The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced Texas orthopaedic surgeon, Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, as its new president for 2023–2024. Dr. Bozic will assume the position following the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas this week.
At this year’s American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, held March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented new research on a variety of topics in orthopedic surgery, including studies related to minimally invasive surgery, racial disparities, and opioid alternatives for pain management in spine care.
A study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and other centers found that total hip replacement performed with a cementless prosthesis for a femoral neck fracture led to a higher rate of a second fracture and subsequent revision surgery. The research was presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The results were also published online in The Journal of Arthroplasty in October 2022.
For patients with higher body mass index (BMI) undergoing unicompartmental or "partial" knee replacement (UKR), long-term outcomes are improved when the implant is placed using a cementless rather than cemented technique, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
The 2023 Spine Summit, presented by the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, will pack in plenty of intriguing educational opportunities, exciting networking events and thrilling entertainment over the four-day meeting at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, March 16-19. At the new Spine Summit, keynote speakers, presenters and entertainment will revolve around the theme of “Excellence Requires Change – MVP: Mastery, Vision, Purpose.”
Cameras that can scan an entire body in a fraction of a second can give spinal surgeons an accurate assessment of how much range of motion youth with scoliosis have in their torso – a critical piece of information for guiding management of people with the condition, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City have found.
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) found that intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging was superior to two-dimensional radiographs in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery. The research was presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
While the overall number of sports-related injuries is decreasing, the severity of those injuries and the number of head and neck injuries are on the rise.
Two studies presented at the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting found that patients who had shoulder arthroplasty could return to play golf or racket sports within six months to one year, experiencing significantly decreased pain as well maintained or improved performance.
Chicago Marathon® participants helped orthopaedic researchers further understand the impact of long-distance running on bone and joint health, specifically knee and hip arthritis in recreational runners.
Patients aged 55 and younger were found to have worse pain, function and quality of life following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to patients 75 years and older.
In the first study to establish patient satisfaction after outpatient joint arthroplasty (TJA) in an academic medical center (AMC) setting, patients indicated they were very likely to undergo the outpatient procedure again and had high patient reported outcomes (PROs).
While Electronic Health Records improve access to patient information, charting increases the clerical burden on physicians as medical documentation has been identified as a contributing factor to burnout.
With an increase in total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures being performed on younger patients, these patients have historically had poor long-term outcomes associated with implant failure.
Research led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified a possible treatment strategy for a rare bone marrow failure syndrome that is named poikiloderma with neutropenia. The work also may have implications for treating other bone marrow failure syndromes with similar underlying dysfunctions.
Outside of TTP El Paso, there are no other orthopaedic traumatologists (specialists trained in orthopaedic trauma) within a 250-mile radius of El Paso. Colleagues from Big Bend, Texas, to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, regularly refer challenging cases involving fracture-related complications, deformities and hardware implant problems to Dr. Adler and his team.
Hace unos años, se consideraba que el levantamiento con peso estaba reservado solo para fisicoculturistas y deportistas. Sin embargo, se han investigado considerablemente los beneficios médicos de levantar pesas. Tener huesos y músculos más fuertes es beneficioso para todas las personas. Piense en incorporar el entrenamiento con peso a su rutina, más allá de su edad, capacidad o nivel de aptitud física.
لاكروس، ولاية ويسكونسن — منذ سنوات، كان يُعتقد بأن رفع الأثقال يقتصر فقط على لاعبي كمال الأجسام والرياضيين. على الرغم من وجود أبحاث هامة حول الفوائد الطبية لرفع الأثقال. حيث يستفيد الجميع من التمتع بعظام وعضلات قوية. لذا، عليك بالتخطيط لإدراج تمارين رفع الأثقال في روتينك، بصرف النظر عن عمرك أو قدراتك أو مستوى لياقتك البدنية.
Anos atrás, acreditava-se que o levantamento de peso era reservado apenas para fisiculturistas e atletas. No entanto, muitas pesquisas significativas foram realizadas sobre os benefícios médicos da musculação. Ossos e músculos mais fortes são benéficos para todas as pessoas. Pense em incorporar a musculação em sua rotina, independentemente da sua idade, habilidade ou nível de condicionamento físico.
