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How New Technology Is Improving Physical Therapy
We present a range of new technologies that may assist a diverse population of orthopedic conditions. Many of these interventions are already supported by level 1 evidence and appear safe and feasible for most clinical settings. (Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine)
Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine - March 11, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Return to Sport After Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery and Sport-Specific Considerations: a Comprehensive Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewRecent advancements in surgical technology and techniques have improved functional results for operative treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). Few studies have comprehensively evaluated the literature regarding return to sport criteria, timing, level, and rates. The purpose of this study was to review recent studies regarding return to play after surgical correction of FAIS. We will specifically evaluate the level of return to play and look to compare pre- and postoperative competition levels when available. We will also analyze timing of return to play from injury to surgery. ...
Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine - March 8, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Management of the Failed OCD
AbstractPurpose of the ReviewOsteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a pathologic condition of subchondral bone most frequently occurring in the medial femoral condyle of the knee in children and adolescents. Salvage techniques are necessary when either nonoperative or typical operative treatments fail, or the OCD presents in an unsalvageable state. The purpose of this review is to describe the evaluation and management of failed OCDs.Recent FindingsThorough preoperative planning is essential to the treatment of failed OCDs. Radiographs and advanced imaging such as MRI and CT allow for a detailed assessment of subchondral bone ...
Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine - March 8, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Technique, Decision-Making and Exposure Tips
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe goal of this review is to introduce surgical decision-making pearls for reverse shoulder arthroplasty and describe optimization of surgical exposure for reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Recent FindingsWhile the technology of reverse shoulder replacement and the associated prosthetic options have expanded, the principles involved in successfully exposing the humerus and glenoid in arthroplasty remain the same.SummaryReverse shoulder replacement should be considered in arthroplasty situations with rotator cuff disease, deformity, bone loss, and instability as part of the diagnosis. Optimal exposure ...
Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine - March 8, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Non-operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo determine the current evidence for various non-operative therapies in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndromeRecent FindingsMultiple non-operative treatment modalities exist in the treatment of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. While certain modalities such as splinting and corticosteroid injections have moderate- to high-quality evidence to support use, other less commonly used treatments have fewer therapeutic indications in the current literature.SummaryHealthcare providers should be able to initiate the appropriate diagnostic evaluation and assess the utility of non-operative therapie...
Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine - March 1, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research