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Addressing the Challenge of Spine Patient Triage: Development of a Simple Algorithm for Identification of Potential Surgical Candidates
CONCLUSION: A simple 5-question algorithm incorporating patient demographics, symptoms, treatment history, physical function, and patient goals may improve the ability of practices to identify potential spine surgery candidates before their first visit. Prospective application and evaluation of the algorithm to evaluate whether it improves the triage of appropriate patients to spine surgeons is warranted.PMID:37910658 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00518 (Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - November 1, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Justin J Turcotte Jane C Brennan Andrea H Johnson Karen Pipkin Chad M Patton Source Type: research

An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Adolescent (Ages 10 to 19 Years) Diaphyseal Clavicle Fractures
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023 Oct 30. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00116. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiaphyseal clavicle fractures occur most frequently in adolescents (defined as ages 10 to 19 years by the World Health Organization). Multiple prospective comparative studies exist in the adult literature, whereas studies focusing on adolescents are limited. Given the notable differences in healing potential between pediatric, adolescent, and adult diaphyseal clavicle fractures, treatment algorithms tailored specifically to children, adolescents, and adults are required. In the past two decades, there has been a dramatic rise i...
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - October 30, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Brendon C Mitchell Henry Ellis Philip Wilson Andrew T Pennock Source Type: research

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary of Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023 Oct 24. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00338. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies for surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee in skeletally mature patients. This guideline contains 16 recommendations and seven options to assist orthopaedic surgeons and all qualified physicians with the surgical management of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource fo...
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - October 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ajay Kumar Srivastava Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Work Group, Staff of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Source Type: research