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| Today’s Top Story
Experience Amazing Educational Opportunities at AAOS 2023 in Las Vegas
The AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting educational program includes sessions, interactive lectures, courses, and workshops focused on the latest breakthroughs in orthopaedics across all specialties and career stages. This year’s meeting format has been reimagined, with Specialty Society sessions now anchoring the meeting on Tuesday and Saturday. It’s all happening March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas, and you have to be there to experience it.
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| In Other News
Study Investigates Rates of PJI in THA Patients Diagnosed with Septic Arthritis at Differing Time Intervals
The Journal of Arthroplasty published a cohort study which found that less than a one-year quiescent period after septic arthritis was associated with a significantly high risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The septic and aseptic arthritis cohorts comprised 1,052 patients and 5,000 patients, respectively. The incidence of PJI 90 days to two years following THA was recorded. The septic arthritis cohort was more likely to require revisions due to PJI. Patients diagnosed with septic arthritis <6 months before surgery were at a greater risk of PJI compared with patients diagnosed between 6 to 12 months.
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| Study: Long-term Outcomes after ACLR Using Bone-patellar Tendon-bone versus Hamstring Tendon Autografts
A systematic review published in Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery compared the 10-year outcomes following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) using bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts. Nine studies comprising 1,833 patients were identified. BPTB patients had significantly better knee laxity and activity levels compared with HT patients. Patients who received HT autografts had better outcomes in International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, and pivot shift testing. There were no significant differences between groups in the Lysholm Score, Lachman test, single-legged hop test, and deficits in range of motion.
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| Study Examines Association of Pre- and Postoperative Opioid Use and Patient-reported Outcomes after Ankle Fracture Fixation
In a retrospecitve study published in Foot & Ankle International, older age, higher BMI, bimalleolar fractures, and postoperative opioid morphine milligram equivalent amount were independently associated with lower Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores in patients undergoing ankle fracture fixation. Patient demographics and pre- and postoperative opioid prescriptions were assessed in 294 patients. FAAM questionnaires were collected at six weeks and three months postsurgery. Patients with chronic pain, preoperative opioid use, psychiatric diagnoses, tobacco use, and trimalleolar fractures were more likely to have higher amounts of opioids prescribed postoperatively.
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| Study: Patient-reported Outcomes of Three-ligament Tenodesis in Patients with Partial or Complete Scapholunate Ligament Injuries
A study evaluated the differences in patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) scores, satisfaction, and return to work between patients with partial and complete chronic traumatic scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) injuries treated with three-ligament tenodesis. The cohort study was published online in The Journal of Hand Surgery. Thirty-nine patients and 90 patients had partial and complete SLIL injuries, respecitvely. At the one-year follow-up, both cohorts had significantly improved PRWE scores; however, there were no statistical differences between groups. Patients with complete SLIL injuries had a 70 percent higher return to work rate one year after three-ligament tenodesis.
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| AAOS Now
AAOS Announces Research Funding for Orthopaedic Specialty Societies
AAOS announced the first recipients of the AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) Research Support Fund Awards. Three investigators and their sponsoring organizations will receive awards ranging from $40,000 to $140,000—for a total of $250,000—toward evidence-based research in musculoskeletal healthcare. All applications were reviewed for scientific merit through AAOS’ Scientific Review Group, a workgroup consisting of representatives from the AAOS Research and Quality Council, the BOS, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation.
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| Your AAOS
For Residents: Part I Board Exam Prep Course
Registration is open for the virtual AAOS Orthopaedic Board Preparation and Review Course, April 18 to 22, 2023. The course is structured for optimal convenience and effectiveness, with course materials delivered in a phased rollout. Faculty present material based on common test questions to guide residents through the vast amount of content in each specialty area. Review all course content until exam day.
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