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March 31, 2020
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Arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction may be reliable for recurrent patellar dislocation

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

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March 12, 2020
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Favorable results seen for borderline dysplasia, ligamentum teres tears after hip arthroscopy

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

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March 11, 2020
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Open-construct PEEK shows improvement in shoulder function, bone ingrowth

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.

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March 11, 2020
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No clinical advantage in fascia iliaca block vs intra-articular injection in hip arthroscopy

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.

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March 10, 2020
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Study recommends 4 to 6 weeks between bilateral hip arthroscopies for FAIs, labral tears

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.

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February 14, 2020
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VIDEO: Romeo reflects on 40 years of technological advancements in orthopedic surgery

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.

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February 04, 2020
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VIDEO: Bert reflects on 40 years of advancements in orthopedic surgery

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.

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January 28, 2020
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FDA releases draft guidance on arthroscopy pump tubing sets for multiple patient use

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.

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January 14, 2020
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Clear information makes MRI superior to in-office arthroscopy for knee diagnosis

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.

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January 13, 2020
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Controversy continues about the treatment of meniscus tears

One of the most interesting discussions in the last decade within orthopaedics is the controversy regarding conservative or surgical treatment of meniscal tears, which is also one of the most common procedures in orthopaedics. The conclusions that were made after level 1 studies about treatment of meniscal tears, especially among health authorities, sought to ban arthroscopic surgery for degenerative meniscus lesions. The pendulum in the management of degenerative meniscus lesions moved from eminence-based arthroscopy surgery to evidence-based conservative treatment. Have we made the correct move? The question more accurately is, “Can we solely rely on the results of level 1 studies when it comes to our clinical practice?”

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