Arthroscopy

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced Braden C. Fleming, PhD, received the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Clinical Research Award for more than 15 years of clinical research conducted with his colleagues into certain mechanical, psychological and biological factors that may lead to the onset and progression of post-traumatic osteoarthritis following ACL reconstruction.

Published results showed arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with autograft gracilis tendon may be reliable and safe among patients with recurrent patellar dislocation.

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.

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.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In commenting on 40 years of developments in the orthopedic specialty, Jack M. Bert, MD, discussed advances in outpatient total joint arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery and conservative care modalities to prolong surgery.

The FDA published a draft guidance document with recommendations on premarket notification 510(k) submissions for arthroscopy pump tubing sets intended for multiple patient use.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Regardless of whether it is used inside or outside the office, the key to the best imaging modality to use for an articular knee condition, such as damaged articular cartilage, is how detailed the information it provides is, a speaker at Orthopedics Today Hawaii said.