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View article: Arthroscopic‐assisted management of talus and calcaneus fractures: A narrative review of the clinical outcomes and surgical technique
Arthroscopic‐assisted management of talus and calcaneus fractures: A narrative review of the clinical outcomes and surgical technique Open
While distinct in incidence and presentation, both talus and calcaneus fractures share a common challenge in their complex anatomy and high‐energy mechanisms resulting in difficulties in treatment. With traditional open reduction and inter…
View article: Google Trends Shows Increased Public Interest in Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in All Joints: Shoulder and Knee Show Greatest Increase
Google Trends Shows Increased Public Interest in Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in All Joints: Shoulder and Knee Show Greatest Increase Open
View article: Current Trends in Female Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgery Residents10.70709/FT09876-BQ
Current Trends in Female Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgery Residents10.70709/FT09876-BQ Open
Background Matching into competitive surgical specialties, including orthopedic surgery, has been a competitive task for medical students; however, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and females are some of the least represented groups i…
View article: Delayed lubricin injection improves cartilage repair tissue quality in an in vivo rabbit osteochondral defect model
Delayed lubricin injection improves cartilage repair tissue quality in an in vivo rabbit osteochondral defect model Open
Osteochondral lesions (OCL) are common among young patients and often require surgical interventions since cartilage has a poor capacity for self-repair. Bone marrow stimulation (BMS) has been used clinically for decades to treat OCLs, how…
View article: Recent and future trends in osteopathic orthopedic surgery residency match rates following the transition to a single accreditation system
Recent and future trends in osteopathic orthopedic surgery residency match rates following the transition to a single accreditation system Open
Context Medical education in the United States has undergone significant changes, specifically within the osteopathic community. In 2020, a merger occurred between the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council fo…
View article: Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome: An Updated Review of Outcomes, Treatments, and Techniques
Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome: An Updated Review of Outcomes, Treatments, and Techniques Open
Category: Arthroscopy; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Posterior ankle impingement syndrome (PAIS) is a common athletic injury, often associated in sports with repetitive ankle plantar flexion movements. The purpose of this study was to conduc…
View article: Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery Open
Category: Ankle; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: It is often challenging to determine the exact cause of nerve injury following peripheral nerve block (PNB). The etiology of pathologic sequelae is likely multifactorial and may be in…
View article: The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarships for Acting Interns on the Diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs
The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarships for Acting Interns on the Diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs Open
Background Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in orthopaedic surgery is a priority as statistics continue to demonstrate it as the least diverse surgical subspecialty. DEI scholarships for Acting Interns have been recently de…
View article: Nano-Arthroscopic Plantar Fascia Release Technique
Nano-Arthroscopic Plantar Fascia Release Technique Open
View article: Excellent Clinical Outcomes and Rapid Return to Activity Following In-Office Needle Tendoscopy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
Excellent Clinical Outcomes and Rapid Return to Activity Following In-Office Needle Tendoscopy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy Open
Level IV, therapeutic case series.
View article: Arthroscopic Assisted Reduction of Talus Fractures Leads to Improved Clinical Outcomes at Mid- Term Follow-Up
Arthroscopic Assisted Reduction of Talus Fractures Leads to Improved Clinical Outcomes at Mid- Term Follow-Up Open
Introduction/Purpose: Talus fracture is an uncommon and challenging pathology to treat due to its relationship with articular cartilage, ligamentous network, and avascular nature. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the c…
View article: Gender Representation Among Foot & Ankle Conference Presenters and Research Authors: A 10-Year Analysis (2012-2022)
Gender Representation Among Foot & Ankle Conference Presenters and Research Authors: A 10-Year Analysis (2012-2022) Open
Introduction/Purpose: Today women are over 50% of medical school matriculants but remain underrepresented in orthopaedic surgery (~15% of residents and < 6% of practicing surgeons). Moreover, despite different and sometimes controversial r…
View article: In-Office Needle Arthroscopy: Indications, Surgical Techniques, Tips, and Tricks
In-Office Needle Arthroscopy: Indications, Surgical Techniques, Tips, and Tricks Open
In-office needle arthroscopy (IONA) has gained increased attention as a minimally invasive alternative to standard arthroscopy performed in the operating room (OR) setting. IONA uses instrumentation that is markedly smaller in size and dia…
View article: Perception and Usage of Social Media Among Women in Orthopaedics
Perception and Usage of Social Media Among Women in Orthopaedics Open
