk of undergoing elective ACL revision compared with white patients. In results of this published study, white patients had the lowest unadjusted revision-free survival over time.

Patients with borderline dysplasia and ligamentum teres tears showed favorable patient-reported outcomes after hip arthroscopy surgery, according to results of a published study.

Shoulder function improved in patients after complete rotator cuff repair, and better bone ingrowth was found with an open-construct polyetheretherketone anchor compared to results with non-vented biocomposite anchors, according to a published study.

Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block for hip arthroscopy is as effective at controlling postoperative pain and opioid consumption as an intra-articular injection, according to results of a published study.

For high-level athletes with bilateral femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears, staged bilateral hip arthroscopy performed 4 to six weeks apart is a safe and effective treatment option, according to a study by researchers in the department of orthopedics at Mayo Clinic Arizona.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced it has canceled its annual meeting scheduled for March 24-28, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando due to concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus.

A healthy 15-year-old girl presented with a 1-year history of left hip pain that worsened with activity. Her discomfort occurred primarily during cheerleading. Her pain was predominantly in the groin. She complained of painful catching and, at times, a locking sensation in the hip joint. She denied night pain and rest pain. Prior to presentation, she underwent physical therapy and chiropractic care without relief.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In commenting on 40 years of developments in the orthopedic specialty, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, discussed advancements in minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, use of rods or plates and other unique devices in fractures, anatomic devices used in total joint arthroplasty and regenerative medicine.