Orthopaedics

Predicting Risk for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears

Predicting Risk for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears

New research will explore individual risk factors, including genetics.

Opioid Use Before Joint Replacement Surgery: Adverse Outcomes

Opioid Use Before Joint Replacement Surgery: Adverse Outcomes

Preoperative opioid use before elective surgery brings elevated risk and costs.

Insights into Complex Tibial Plateau Fractures

Insights into Complex Tibial Plateau Fractures

Orthopaedic trauma surgeons look to better treat these common, but complex, injuries.

Avoid “Whoops” Surgery by Unmasking Soft Tissue Sarcoma Early

With misdiagnosis common and training often insufficient, an expert promotes a simple protocol to identify sarcomas.

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VR’s Time Has Arrived in Surgical Training

A team exploring virtual reality training in orthopaedics reveals the technology's immense potential — and surprising nuances.

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Probing the Underlying Causes of Fragility Fractures

Leveraging a suite of technologies, a new study of bone matrix aims to reveal why type 2 diabetes puts patients at higher fracture risk.

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Discussing the CDC’s New mTBI Pediatric Guidelines, with Andrew Gregory

New CDC clinical recommendations emphasize the need for provider education.

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Operative vs. Non-Operative Treatment for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears, with Jed Kuhn

Discussing new research and innovation in rotator cuff injury treatment.

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Sarcoma Patients Benefit from Collaboration of Musculoskeletal Experts

Sarcoma Patients Benefit from Collaboration of Musculoskeletal Experts

Innovation has transformed the range of diagnostic and treatment options available.

From Osteoporosis to Heterotopic Ossification: Plasmin Keeps Hydroxyapatite Where It Should Be

From Osteoporosis to Heterotopic Ossification: Plasmin Keeps Hydroxyapatite Where It Should Be

New findings about plasmin activity point to therapies that may prevent soft tissue calcification without adversely affecting systemic bone physiology or regeneration.

New AAOS Guidelines for Hip Osteoarthritis, with Gregory Polkowski

New AAOS Guidelines for Hip Osteoarthritis, with Gregory Polkowski

Corticosteroids, physical therapy and non-narcotics among recommendations given strong or moderate support.