Introduction: The use of social media for marketing, education, and networking has increased among orthopaedic surgeons. Social media has played an important role in supporting women physicians and trainees, by allowing connections to be m…
View article: Talonavicular Osteochondral Lesions: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes from the Boston and Amsterdam Perspectives
Talonavicular Osteochondral Lesions: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes from the Boston and Amsterdam Perspectives Open
Purpose The primary purpose of the present study was to assess the patient-reported outcomes, complications, and reoperation rate of patient who underwent surgical treatment for symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talonavicular joint …
View article: In-Office Needle Arthroscopy with Meniscal Repair for Meniscal Lesions of the Knee
In-Office Needle Arthroscopy with Meniscal Repair for Meniscal Lesions of the Knee Open
Meniscal injuries are a common cause of knee pain and are often an indication for knee arthroscopy, the most common orthopedic surgical procedure in the United States. In-office needle arthroscopy (IONA) is a described technique with the a…
View article: Perception of Debt During Resident Education—A Systematic Review
Perception of Debt During Resident Education—A Systematic Review Open
Debt is a common issue among medical residents in the United States. This review attempts 1) to evaluate the level of debt among residents, 2) to assess perceptions toward debt among residents, 3) to determine debt-management options pursu…
View article: Diversity in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Societies
Diversity in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Societies Open
View article: Peer Support Helps Physicians Navigate Workplace Conflict
Peer Support Helps Physicians Navigate Workplace Conflict Open
View article: The Majority of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Faculty in the United States are Allopathic Males
The Majority of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Faculty in the United States are Allopathic Males Open
Introduction There is a paucity of information regarding the demographic characteristics of faculty at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) orthopaedic surgery residency programs. The purpose of this study was to de…
View article: Allopathic and Osteopathic Residents Perform Similarly on the Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE)
Allopathic and Osteopathic Residents Perform Similarly on the Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE) Open
This study provides evidence that DO and MD orthopedic surgery residents perform similarly on the OITE within PGY 2 to 4, thus displaying equivalencies in orthopedic knowledge within the majority of PGYs. Program directors at allopathic an…
View article: The Demographic Make-up of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents in the United States Post ACGME Merger
The Demographic Make-up of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents in the United States Post ACGME Merger Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in the demographic characteristics of orthopaedic surgery residents in 2021 in regard to sex, degree earned, and regional or medical school affiliation. Design The Fellowsh…
View article: The Use of Amniotic Membrane for Peripheral Nerve Injury in Lower Extremity Surgical Procedures
The Use of Amniotic Membrane for Peripheral Nerve Injury in Lower Extremity Surgical Procedures Open
Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics; Other Introduction/Purpose: Patients undergoing nerve decompression surgery often report persistent symptoms. Some have suggested that wrapping the affected nerve with amniotic membrane may improve outco…
View article: Surgical Management of Tibialis Anterior Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Proposed Treatment Algorithm
Surgical Management of Tibialis Anterior Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Proposed Treatment Algorithm Open
Category: Sports; Other Introduction/Purpose: Although rare, Tibialis Anterior Tendon (TAT) tears or ruptures can have a detrimental effect on patients' quality of life. There is no current consensus as to the most appropriate surgical tre…
View article: Achilles Paratenon Needle Tendoscopy in the Office Setting
Achilles Paratenon Needle Tendoscopy in the Office Setting Open
View article: Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Does Gender Impact Outcomes?
Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Does Gender Impact Outcomes? Open
Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) is commonly used in the treatment of osteochondral lesions (OCL) of the talus. There is limited data comparing gender differences in the incidence and pre…
View article: Rehabilitation and Return to Sport of Female Athletes
Rehabilitation and Return to Sport of Female Athletes Open
Level V, expert opinion.
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Peroneal Tendon Tears: A Systematic Review
Clinical Outcomes of Peroneal Tendon Tears: A Systematic Review Open
Category: Ankle; Sports Introduction/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the available evidence on peroneal tendon tears and the outcomes after surgical intervention. Methods: A systematic review of the literat…
View article: Single Incision, Dual Window Approach for a Comminuted Distal Radius Fracture
Single Incision, Dual Window Approach for a Comminuted Distal Radius Fracture Open
Introduction Complex distal radius fractures often involve a fragment of the volar-ulnar articular surface and the radial styloid. The volar ulnar corner of the distal radius is an important constraint to volar translation of the carpus an…
View article: Sex Specific Analysis in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Literature
Sex Specific Analysis in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Literature Open