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| Today’s Top Story
AAOS Actively Supports American College of Surgeons Firearm Strategy
In a letter to AAOS members, AAOS President Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, reaffirmed AAOS’ support of the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS’) firearm strategy. “Following the recent firearm-related tragedies, AAOS leadership met with leaders from the ACS and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association to discuss collaborative efforts among our respective organizations to take steps to protect our children in their schools and homes,” Dr. Savoie wrote. In addition to active support of ACS’ recommendations, AAOS will also utilize advocacy resources to support appropriate legislation to address this issue.
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Read the ACS Firearm Strategy… |
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| In Other News
Randomized Study Investigates Benefit of Early Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in Young Patients with Traumatic Meniscal Tears
A randomized controlled trial published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that early arthroscopic partial meniscectomy was not superior to physical therapy with delayed partial meniscectomy in young patients (aged 18 to 45 years) with traumatic meniscal tears. One hundred patients were randomized to one of the two regimens In the physical therapy group, 41 percent received delayed arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. At a mean of 24 months follow-up, the average International Knee Documentation Committee score was 78 in both groups, with a between-group difference of 0.1 points out of 100.
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| Study: Ipsilateral 3D CT Imaging for Calculating Native Glenoid Width in Patients with Anterior Shoulder Instability
A study published online in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy found that, in patients with established anterior shoulder instability and glenoid bone loss, the native glenoid width can be estimated based on glenoid height using ipsilateral 3D CT imaging in the native shoulder. Forty-three glenoid CT scans were collected from patients who underwent contralateral shoulder glenoid reconstruction. Glenoid width was strongly correlated with glenoid height, as well as gender, glenoid shape, and anteroposterior and superior–inferior depth. Pear (46.5 percent) and oval morphotypes (39.6 percent) were the most common glenoid shapes.
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| Surgical Techniques and Clinical Outcomes for Medial Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review
A systematic review published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine reported a high success rate with surgical treatment of refractory medial epicondylitis (ME). Sixteen studies, comprising 479 elbows, were included. Three surgical techniques were identified: open, arthroscopic, and percutaneous. Tennis was the most common sport played by patients and manual laborer was the most common occupation. Surgical success ranged from 63 percent to 100 percent across studies, with a 4.3 percent complications rate. Rates of return to sports and work were ≥81 percent and ≥66.7 percent, respectively.
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| Study: Postural Control Is Associated with Risk of Falls in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study of 289 patients with rheumatoid arthritis found that a one-leg stand was a good screening tool to discriminate patients at high and low risk of falls. At baseline, patients underwent several assessments of postural control. At one year follow-up, 20.2 percent of 238 patients experienced at least one fall since index. Age, FICSIT-4 scores from 0 to 4, and one-leg standing were significantly associated with falls. Patients scoring in the lowest quartiles for postural sway (i.e., Romberg Test and semitandem and tandem stands) were also associated with greater risk of fall.
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| AAOS Now
Healthcare Accessibility Is an Issue that Demands Attention
In this edition of his Advocacy 201 series, Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, provided insights into the future of healthcare accessibility, including upcoming AAOS initiatives to address burdens to accessible care. “Improving access to care is a multifaceted issue, and there is no single remedy,” Dr. Lundy wrote. “In any new initiative, incorporating the voices of physicians and patients will be critical to achieving meaningful change.”
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| Your AAOS
Upcoming Hands-On Surgical Skills Course: AAOS Advanced Techniques in Knee—Cartilage, Ligaments, Osteotomy, Meniscus, and More
Make plans to attend this course, Oct. 13 to 15 in Rosemont, Ill. An action-packed program features world-class faculty breaking new ground in repair, replacement, and restoration techniques. Designed for highly interactive learning, programming focuses on cutting-edge approaches, novel techniques, next-generation strategies, and new frontiers in technology, including more than 10 hours of lab time. Early-bird savings end August 14.
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