Open versus arthroscopic treatment of the rheumatoid elbow arthritis: a comparison of complications at two years utilizing a nationally representative database
ConclusionsPatients undergoing open arthrolysis for RA were at a higher risk of infection and wound complications compared to arthroscopic arthrolysis utilizing a nationally representative database. While there appears to be a difference in outcomes following these two procedures, higher level evidence is needed to draw more definitive conclusions.Level of EvidenceRetrospective, Level III (Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology)
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - February 29, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary: Waiting at Least 1 Month After an Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection for Performing a Knee, Shoulder, and Hip Arthroscopy Could Minimize the Risk for Postoperative Infection: Platelet-Rich Plasma Is an Alternative
An intra-articular corticosteroid is associated with a higher risk of joint infection. Identifying the necessary time interval from the injection to the arthroscopic procedure that does not impose an additional risk of infection is critical for the safety of our patients. Increasing evidence suggests that there is a high risk of infection at the first 4 weeks after the injection, but it seems that this risk declines to normal levels after that period. Interestingly, this time interval of 4 weeks is comparable between knee, shoulder, and hip injection and subsequent arthroscopy. (Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopi...
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - February 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Nikolaos K. Paschos Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research

Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures in the Pediatric Age Group: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: Operative management of pediatric elbow contractures is effective. Older children, children with radial head fractures, and those receiving open contracture releases may be more likely to have greater improvements.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.PMID:38416094 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.010 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: James R Onggo Nina S H Chua Jason D Onggo Kemble K Wang Eugene T Ek Source Type: research

Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures in the Pediatric Age Group: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: Operative management of pediatric elbow contractures is effective. Older children, children with radial head fractures, and those receiving open contracture releases may be more likely to have greater improvements.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.PMID:38416094 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.010 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: James R Onggo Nina S H Chua Jason D Onggo Kemble K Wang Eugene T Ek Source Type: research

Primary Arthroscopic Repair for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Results in Good Shoulder Function, Low Pain, and Satisfactory Outcomes at 2-Year Minimum Follow-Up
The purpose of this study is to evaluate outcomes of patients who underwent primary arthroscopic repair for massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs). (Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery)
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jessica Rosenblum, Rashad Madi, Hannah Lee, Yixuan (Amy) Pei, Steven Du, Ali S. Farooqi, Alexander Lee, John D. Kelly Source Type: research

Does Timing Influence Rehabilitation Outcomes in Arthroscopic Rotator cuff Repair with Biceps Re-Routing? – A Prospective Randomized Study
This study aims to compare functional and structural outcomes of early versus delayed motion rehabilitation protocols following ABR. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - February 28, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yong Girl Rhee, Yang-Soo Kim, In El Lee, Se Yeon Kim, Hyun Joo Ham, Sung Min Rhee, Radhakrishna Kantanavar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Long head of the biceps tendon versatility in reconstructive shoulder surgery: a narrative review of arthroscopic techniques and their biomechanical principles with video presentation
AbstractThe management of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) during shoulder arthroscopy has been a subject of controversy for many years, with evolving discussions and trends. Despite long-standing debate, the nature of the surgical indication regarding how to treat concomitent LHBT injuries has undergone changes in recent years. It now extends beyond the timing of tenotomy to encompass considerations of alternative methods for preserving the LHBT, along with an ongoing exploration of how it can be effectively utilized in reconstructive shoulder surgery. Recent techniques describe approaches to using LHBT in a wide...
Source: International Orthopaedics - February 28, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection versus conservation in patients with combined rotator cuff tears and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
ConclusionConventional conservative approach with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and subacromial decompression has proven to be as effective as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and subacromial decompression with DCR, in terms of efficacy and safety profiles in short term, but with more risks of potential hazards and cost with the DCR. (Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology)
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - February 28, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Postoperative complications in rheumatic disease patients undergoing arthroscopy on immunosuppression
CONCLUSION: The risk of postoperative complications including infectious, major, and minor complications in patients on IS at the time of arthroscopy is low and acceptable.PMID:38410886 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2324363 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - February 27, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kinjal Vasavada Charles C Lin Laith M Jazrawi Jonathan Samuels Source Type: research

Postoperative complications in rheumatic disease patients undergoing arthroscopy on immunosuppression
CONCLUSION: The risk of postoperative complications including infectious, major, and minor complications in patients on IS at the time of arthroscopy is low and acceptable.PMID:38410886 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2324363 (Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online)
Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kinjal Vasavada Charles C Lin Laith M Jazrawi Jonathan Samuels Source Type: research

Hip Arthroscopy Improves Sexual Function in Receptive Partners with Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
CONCLUSION: Hip pain secondary to FAI interferes with sexual relations, particularly for partners who participate in the receptive role. Postoperatively, both patients participating in receptive and penetrative intercourse resumed sexual intercourse at a median of 6 weeks. After hip arthroscopy, the greatest improvement in pain was seen in receptive partners during sexual positions that involved more hip flexion and abduction. Despite this improvement, most patients, regardless of sexual role assumed, reported some degree of residual pain. Patients planning to undergo arthroscopic surgery for FAI, particularly those who pa...
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - February 27, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nicole D Rynecki Matthew T Kingery Brittany DeClouette Michael Buldo-Licciardi Taylor Jazrawi Jordan Eskenazi Rae Lan Thomas Youm Source Type: research

Postoperative complications in rheumatic disease patients undergoing arthroscopy on immunosuppression
CONCLUSION: The risk of postoperative complications including infectious, major, and minor complications in patients on IS at the time of arthroscopy is low and acceptable.PMID:38410886 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2324363 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - February 27, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kinjal Vasavada Charles C Lin Laith M Jazrawi Jonathan Samuels Source Type: research

Postoperative complications in rheumatic disease patients undergoing arthroscopy on immunosuppression
CONCLUSION: The risk of postoperative complications including infectious, major, and minor complications in patients on IS at the time of arthroscopy is low and acceptable.PMID:38410886 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2324363 (Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online)
Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - February 27, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kinjal Vasavada Charles C Lin Laith M Jazrawi Jonathan Samuels Source Type: research

Rotator cuff tear patterns: MRI appearance and its surgical relevance
AbstractA new perspective on rotator cuff anatomy has allowed a better understanding of the patterns of the different rotator cuff tears. It is essential for radiologists to be aware of these different patterns of tears and to understand how they might influence treatment and surgical approach. Our objective is to review the arthroscopy correlated magnetic resonance imaging appearance of the different types of rotator cuff tears based on current anatomical concepts.Critical relevance statement Knowledge of the characteristics of rotator cuff tears improves our communication with the surgeon and can also make it easier for ...
Source: Insights into Imaging - February 27, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Clinical Equipoise Regarding Arthroscopic Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement with T önnis Grade 2 Osteoarthritis May Mean We Don't Know or Don't Agree: It Does Not Mean We Don’t Care
Management of patients with FAI and moderate (T önnis grade 2) osteoarthritis remains a debated topic. Outcomes demonstrate that such patients can benefit from hip arthroscopy, yet the improvement may not be as favorable as desired. While certain factors, such as Tönnis grade 3 hip OA, older age, higher BMI, bipolar cartilage defects, and joint space less than 2mm may influence surgeons to avoid arthroscopic treatments, the threshold for grade 2 OA is not as clear. Moreover, while radiographs may appear similar in Tönnis 2, there may be a wide range of chondral damage seen arthroscopically. (Source: Arthroscopy - Journa...
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - February 27, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: John R. Miller Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research