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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.

SAN ANTONIO — Presented results showed patients who underwent fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation for osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum had excellent outcomes with a high rate of return to play at midterm follow-up.

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 platelet concentration may impact clinical outcomes for patients who receive platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis, as injections with higher platelet counts were associated with superior outcomes.

According to published results, leukocyte-rich and leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma injections may yield comparable outcomes in the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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.

The sternoclavicular joint has high native stability, with static stabilization provided by the joint capsule, costoclavicular and interclavicular ligaments.

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.