Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction may be reliable for recurrent patellar dislocation
Favorable results seen for borderline dysplasia, ligamentum teres tears after hip arthroscopy
Open-construct PEEK shows improvement in shoulder function, bone ingrowth
No clinical advantage in fascia iliaca block vs intra-articular injection in hip arthroscopy
Study recommends 4 to 6 weeks between bilateral hip arthroscopies for FAIs, labral tears
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.
VIDEO: Bert reflects on 40 years of advancements in orthopedic surgery
FDA releases draft guidance on arthroscopy pump tubing sets for multiple patient use
Clear information makes MRI superior to in-office arthroscopy for knee diagnosis
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?”