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Time is running out! The 2022 AAOS Member Satisfaction Survey gives you the opportunity to share with leadership what is on your mind to improve AAOS services, resources, and future benefits for you, your peers, and future AAOS members. Please answer just four simple questions now. Curious about what other members have told us? Visit www.aaos.org/weheardyou to learn about last year’s results.
Study: Local Infiltration Analgesia versus Interscalene Block for Pain Management after Shoulder Arthroplasty
According to a prospective study published online in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, local infiltration analgesia (LIA) and an interscalene block provided similar analgesia during the first 24 hours after primary shoulder arthroplasty. Seventy-four patients were randomized to receive LIA injections or an interscalene block. The primary outcomes were postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, opioid consumption in morphine milligram equivalents, and complications. There were no significant differences in postoperative VAS pain scores and opioid consumption; however, patients in the injection group had significantly higher amounts of intraoperative opioid consumption.
Study: Postoperative Outcomes of MPFL Reconstruction with or without Concomitant TTO
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy published a systematic review online comparing the postoperative outcomes of isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) versus concomitant MPFLR and tibial-tubercle osteotomy (TTO). Reviewing 31 studies comprised of 1,405 patients, Kujala anterior knee pain score, redislocation rates, return to sport (RTS) rates, and complications were recorded. Isolated MPFLR led to similar anterior knee pain and redislocation and complication rates compared to TTO; however, the mean RTS rate was lower in the MPFLR group compared with the TTO group (82 percent versus 92 percent).
Retrospective Study Evaluates Cement Mantle Characteristics on Early Loosening in Total Elbow Arthroplasty
According to a retrospective study published online in The Journal of Hand Surgery, inadequate cement mantle quality was associated with an increased risk of early aseptic loosening after primary total elbow arthroplasty. A total of 54 patients were included in the study Radiographs were reviewed to determine cement mantle characteristics pre- and one year postoperatively. Radiographic evidence of loosening one year after surgery was observed in 45 percent of cases. Eight patients underwent revision in the group with early loosening compared with one patient without early loosening.
Study: Radiofrequency Ablation versus Surgical Excision for Spinal Osteoid Osteoma
A systematic review published online in the European Spine Journal examined the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) versus surgical excision for the treatment of spinal osteoid osteoma. The main outcomes included pain before and after intervention, treatment success rate, and complications. Overall, 31 studies and 749 patients were included in the analysis. For patients undergoing surgical excision, the mean treatment success rate was 85.6 percent, versus 88.6 percent in the RFA group. Comparing surgical excision and RFA patients, the complication rates were 7.8 percent and 4.4 percent, respectively.
AAOS members now have a mobile “front door” to their organization in the form of the brand-new app that puts AAOS’ many resources at their fingertips. The AAOS Membership App, which is rolling out this month, provides members quick access to the most sought-after information from AAOS and makes it easy to complete tasks like updating member profiles and disclosures. In addition, the AAOS Membership App features member-to-member direct messaging to help members quickly connect and engage with their orthopaedic colleagues.
Final Weeks to Register for the AAOS Workers’ Compensation Course
Make plans to attend the 24th annual AAOS Workers’ Compensation Course, Nov. 4 to 6 in San Antonio, Texas. Growing in popularity every year, this CME event is designed to help orthopaedic surgeons develop and improve their handling of the medical and nonmedical components of workers’ compensation cases. Attendees will explore the current legal, administrative, ethical, and insurance issues in their cases and how to address them
