Biologics News

While the 2021 American College of Rheumatology rheumatoid arthritis recommendations improved over the 2015 document, understanding the weaknesses and limitations of the most recent iteration can be beneficial, according to a presenter here.

SAN DIEGO — With a rise in interest in orthobiologics, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has developed tools to educate orthopedic surgeons on when it is appropriate to use orthobiologics in practice.

SAN DIEGO — Regardless of whether calcaneal autograft bone was used in primary hallux metatarsophalangeal fusions, results of a retrospective study presented here showed about 90% of patients had a successful union.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An artificial meniscal implant helped maintain articular knee cartilage in patients with 2-year minimum follow-up vs. nonsurgical treatment and was linked with reduced pain starting at 6 months, according to a presenter.

Clinicians need to be aware of the contents of the June 3 memo from the FDA regarding use of human cell and tissue products and must realize that the guidance issued Nov. 15, 2017, has not changed, according to a regulatory consultant.

Published results showed platelet-rich plasma led to improved outcomes in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis at a minimum of 6-months compared with plasma rich in growth factors, hyaluronic acid, corticosteroids and placebo.

According to published results, bone marrow aspirate concentrate relieves pain and improves outcomes in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis; however, it has not demonstrated clinical superiority over other therapeutic options.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — To mitigate the downsides of corticosteroid injections, a presenter, here, said she uses injections in professional athletes with “achy knees” that combine platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronic acid and ketorolac.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Use of a bioinductive, bovine collagen implant may be safe and effective in the treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears, according to a presenter.

During the past 2 decades, research has shown multiple factors have led to an increase in elbow injuries and surgeries among youth, collegiate and professional overhead-throwing athletes.