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  Today's Top Story Study Evaluates Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach for Elderly Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures A prospective randomized trial in the Journal of the AAOS® compared the efficacy of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) versus a conventional group participating in the perioperative administration and one-year follow-up for elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures. Seventy-six patients comprised the study population, and the MDT was composed of doctors from nine disciplines The time before weight bearing (59.93 versus 67.93 days), [...]

  Today's Top Story One Month Countdown to 2023 Orthopaedic Advocacy Week Are you ready for it? Now is the time to mark your calendar for a virtual opportunity to influence and ignite change for key healthcare policy issues impacting musculoskeletal care. From July 24 to 28, orthopaedic surgeons across the United States are invited to participate in a completely virtual grassroots advocacy effort. Daily activities during Orthopaedic Advocacy Week include sending prewritten letters to Congress, supporting regulatory [...]

  Today's Top Story AAOS 2023 Fellowship Ballot Results The Fellowship ballot results for the AAOS 2023 Nominating Committee are final. Members of the Nominating Committee are: Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS (Ga.) – Chair Lisa K. Cannada, MD, FAAOS (Fla.) Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, FAAOS (Colo.) Mary L. Ireland, MD, FAAOS (Ky.) Vincent D. Pellegrini, Jr., MD, FAAOS (N.H.) Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS (Tenn.)—Joint Board of Councilors/Board of Specialty Societies representative David D. Teuscher, MD, [...]

  Today's Top Story AAOS Joins Organizations in Voicing Concern over Rising Risk of Caring for Patient Athletes In an open letter published earlier this week, AAOS and 27 other sports medicine organizations voiced concern over the rising complexity and risk associated with providing care to patient athletes. They pointed to their higher likelihood of injury, lower return-to-play rates, and increased likelihood of significant loss of high-earning income potential. A concerted effort is needed to preserve this special [...]

  Today's Top Story AAOS Volunteer Opportunities: Applications Open through Aug. 1  Apply to serve on one of the many AAOS Councils and Committees. Members who have an interest in contributing to the mission and vision of AAOS are encouraged to visit the link below to view and apply for available volunteer positions within the AAOS governance structure. Member username and password are required to view and apply for positions of interest. Volunteers should keep in mind that [...]

Today's Top Story Study: Does Anticoagulant Use after ACLR Affect Rate of MUA? Arthrofibrosis following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) was associated with the use of pre- or postoperative thromboprophylaxis, according to a study in the Journal of the AAOS®. In order to determine whether anticoagulant use had an effect on the incidence of manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) for treatment of arthrofibrosis after ACLR, 216,147 patients were identified and stratified by MUA within two years of ACLR. Overall, 162 percent [...]

  Today's Top Story Study Identifies Risk Factors for Shoulder PJI According to a study of 998 patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, younger patients and those undergoing procedures other than anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) were at a higher risk of shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Patient and surgical characteristics were compared between patients who developed shoulder PJI and those that did not. Overall, 20 patients developed shoulder PJI. Patients with [...]

  Today's Top Story Testosterone Replacement Therapy Associated with Increased Rates of RCTs and RCRs A study in the Journal of the AAOS® found an increased rate of rotator cuff tears (RCTs) and repairs (RCRs) in patients who were prescribed testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) when compared against control patients. Of the 673,862 patients with RCTs analyzed, 9,168 were prescribed TRT for at least 90 days before their RCT. The rates of RCT, RCR, and subsequent or revision RCR were [...]

  Today's Top Story Reminder: Fellowship Voting Ends June 3 All Fellows are urged to cast their ballot this week on the proposed amendment to the Standard of Professionalism on Professional Relationships. Voting period will close on Saturday, June 3. Any Fellows who believe they have not received a ballot should check the email account provided to AAOS, including their inbox, clutter, and spam folders. Anyone having difficulty accessing their ballot should contact governance@aaos.org. Fellows can also verify [...]

  Today's Top Story BOS and BOC Leaders Weigh in on #VOTE4SOP Campaign All AAOS Fellows are encouraged to vote on the proposed amendment to the Standard of Professionalism (SOP) on Professional Relationships before voting ends on June 3. According to Armando F. Vidal, MD, FAAOS, chair of the Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), “The current amendment would highlight harassment, bullying, and discrimination as unacceptable behaviors that fall under the professional conduct standard. This change does not alter [...]