Orthopedics Today Current Issue

The following articles appeared in the print edition of Orthopedics Today.

Table of Contents

• Two VTE prophylaxis guidelines are now in agreement
• Reproduction of published research results remains a challenge for physicians Douglas W. Jackson, MD
• CT and navigation yield high accuracy for pedicle screw placement in children
• Direct approach is better for the treatment of posterolateral tibial plateau fractures
• Fewer revisions found with cemented vs. uncemented hemiarthroplasty for fractures
• Greater implant damage seen with high flexion vs posterior stabilized tibial inserts
• Hepatitis C a risk factor for necrotizing fasciitis
• Report provides transparency on patient safety and quality initiatives
• Successful results seen with repair of acute and chronic proximal hamstring ruptures
• System-based program decreased rate of falls on hospital orthopedic unit
• The AOA remains dedicated to furthering the art and science of orthopedics
• Total joint program offers world-class educational experience
• Standard of practice of the community should be consistent with the national standard of practice
• Put the patient at the center of value-driven health care Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAOS, FAOA; Anthony M. DiGioia III, MD
• Cement-directing kyphoplasty system yields positive results in long-term clinical testing
• Nonunion in displaced scaphoid fractures more likely when treated with plaster cast
• Research shows 85% survivorship 5 years after two-stage revisions for infected TKA
• Clinical improvements seen with PRP for patellar tendinopathy
• Effective articular cartilage repair in athletes depends on patient, injury characteristics
• Iliotibial band autograft found beneficial in select athletes with FAI
• Increased leukocyte levels in some platelet-rich plasma preparations a cause for concern
• Insights into cartilage damage mechanisms paving way to new osteoarthritis treatments
• Microfracture of greater tuberosity speeds healing of rotator cuff tears
• Primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reversed preoperative pseudoparalysis
• Apps make it easier to communicate orthopedic concepts Matthew J. DiPaola, MD; Orrin I. Franko, MD
• Risk management: Arguments for surgical complications explained
• Local coverage determinations for spinal fusion and total joint replacements explained Jason S. Mazza, MSc, OA-C, CSA, SA-C, OTC, CCRC
• Effective and efficient joint replacement programs need constant review and renewal of processes
• Etiology of PASTA tears in non-throwers requires specific strategy Christopher S. Ahmad, MD