A new study finds that metabolic control after surgery is associated with successful correction of leg deformities in children with hypophosphatemic rickets. Orthopedic surgery plays a critical role in the treatment of angular deformities in children with severe forms of hypophosphatemic rickets, a rare disorder that leads to soft, painful bones and poor growth.
Elevated levels of air pollutants are associated with bone damage among postmenopausal women, according to new research led by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The effects were most evident on the lumbar spine, with nitrous oxides twice as damaging to the area than seen with normal aging.
Technology can be a pain in the neck, leading to what’s known as “tech neck,” chronic pain that results from prolonged use of mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
The demand for posterior spinal fusion procedures is expected to increase by more than 80% by 2060. The demand will be even greater among older patients, who often need more costly care, placing an enormous strain on healthcare systems. These projections come from a study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), a publication of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons®. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
The 2023 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award was presented to Christopher J. Dy, MD, MPH, FACS, FAOA, FAAOS, for his research on how brachial plexus injuries (BPI) affect patients’ quality of life.
The 2023 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award was given to Michelle Ghert, MD, FRCSC, on behalf of the Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery (PARITY) investigators for their research on the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) through antibiotic prophylaxis following oncologic reconstruction surgery for bone tumors.
Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, was honored with the 2023 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury.
The 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was presented to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) for its multi-disciplinary research platform addressing the challenging issues related to the evaluation, treatment and recovery after severe extremity trauma.
Measurement of plasma D-dimer levels – a test more commonly used to detect blood-clotting disorders – can provide useful information when making the difficult diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
Slipping on ice or tripping over a curb can result in broken bones or more serious injuries. To avoid taking an unexpected tumble, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and watch where you’re walking, a UT Southwestern Medical Center orthopedist advises.
A study by UT Southwestern researchers has identified three factors that increase the risk that bunion surgery will fail to fix this painful foot condition. The findings, published in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, provide information that surgeons can use to counsel patients considering this elective procedure.
ACA's Annual Awards recognize chiropractors and other individuals for their exceptional service, achievement and/or leadership within the chiropractic profession.
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Tenho pouco mais de 50 anos e adoro meu estilo de vida ativo. Recentemente, ouvi relatos sobre o aumento de torções e fraturas no tornozelo, particularmente em uma população mais velha, devido em parte à atividade e ao envelhecimento. Em primeiro lugar, como posso evitar essas lesões?
عزيزتي مايو كلينك: أنا في أوائل الخمسينيات من عمري وأتمتع بنمط حياة نشط. سمعت مؤخرًا تقارير عن زيادة في إصابات التواء الكاحل وكسره خاصة لدى كبار السن، ويرجع ذلك جزئيًا إلى مقدار النشاط والشيخوخة. كيف يمكنني تجنب هذه الإصابات في المقام الأول؟
Tengo poco más de 50 años y disfruto de un estilo de vida activo. Hace poco, me enteré de que hay informes sobre un aumento de esguinces y fracturas de tobillo, particularmente entre la población más adulta, debido a una combinación de dos factores: la actividad y la edad. ¿Cómo puedo evitar estas lesiones en primer lugar?
To help set the record straight about what it’s like to be a woman in orthopedics, Dr. Julianne Muñoz launched a mentorship group for female medical students, residents, fellows, and attendings, called the Female Orthopedists of Miami Mentorship Organization. The program has been so promising that the AAOS earmarked funding for it through the association’s Inspiring Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) grant program.
Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research. The findings are crucial for individuals with sleep apnea, as low bone mineral density is an indicator of osteoporosis – a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
Even in people with complete paralysis after spinal cord injury, some nerves fibers are preserved. A Columbia physician-scientist is developing a new way to salvage those fibers and restore movement.
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have solved an 80-year-old medical mystery that causes kidney damage in children and can be fatal in babies.
The study, led by Lindsay Andras, MD, Associate Division Chief and Director of the Spine Program at the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, found that 92% of patients who underwent tethering surgery did not experience a further postoperative decrease in major Cobb angle (a measure of the spine’s curve).