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| Today’s Top Story
Make Your Plan for AAOS 2022
Scale new heights of excellence in orthopaedic surgery and start planning your participation in the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting, March 22–26 in Chicago, today. Now is the time to register, reserve your room, review health and safety resources, and browse education (the full program is coming soon).
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| In Other News
Study: Sickle Cell Trait Is Associated with Increased Risk of THA Complications and Infection
A retrospective study published in The Journal of Arthroplasty found that sickle cell trait (SCT) was associated with complications and joint infection and loosening after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The researchers matched 1,646 THA patients with SCT to controls without SCT. At 30 and 90 days post-THA, SCT was associated with higher likelihoods of cerebrovascular accident, anemia, acute renal failure, pneumonia, sepsis, venous thromboembolism, and respiratory failure. The increased risk of joint infection was significantly elevated in SCT carriers through two years postoperatively. The authors noted that hypoxia, acidosis, and dehydration (states that increase sickling) should be prevented in patients with SCT to reduce THA complications.
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| Study: Superior Outcomes of Surgery versus Conservative Treatment for Distal Biceps Ruptures
A systematic review published online in the Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery found superior functional and patient-reported outcomes for surgical treatment of distal biceps ruptures compared with conservative management. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 62 studies, comprising 2,481 cases (operative, n = 2,402; nonoperative, n = 79). All nonoperative cases were in males. Surgery led to significantly greater flexion and supination strength and endurance compared with conservative treatment. Surgery was also associated with significantly higher scores for the Disabilities of the Arm, Hand, and Shoulder and Mayo Elbow Performance Score assessments.
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| Study: Patient-reported Outcomes of Simple Decompression for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Simple decompression for primary cubital tunnel syndrome significantly improved functional status in patients with mild to severe symptoms, though symptom severity was not reduced among patients with the mildest symptoms at intake, according to a study published online in the Journal of Hand Surgery. In total, 145 patients completed the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire at intake and three- and six-month follow-up There was an overall improvement in scores after treatment. Patients who presented with severe symptoms demonstrated significant improvement in symptom severity. Baseline symptom severity was not associated with patient satisfaction at six months.
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| AAOS Files Amicus Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging No Surprises Act Rule
AAOS joined in filing an amicus brief supporting the lawsuit—led by the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association—that challenges the federal government’s implementation of the No Surprises Act. The brief, signed by nine national medical specialty organizations and 16 state medical societies, warned that the regulations which took effect Jan. 1 “bluntly undercut” carefully crafted legislation and will greatly diminish patient access to care. “In turning to legal action, we remain committed to protecting patients from the heavy hand of insurers and ensuring that the imbalance of power in good-faith negotiations over payment disputes is not further exacerbated,” said AAOS President Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS.
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| AAOS Now
Year in Review: AAOS’ Advocacy Efforts Prove Successful
In this column, Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council, looks back on advocacy for musculoskeletal care in 2021, which he called “one of the most unusual years that lobbying organizations have experienced in American politics.” Dr. Lundy counted the AAOS Office of Government Relations “wins” in the past year, from overcoming a tumultuous election to holding the inaugural Orthopaedic Advocacy Week.
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| AAOS Volunteer Opportunity
Take Part on a Key Informants Panel
AAOS is seeking volunteers to participate on a Key Informants Panel for the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Practice Guideline. While not a voting member of the workgroup, a key informant would still be charged with reviewing introductory material, submitting guideline recommendation topics via survey, reviewing the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) list after it has been developed by the work group, and acting as a peer reviewer once this guideline has been developed.
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