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| 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, FAAOS (Texas)
Lawrence S. Halperin, MD, FAAOS (Fla.), was elected as the alternate member of the Nominating Committee. In addition, Bylaws Amendment #1, the Amendment to the Standards of Professionalism, and the Five-year Resolutions were all approved by the Fellowship. The notice of the official results can be found via the link below.
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| In Other News
Study Assesses Rates, Levels, and Factors Associated with RTS following Modified Arthroscopic Bristow Procedure
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy published a retrospective study of 142 shoulders of 137 patients, examining factors associated with return to sport (RTS) following the modified arthroscopic Bristow procedure. RTS rates, level of return, and timing of the return were assessed with a minimum two-year follow-up. At the final follow-up, 94.4 percent of patients were able to RTS. Of these, 86.6 percent were able to RTS to the preinjury level. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that previously failed arthroscopic Bankart repair was a significant predictor for achieving RTS at the preinjury level.
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| Study: Potential Clinical Application of Serum and Urine Biomarker Panels for Screening of DDH in At-risk Populations
By evaluating the effectiveness of serum and urine biomarker panels to differentiate patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) from those with healthy hips prior to the diagnosis of secondary hip osteoarthritis (OA), a study in the Journal of Orthopaedics found a potential clinical application of a routine diagnostic method for cost-effective and timely screening for DDH in at-risk populations. Urine and serum samples from patients aged between 15 and 33 years of age were analyzed. The panel comprised of two serum and urinary biomarkers provided the highest combined values for sensitivity (085) and specificity (1.00).
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| What Factors Affect Outcomes after Operative Management of Distal Intraarticular Tibia Fractures?
According to a retrospective study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, each additional 10 minutes of operative time over two hours was associated with increased rates of implant removal in patients undergoing operative management of distal intraarticular tibia fractures. The primary outcomes included superficial and deep infection, and loss of articular reduction and implant removal were secondary outcomes. In the cohort of 175 patients, increased age was associated with superficial infection rates, and smoking was associated with rates of nonunion. The number of approaches, type of approach, use of bone graft, and staging were not associated with infection outcomes.
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| Study: Association between Soft-tissue Thickness and Postoperative Outcomes in Obese Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
International Orthopaedics published a retrospective analysis of 148 obese patients undergoing minimally invasive lumbar decompression to evaluate the association between the thickness of the soft tissue and subcutaneous fat and postoperative outcomes. Analysis was conducted using different measures of adiposity: BMI >30, skin to lamina distance at the surgery site and at L4 >6 cm, and subcutaneous fat thickness at the surgery site and at L4 >3 cm. Patients with thicker soft tissue had higher comorbidity rates; however, there were no significant differences between the patient groups in terms of surgical and medical complications and functional outcomes.
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| AAOS Now
Fictional Scenario Underscores How Noncompete Clauses Can Contribute to a Culture of Hospital Disloyalty to Physicians
In a fictional scenario, David Bennett, MD, FAAOS, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, demonstrates the unintentional effects that noncompete clauses (NCCs) can have on the healthcare industry, specifically in the propagation of a culture of hospital disloyalty to loyal physicians. Highlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) new rule, which blocks companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for a rival through NCCs, he remarked “Even without this impending FTC action, it is important for hospitals and other healthcare organizations to carefully consider ending the use of NCCs.”
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| Your AAOS
Share Your Orthopaedic Research with a Global Audience
As the official journal of AAOS, the Journal of the AAOS® (JAAOS®) is read by more than 39,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. With no submission fees and a rigorous peer-review process, JAAOS is committed to publishing only the highest quality, evidence-based research. Its 4.00 journal impact factor and close to 10,000 article citations attest to the impact of the articles published. With more than 90,000 monthly website visits and an International Advisory Board representing 16 countries, JAAOS is the premier destination for orthopaedics. Submit your manuscript via the link below and join the ranks of JAAOS‘ esteemed authors!
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