Consider applying for the following positions by Dec. 18:
Bylaws Committee—member position
International Committee—international member position
Musculoskeletal Tumor & Metabolic Disease Program Committee—member positions
Practice Management/Rehabilitation Program Committee—member positions
Shoulder & Elbow Program Committee—member positions
Spine Instructional Course Committee—member position
Members who have an interest in contributing to the mission and vision of AAOS are encouraged to visit aaos.org/cap to view and apply for available volunteer positions.
Study: Septic Arthritis within One Year of TKA Is Associated with PJI
According to a study in The Journal of Arthroplasty, the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was increased in the first year after septic arthritis (SA). The study focused on the incidence of PJI in patients with a history of SA at zero to three months, three to six months, six to nine months, and nine to 12 months. Overall, 4,251 patients were grouped based on the time between the SA diagnosis and TKA. Compared with a control group, all time cohorts were more likely to require revision due to PJI.
Retrospective Study Investigates Shoulder Pain and Morphological Degenerative Changes after Contralateral Amputation
A retrospective case series in Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery investigated musculoskeletal pain and structural degenerative changes of the shoulder after contralateral amputation. Twenty patients were included in the study. Morphological degenerative changes were assessed via radiograph, and upper extremity and physical activity was measured via Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores. The mean time since amputation was 26.3 years. The mean SSV and DASH scores were 61.9 and 476, respectively. The unharmed shoulder showed significantly more full-thickness rotator cuff tears and joint effusion compared with the amputated side.
Study Compares Open versus Arthroscopic All-inside Anatomic Reconstruction with Autologous Gracilis Tendon to Treat Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
Arthroscopy published a prospective study assessing return to sport (RTS) rates and clinical outcomes of arthroscopic all-inside and open anatomic reconstruction with gracilis tendon autograft for chronic lateral ankle instability. There were 31 arthroscopic all-inside anatomic reconstruction patients and 26 open anatomic reconstruction with gracilis tendon autograft. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and visual analog scale (VAS) were assessed at three months, six months, 12 months, and 24 months after surgery. Compared with the open group, those in the arthroscopy group had significantly earlier RTS and improved AOFAS and VAS scores at six months postoperatively.
Prognostic Study: Evaluation of Shoe Size and Calf Girth in Children with Idiopathic Clubfoot
The Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics published a prognostic study investigating the effect of a treated clubfoot on shoe size and calf girth in pediatric patients. The study population comprised 26 patients with unilateral clubfoot, 19 with bilateral clubfeet, and 20 controls. Symmetry differences were measured at ages 5, 7, and 10. Patients with bilateral clubfeet had a significantly smaller difference between both feet regarding shoe size On average, patients with unilateral clubfoot had a 1.5 size smaller shoe Unilateral clubfoot resulted in a 2 cm smaller calf girth on the involved side compared with the uninvolved side.
Golf Legend Will Serve as the Presidential Guest Speaker at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas
PGA champion Tom Watson has been selected as the Presidential Guest Speaker for the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting. Mr. Watson will speak during Your Academy, the marquee event of each meeting, which will feature addresses from AAOS leadership; the annual AAOS awards for distinguished research and leadership; and the Presidential Guest Speaker, invited by the outgoing AAOS president.
Register for a Free Upcoming Webinar Covering 2023 CPT E/M Coding Updates
Join AAOS Coding Coverage and Reimbursement Committee members in a discussion covering CPT changes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services for 2023, taking place Dec. 14 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. CST. Topics include the upcoming changes affecting CPT E/M codes, which will greatly impact the reporting of services rendered and obtaining the appropriate reimbursement. The webinar includes a detailed review of revisions to the reporting of Hospital Inpatient/Observation Services, Consultations, Prolonged Service with or without Direct Contact, and the changes in Medical Decision Making (MDM) guidelines for 2023. Members can submit questions in advance to be answered during the live webinar.
