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| 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 the Committee Appointment Program is designed so interested members can only view positions for which their membership category is eligible to apply.
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| In Other News
Study: Influence of Implant Radius of Curvature and Sagittal Plane Starting Point on Anterior Cortical Perforation Risk in Distal Femur
According to a retrospective study in Current Orthopaedic Practice, increased implant radius of curvature (ROC) significantly increased the risk for anterior cortical perforation of the distal femur. The researchers assessed the influence of sagittal plane starting point on rate of anterior cortical perforation using 3D CT reconstructions of 53 patients. Of these patients, 18 were aged <65 years and 35 aged >65 years. Regardless of age or implant manufacturer, the perforation rate increased significantly as starting point moved from anterior (6 percent) to posterior (79 percent). Perforation rate was also significantly increased in older patients (47 percent versus 34 percent).
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| Study Investigates Risk of Second ACL Injury in Patients with Generalized Joint Hypermobility following ACLR
The British Journal of Sports Medicine published an observational cohort study examining the one-year risk of a second ACL injury in patients with and without generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) who returned to sports (RTS) following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Demographic and outcome data and the incidence of second ACL injury were collected from 50 patients with and 175 without GJH. Within one year of RTS, seven GJH patients and five non-GJH patients incurred a second ACL injury. There was a 5.53-fold increase in the risk of sustaining a second ipsilateral or contralateral ACL injury in patients with GJH.
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| Ultrasound-assisted Study Assesses Impact of Volar Locking Plate Position on the Median Nerve in Distal Radius Fractures
A study in Injury investigated the effect of differing volar locking plate prominence on the median nerve (MN) in distal radius fractures with ultrasound assistance to guide clinical treatment. Forty-four patients were included in the study, and different plate positions were graded using Soong classification. MN parameters were measured via ultrasound and included the median nerve cross-sectional area (MNCSA). The MNCSA at the flexed, neutral, and extended wrist positions was smallest at grade 0 and largest at grade 2. Among differing Soong grades, no significant differences were noted regarding grip strength and sensation.
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| Study: Surgical Treatment of Ankle Instability in Pediatric Patients with Os Subfibulare
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery published a prospective study which assessed the efficacy of operative management of chronic ankle instability in 16 pediatric patients with os subfibulare. Visual analog scale and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score questionnaires were obtained presurgery and at a mean 43.2 months postsurgery. From pre- to postsurgery, mean Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores improved from 66.8 to 92.3 and pain levels improved from 67.1 to 12.7. All pediatric patients reported improved ankle stability; however, one patient reported intermittent pain without symptoms of instability following another injury.
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| AAOS Now
AAOS Prioritizes Safety with New Online Toolkit Focused on Workplace Violence
Healthcare workers face the highest risk of workplace violence in the United States. AAOS leaders have responded to the increased threat by supporting programs to protect healthcare professionals, as well as creating the new Workplace Violence Toolkit which provides resources to help improve safety from violence for both orthopaedic patients and care teams. “We urge all healthcare organizations to prioritize the safety of their associates and to take proactive measures to prevent workplace violence,” AAOS President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, shared.
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| Your AAOS
AAOS Surgical Skills in Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty
Elevate your surgical skills in total hip and total knee arthroplasty by attending this hands-on course, taking place Sept. 22 to 24 in Rosemont, Ill Expert faculty will deliver contemporary strategies for preoperative planning, surgical execution, and postoperative management for primary and revision total hip and total knee arthroplasty. Spend most of the course in the cadaver lab practicing current techniques for a variety of procedures with direct guidance from course instructors, including directors Nicholas J. Giori, MD, PhD, FAAOS; Charles L. Nelson, MD, FAAOS; Hany S. Bedair, MD, FAAOS; and David W. Manning, MD, FAAOS.
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| New AAOS Toolkit Aims to Reduce Violence in the Healthcare Field
The newly launched AAOS Workplace Violence Toolkit was developed with the goal of educating Academy members on violence in the healthcare field and facilitating improved workplace environments This toolkit will provide the orthopaedic community with tools and resources to help improve the safety of care for both orthopaedic patients and care teams. AAOS Toolkits aim to offer resources and enable readers to learn about an issue and identify methods for addressing them. They can be used to inform and guide implementation, from individuals and facilities alike.
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