Lawrence J. Bonassar, PhD, Receives Kappa Delta Anne Doner Vaughn Award

The 2022 Kappa Delta Anne Doner Vaughn Award was presented to Lawrence J. Bonassar, PhD, for his research on the microscale mechanics and composition of articular cartilage and their relevance to musculoskeletal disease.

Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award Presented to L. Scott Levin, MD, for Research in Evolution of Microsurgery

The 2022 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award, which recognizes research in musculoskeletal disease or injury with great potential to advance patient care, was awarded to L. Scott Levin, MD, FAAOS, FACS, FAOA.

Utilizing a Synthetic Bioactive Glass Fiber for Lumbar Posterolateral Spine Fusion

Patrick Daly

In an interim analysis of bone grafting with a synthetic bioactive glass fiber material presented at the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting, 50 spine patients treated with the resorbable bioactive glass matrix achieved a successful outcome at one year, with an average fusion rate of 94.0 percent and improved clinical outcomes.

Study: Patient Factors and Long-term Outcomes of Operative and Nonoperative Management of Distal Biceps Rupture

Rebecca Araujo

A study presented at the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting examined the patient profile associated with distal biceps tendon tears and long-term outcomes of treatment for this injury.

Study Questions Whether Extended Oral Antibiotic Prophylaxis Effectively Reduces PJI Risk

Ariel DeMaio

In an analysis of 178 aseptic total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) first-time revisions, extended oral antibiotic (EOA) prophylaxis was associated with a slightly lower risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) compared with standard antibiotic prophylaxis.

Delaying ACL Reconstruction by Seven Weeks or More Associated with Lower Risk of Arthrofibrosis

Ariel DeMaio

For patients aged 40 years or younger who planned to undergo reconstruction for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), delaying the procedure by seven weeks was associated with a lower risk of developing arthrofibrosis, which may ultimately require revision, according to a study from researchers in the department of orthopaedic surgery at George Washington University School of Medicine.

Identifying 'Safe Zones' to Reduce Iatrogenic Injury Risk to the Sural Nerve in Common Surgical Approaches

Brandon May

A team of researchers has identified certain “safe zones” of the ankle which surgeons can use as guides during incision and dissection during common orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures to reduce the risk of iatrogenic injury to the sural nerve.

Dedicated Orthopaedic Trauma Room Improves Surgery Efficiency, Confers Cost Benefits

Brandon May

A dedicated orthopaedic trauma room (DOTR) increased surgical efficiency and resulted in marked cost benefits for centers, according to findings from a Canadian study.

Study Questions Whether Strict BMI Cutoff Yields Meaningful Changes in Post-THA Outcomes

Ariel DeMaio

Obesity is a significant risk factor in the development of osteoarthritis, and as the number of patients with obesity in the United States continues to increase, so does the demand for total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Preoperative Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD Predict Complications after Carpal Tunnel Release

Brandon May

A history of depression, anxiety, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may predict complications after carpal tunnel release, according to a study to be presented at the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting.

Older Hip Fracture Patients Often Experience Subsequent Fractures

Brandon May

A study suggests that bone-health evaluations are underutilized for patients following hip fracture, and many patients who experience a hip fracture sustain additional fragility fractures.