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January 14, 2022
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Broström suture tape lateral ankle ligament augmentation allows accelerated rehabilitation

Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common athletic injuries.

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December 20, 2021
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Surgeons weigh merits of transplant techniques for unstable corneas

Surgeons weigh merits of transplant techniques for unstable corneas

Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.

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December 16, 2021
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Removal of a well-fixed stem in revision THA requires substantial resources

Removal of a well-fixed stem in revision THA requires substantial resources

Although modern femoral components have generally exhibited excellent survivorship regardless of cementless or cemented fixation, indications remain for removal of a well-fixed femoral hip stem.

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December 02, 2021
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Surgical skills, informed consent required for IOL exchange

Surgical skills, informed consent required for IOL exchange

IOL exchange remains an important surgical procedure for the consultative ophthalmologist.

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November 17, 2021
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Six mistakes that young surgeons make

Six mistakes that young surgeons make

Learning cataract surgery during ophthalmology residency is critically important for many reasons.

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November 16, 2021
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ACL reconstruction, lateral meniscus root repair technique used in a professional athlete

A 20-year-old female professional soccer player presented after a noncontact injury during a soccer scrimmage. Examination demonstrated a high-grade Lachman test, a large effusion and an otherwise stable knee.

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October 18, 2021
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Percutaneous tendon-fat pad separation can treat patellar tendinopathy in season

Patellar tendinopathy is commonly encountered in athletes who participate in high-impact sports. This condition can be frustrating for athletes and clinicians.

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October 17, 2021
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Embrace discomfort, use every avenue of training before implementing new techniques

Embrace discomfort, use every avenue of training before implementing new techniques

NEW YORK — Before introducing a new technique or piece of technology, surgeons should prepare for all possible outcomes, according to one speaker here.

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October 07, 2021
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‘Air Xen’ technique offers alternative way to implant gel stent

‘Air Xen’ technique offers alternative way to implant gel stent

Since the Xen gel stent was FDA approved in 2016, this less invasive glaucoma surgical device has been widely used to treat refractory glaucoma, decreasing IOP by shunting aqueous to the subconjunctival space.

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September 22, 2021
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Seven-step subscapularis-sparing, windowed anterior technique used for anatomic TSA

The subscapularis-sparing, windowed anterior technique for total shoulder arthroplasty preserves the subscapularis muscle, which allows patients to confidently rehabilitate early and without sling restrictions.

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