Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Tranexamic acid did not change pump pressure, improve visualization in rotator cuff repair
According to published results, tranexamic acid did not influence pump pressure or improve arthroscopic visualization in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair.
Orthopedic telehealth remains popular despite reopening of clinical offices after COVID-19
Despite vaccine availability and the reopening of clinical offices after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth remains a popular choice for orthopedic patients, according to published results.
Joint aspiration prior to reimplantation may not influence outcomes
Joint aspiration in patients with periprosthetic joint infection may not influence the outcome of reimplantation, according to results presented at the EFORT Annual Congress.
Speaker: Both allograft, autograft remain viable options for MPFL reconstruction
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —With no differences in failure rates, patient-reported outcomes, pain or return to play, both allograft and autograft are viable options for patients undergoing medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.
Fewer opioid tablets as effective as higher quantities for postoperative pain
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Prescribing fewer opioid tablets can be as effective in controlling postoperative pain after ACL reconstruction as higher quantities, according to data presented here.
Manipulation under anesthesia after TKA may lead to persistent stiffness, revision
Despite literature reporting that manipulation under anesthesia restores range of motion after total knee arthroplasty, published results showed this technique could also increase the risk of revision and persistent stiffness after TKA.
Study: BMI has no effect on outcomes, survivorship of modern cementless TKA
Published results found no association between BMI and functional outcomes, survivorship, or all-cause and aseptic revisions in patients undergoing modern cementless total knee arthroplasty.
Speaker: Focus on strength, not range of motion, after Achilles tendon repair
Successful rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair should focus on strengthening the tendon and surrounding muscles, rather than range of motion, to avoid tendon elongation and functional impairment, according to a presenter.
Wide-awake local anesthesia for flexor tendon repair yielded positive functional outcomes
CHICAGO — According to presented results, flexor tendon repair with a wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet technique offers comparable functional benefits vs. traditional anesthesia.
Medical cannabis may reduce opioid use for OA
CHICAGO — Access to medical cannabis may reduce opioid prescriptions in patients with osteoarthritis, with opioids no longer required in more than one-third of patients after medical cannabis certification, results presented here show.