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| Today’s Top Story
Fellows Elect AAOS Nominating Committee
The members of the AAOS Nominating Committee have been identified. The AAOS Fellowship elected five members to the AAOS Nominating Committee, and the AAOS Board of Directors appointed the chair. One additional member was jointly elected by the Board of Councilors (BOC) and the Board of Specialty Societies (BOS). The AAOS Nominating Committee will present its slate of nominees to the Fellowship by Nov. 9, 120 days prior to the Business Meeting at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting. The AAOS Nominating Committee members are Joseph A. Bosco, III, MD, FAAOS (New York), Chair; Frederick M. Azar, MD, FAAOS (Tennessee); Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS (New Jersey), Joint BOC/BOS Representative; John T. Gill, MD, FAAOS (Texas); Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, FAAOS (Illinois); Richard F. Kyle, MD, FAAOS (Minnesota); and Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, FAAOS (New York). Susan V. Bukata, MD, FAAOS (California) was elected as the alternate member of the committee. |
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| In Other News
Study Evaluates Benefit of Extended Oral Antibiotic Prophylaxis after Aseptic Revision THA
A retrospective study published online in The Journal of Arthroplasty reported that the use of extended oral antibiotic (EOA) prophylaxis after aseptic revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) was not associated with a significant decrease in risk of postoperative infection or re-revision. In total, 1,107 aseptic revision THAs were included, and 370 patients received EOA for >24 hours postoperatively. Rates of infection at 90 days, one year, and five years were 2.3 percent, 2.7 percent, and 3.5 percent. EOA was associated with a trend toward lower risk of infection, but this relationship was not statistically significant.
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| Study: BMI Is Not Associated with Follow-up Surgery for Knee Stiffness after Multi-ligament Knee Injury Surgery
A study of 190 patients who underwent multi-ligament knee injury (MLKI) surgery reported that preoperative BMI was not associated with the risk of postoperative stiffness requiring manipulation under anesthesia. This study was published online in Arthroscopy. Mean follow-up was 27.3 months. Twenty-nine percent of patients required postoperative manipulation under anesthesia for knee stiffness, at a mean of 3.77 months. Mean BMI was similar for patients who did or did not require this treatment. External fixation at index surgery and vascular injury were independent predictors of further surgery.
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| Study Investigates Efficacy of the Graded Motor Imagery Program for Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness
The Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) rehabilitation program was effective in improving function, pain, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with posttraumatic elbow stiffness, according to a study published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Fifty patients were included. Twenty-five patients underwent the GMI program and the remaining 25 went through a structured exercise program. Both groups demonstrated significantly improved Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand scores at six weeks follow-up. The GMI group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in elbow flexion and extension active ROM, pain during activity, and muscle strength than the structured exercise group.
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| Study: Long-term Follow-up of Ceramic-coated Implants in Total Ankle Replacement
A study published online in Foot & Ankle International reported a 10-year survival rate of 67.5 percent for ceramic-coated implants (CCI) used in total ankle replacement. In total, 254 patients received the CCI implant (Evolution implant). The overall complications rate was 54 percent, and 37 percent of patients required reoperation. Ten-year implant survival was 76.8 percent in patients treated for inflammatory joint disease, and 63.1 percent for those treated for other indications.
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| AAOS Now
July Issue of AAOS Now Is Now Online
AAOS members will soon receive the print edition of the July issue of AAOS Now, but the electronic edition is already available on the AAOS Now website. This month’s issue highlights the Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program, an updated clinical practice guideline regarding hip fractures in older patients, AAOS advocacy efforts to reduce the administrative burdens on orthopaedic surgeons, and more.
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| Your AAOS
Take Part in the Development of a Technology Overview
AAOS is seeking volunteers to take part on the work group for the development of the Use of Robotics for Total Knee Arthroplasty Technology Overview. Due to limited space, applications will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first served basis.
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