The AAOS Membership Council is currently accepting applications for a member-at-large position. The position is open to current Active Fellows. Applications are due by April 14.
Study: Direct Lateral and Direct Anterior THA Show Low Risk of Instability in Patients with Prior LSF
According to a retrospective study published in the April 1 issue of the Journal of AAOS ®, anterior supine-based approaches are associated with a low risk of dislocation in patients with simultaneous degenerative hip and lumbar spine pathology. A total of 582 patients aged ≥18 years who received lumbar spinal fusion (LSF) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) between 2000 and 2018 were evaluated. The direct anterior approach was used in 24.6 percent of patients and the direct lateral approach was used in 75.4 percent. Only five dislocations occurred in the entire cohort (0.9 percent).
Study Identifies Variable Functional Mobility within Levels of Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy
A retrospective study published in the April issue of the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics reported variability in mobility function within each level of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) when administered to children with cerebral palsy (CP). In total, 788 patients (mean age, 11.2 years) underwent the GMFCS and the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS). There were significant differences in FMS ratings distribution among GMFCS levels for all distances measured (at home, at school, and around the community).
Randomized Study: Protein Supplementation Is Associated with Improved Recovery after PSF
A randomized study published online in Clinical Spine Surgery found increased protein intake was associated with improved healing after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) compared with a placebo-controlled group. From 48 hours preoperatively to one month postoperatively, participants received a diet with 1.2 g of protein. The intervention group received an additional 36 g whey protein supplement daily. The intervention group had significantly higher rates of vertebral fusion, lower rates of surgical site infection and pain, and improved wound healing compared with the control group.
Reporting Deadline for Period 1 Provider Relief Funds Extended
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that it is reopening the reporting period for recipients of Period 1 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. The reporting period was reopened to allow recipients experiencing extenuating circumstances to apply for a Request to Report Late. Examples of extenuating circumstances include severe illness or death, impact from a natural disaster, and several types of administrative errors or miscommunications regarding notification of the reporting period. It is important to note that submitting the request does not guarantee approval. Requests to Report Late may be submitted from Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 22.
In this article, James D. Kang, MD, FAAOS, chair of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Research Committee, describes the importance of scientific research to the ABOS’ mission to protect the public and further the knowledge of orthopaedic surgery. As Dr. Kang explains, the Board’s Research Committee assists the Board in the evaluation of data to assess and improve the validity and reliability of examinations administered by the ABOS, including the ABOS Web-based Longitudinal Assessment pathway that was launched in 2019.
Take Part in the Development of an Appropriate Use Criteria
AAOS is seeking volunteers to take part in two exciting opportunities: (1) as a voting panelist for the development of the Nonarthroplasty Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Appropriate Use Criteria, and (2) as a reviewer for the Surgical Management for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Practice Guideline. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first served basis.
