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Pregnancy and Orthopaedic Surgery Practice: Experts Discuss Challenges and Solutions

Cailin Conner

During the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, a panel of female orthopaedic surgeons led a discussion on the challenges associated with pregnancy in the orthopaedic profession.

Are Steroid Injections a Safe Treatment for CTS during Pregnancy?

Timothy Westbrooks, MD; Mahala Walker; Maureen A. O’Shaughnessy, MD, FAAOS

Several studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy, with reports of incidence rates ranging from 31 to 62 percent.

Study Investigates Surgeon Factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction Scores after Orthopaedic Care

Rebecca Araujo

Surgeon age and gender were associated with patient satisfaction after orthopaedic care, according to a study of patients treated within a single hospital system.

Researchers Discuss Oncologic Risks for Female Surgeons

Jessica C. Rivera, MD, PhD, FAAOS

Occupational injuries and oncologic hazards are real and present health concerns for orthopaedic surgeons.

Need Self-assessment Exam Credits for MOC? AAOS Registry Participation Is the Answer

Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS

All orthopaedic surgeons need 40 hours of self-assessment exam (SAE) credits for each 10-year American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC) cycle, and AAOS registries offer an efficient way to earn these credits.

Antithrombotic Medication Use Does Not Increase Risk of Revision after Wide-awake Hand Surgery

Rebecca Araujo

According to a retrospective study, patients taking prescription anticoagulants or antiplatelets who underwent wide-awake hand surgery did not have an increased risk of revision surgery or postoperative complications compared to patients who were not taking these medications.

Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Are Here to Stay

James Irvin Huddleston III, MD, FAAOS

The time has come for orthopaedic surgeons to embrace the collection and utilization of PROMs in the care they provide to their patients.

Why Do Pediatric Patients Recover from Nerve Injuries Faster than Adults?