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Rotator Cuff Reoperation More Likely With Acromioplasty

Study in Medicare patients adds fuel to ongoing debate

'War Is a Trauma Epidemic,' Says Ukrainian Surgeon

Leading specialist reviews medical system's response to Russian invasion a year on

Fastball Failing? Don't Look to UCL Repair for Improvement

Speed, other performance measures no better after Tommy John procedure

Pathogens Head for Surgical Helmets During Orthopedic Surgeries

A round-up of noteworthy research from the AAOS meeting

Cannabis Linked to Less Opioid Use in Back Pain, Osteoarthritis

Usage fell by almost 40% in 6 months, although it's not clear if medical pot was the reason

Industry Money for Orthopedic Journal Board Members On the Rise?

Editorial board at one journal alone reaped more than $30 million

Mental Illness in Amputees Linked to Phantom Limb Syndrome

However, causal link is unclear

Legacy of the 'Ortho Bro': Gender Diversity Still Lacking in Orthopedic Med Ed

Fewer than one in five orthopedic applicants and residents are women, study finds

The Pill Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots After Knee Surgery

Obesity and smoking added to risk

Are Young Female Athletes Taking More Hits to the Head?

Sports-related head injuries in teens estimated to have tripled over past two decades

Survey: Two-thirds of Female Orthopedic Trainees Report Sexual Harassment

Male attendings and residents groped, insulted, and humiliated residents, researchers report

Multi-Day Hospital Stays for Banged Up E-Scooter Riders

Denver researchers track "all the crazy injuries" -- and the associated high cost of care

Gunshot Victims Cost One Hospital $672,000 a Month, and It's Only Going Up

One-third of wounded patients at Cleveland trauma center patients were uninsured

Two Knees at Once: More Clarity on Pluses and Minuses

Surgeons say it's feasible in even severely obese patients, but beware of complications

Elbow Injuries Up in Youth Baseball. Are Coaches to Blame?

Many admit "lack of desire" to count pitches as recommended

Concussions in Sports: Don't Neglect Rugby

Most playing for more than a few years suffer head trauma, and few get adequate treatment

Robotic Knee Surgery: Fewer Problems, More Expensive

Balancing benefits and costs now the challenge for physicians, patients and payers

Doing Shoulder Surgery in Denver (or La Paz)? Read This

40-fold (!) increase in 30-day pulmonary embolism risk with procedures performed at high altitude

Pre-TKA Opioid Script Predicts Post-Op Prescription

Especially prevalent after 6 months post-op

Orthopedic Surgeons Should Advocate More, Come Together

Says incoming president William Maloney, MD

In NFL Players, Poor Outcomes With Tendon Repair

Only half who had patellar tendon repair returned to play

Football Rules: Are Changes Saving Heads?

Contrasting effects of rules on return-to-play and helmet fit

Ankle Steroid Shots Tied to Post-Op Infections

Study showed doubled rate of infections with intra-articular injections

Meniscal Tears in OA: Arthroscopy No Help

Patients with arthroscopy were 30% more likely to have joint replacement

Timing of Injections Affects Trigger Finger Outcome

Need for surgery high if steroid injections repeated within 6 months

Nasal Staph Linked With Post-Op Infection

Patients at risk include those with diabetes, immunosuppression, and renal insufficiency

Mortality High in Post-Arthroplasty Sepsis

Sources of sepsis included pneumonia and urinary tract or surgical site infections

Outpatient Surgery Safe for Total Hip

No medical or surgical events put patients at risk

Crosslinks Unhelpful in Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis

Crosslinks didn't improve outcomes, but added bulk and cost.

New Rx Protocol Improves Knee Replacement Recovery

Total knee arthroplasty patients back on feet sooner with new approach to pain management.

Bupivacaine Formula Cuts Narcotic Use

NEW ORLEANS -- A long-lasting formulation of the analgesic bupivacaine (Exparel) can do as good a job reducing post-surgical pain among knee replacement patients as continuous femoral nerve blocks, researchers said here.

Model Predicts MRSA in Septic Arthritis

CHICAGO -- A model that included easily obtainable values early in treatment successfully ruled out most cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children with septic arthritis, researchers found.

Spinal Implant Prices Vary, Process Drives Up Costs

CHICAGO -- Wide variations exist in the cost of the screws, plates, and cages for spinal implants, which contributes to the escalating costs of surgery and healthcare overall, a researcher said here.

Fracture Care for Kids on Medicaid Called 'Dismal'

CHICAGO -- Children receiving Medicaid are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain prompt orthopedic care following a fracture, a researcher said here.

Mixed Results for Metal Ions Test in MoM Hips

CHICAGO -- Measurement of metal ion levels in whole blood in patients with metal-on-metal hip implants is useful, but imperfect, for identifying those whose new hips are functioning poorly and may be likely to fail, a researcher said here.

AAOS: Arthritis Common Career Killer for GIs

SAN DIEGO -- Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for discharge from the military following battlefield injuries, according to a cohort study conducted by U.S. Army doctors.