President’s Symposium Will Explore Generative Artificial Intelligence’s Potential in Healthcare

The potential AI-powered tools in healthcare is vast, but the widespread adoption of generative AI requires deep understanding in the realms of translational research; clinical implementation; advocacy; patient safety; ethics; diversity, equity, inclusion; and more.

Similar Outcomes Found after Arthroscopic Labral Repair with Postoperative NSAIDs versus Opioids

Cailin Conner

A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting investigated the impact of postoperative NSAIDs on clinical outcomes, return to activities, and rates of revision surgery in patients undergoing arthroscopic glenoid labral repair for glenohumeral instability.

Limited Benefit of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Complex Humeral Fractures in Older Patients

Rebecca Araujo

In older patients with complex proximal humeral fractures, reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) provided a limited benefit compared with nonoperative treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial.

New Study Shows Nicotine Dependence Associated with Complications following Achilles Tendon Repair

A retrospective cohort study found that nicotine-dependent patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair had a significantly higher risk (P <0.05) of postoperative complications over a 20-year period than their non–nicotine-dependent counterparts.

ALIF Delivers Similar Sagittal Deformity Correction as Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy

Rebecca Araujo

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) effectively restores L4–S1 lordosis in patients with severe sagittal deformity, according to the results of a study from the International Spine Study Group, presented during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting.

Ambulatory Surgery Centers Are More Cost-Effective than Hospitals for Hand and Upper-Extremity Surgeries

Cailin Conner

A study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting reported that ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) exhibited cost-effectiveness across various hand and upper-extremity procedures, from total expenses to Medicare reimbursements, when compared with hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs).

The ‘Weekend Effect’: Are There Worse Outcomes for THAs Performed on Saturdays and Sundays?

Rebecca Araujo

A retrospective study presented during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting investigated whether there were any differences in postoperative outcomes and healthcare costs associated with total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures performed on weekdays and weekends.

Data Show Increased Likelihood of Secondary Surgery after Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression

Rebecca Araujo

A poster study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting found slightly higher costs and similar complications with endoscopic versus open single-level lumbar decompression; however, endoscopic decompression patients had a significantly higher rate of secondary lumbar surgery within 2 years.

Do Newer-Generation Total Knee Arthroplasty Systems Improve Implant Survivorship Rates?

Rebecca Araujo

Newer-generation implants in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were not found to improve risk of aseptic revision compared with older-generation implants, according to a study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Matthew P. Kelly, MD, FAAOS, orthopaedic surgeon with Kaiser Permanente, presented the findings.

Study Investigates If Extended Oral Prophylaxis Reduces the Risk of PJI after Total Joint Arthroplasty

Cailin Conner

A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting found no association between risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and extended oral prophylaxis following total joint arthroplasty (TJA).