How Will the Rising Use of GLP-1 Medications Impact Patients and Orthopaedics?

Thomas Fleeter, MD, MBA, FAAOS

It is impossible to avoid the torrent of ads touting glucagon-like peptide-1 medications. The drugs are still relatively new, and more issues may arise with time.

AAOS CPGs Offer Standards for Periprosthetic Joint Infection Prevention

Mohammed K. Alsarraj, MD; Nathanael Adams, MD; Ajay Srivastava, MD, FAAOS

Prosthetic joint infections are a major complication of total joint arthroplasty that can result in significant increases in patient morbidity and mortality and decreased quality of life.

OVT Video Features Novel MAC-STILA Technique for Analgesia in Hip Fracture Surgery

Leslie Schwindel, MD, FAAOS

Despite advances in technology and perioperative management, postoperative mortality rates remain high. Techniques that decrease perioperative risk are of special interest to surgeons who treat hip fractures.

New Data Underscore the Connection between Nutritional Status and Perioperative Infections

Andrew R. Merwin, MD; Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

Perioperative infections remain a significant concern in orthopaedic surgery, impacting patient outcomes, prolonging hospital stays, and increasing healthcare costs.

Advancing Quality and Innovation in Orthopaedics: A Look into AAOS Initiatives

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS

With AAOS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing the health of patients with musculoskeletal conditions and promoting innovation in orthopaedics, we continue to evolve the tools and resources available to members.

DAIR, Double DAIR, and DAPRI Procedures: Where Are the Unseen Bacteria?

Daniel R. Schlatterer, DO, MBA, FAAOS

One of the most devasting complications after total knee replacement is periprosthetic joint infection.

AAOS Evidence-Based Quality and Value Committee Launches Evidence-Based Medicine Programs

Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS

The AAOS Evidence-Based Quality and Value Committee has put together a series of programs that explain the fundamentals of evidence-based medicine.

Research Shows Patient Mental Health Is an Important Aspect of Orthopaedic Outcomes

Leah Lawrence

Research has shown that patients with untreated mental disorders can have worse outcomes following orthopaedic surgery, including decreased function, increased chronic pain, and decreased quality of life.

AAOS Offers Tools to Simplify the Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Collection

Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS, FAAOS; Kurt P. Spindler, MD, FAAOS

This article details the current status of PROM collection and utilization in orthopaedics, barriers to utilization in clinical care, resources the PROMs Workgroup has developed, and where the field needs to go next.

Adjunctive Dorsal Spanning Plate Fixation for Perilunate Dislocations May Increase Load to Failure

Cailin Conner

The addition of dorsal spanning plate fixation in surgery for perilunate dislocations led to increased load-bearing capacity as well as a decreased change in scapholunate interval at time of failure compared to Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation alone.

AAOS Board of Directors Approves CPG for the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

During a recent meeting, the AAOS Board of Directors approved an update to the 2016 AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Recipients of the AAOS BOS Research Support Fund Awards Will Drive New Data and Perspectives on Treatment Options

AAOS announced the recipients of the AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) Research Support Fund Awards.

Experts Share Tips for Achieving Optimal Outcomes for Patients with Failed ACLRs

Cailin Conner

Anterior cruciate ligament revision surgery has myriad complexities and considerations.

Study Reports No Functional Deficits Associated with CBD for Pain Control after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Cailin Conner

The perioperative use of cannabidiol for pain management was not associated with deficits in patient-reported pain control, satisfaction, or functional outcomes when compared with a placebo control at least 1 year after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Hand and Upper-Extremity Surgeries Performed in ASCs Are More Cost-Effective than Those in Hospital Outpatient Departments

Cailin Conner

Ambulatory surgery centers exhibited cost-effectiveness across various hand and upper-extremity procedures, from total expenses to Medicare reimbursements, when compared with hospital outpatient departments.