Mapping the co-evolution of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the internet of things over 20 years (1998-2017).

Understanding the emergence, co-evolution, and convergence of science and technology (S&T) areas offers competitive intelligence for researchers, managers, policy makers, and others. This paper presents new funding, publication, and scholarly network metrics and visualizations that were validated via expert surveys. The metrics and visualizations exemplify the emergence and convergence of three areas of strategic interest: artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and internet of things (IoT) over the last 20 years (1998-2017).

Biceps Tenodesis for Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior Tear in the Overhead Athlete: A Systematic Review.

Background: Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesion is a common shoulder injury, particularly in overhead athletes. While surgical management has traditionally consisted of SLAP repair, high rates of revision and complications have led to alternative techniques, such as biceps tenodesis (BT). While BT is commonly reserved for older nonoverhead athletes, indications for its use have expanded in recent years.

Lift-Off Screw Results in Accurate Sagittal Tilt Correction in a Distal Radius Fracture Model.

Purpose: To determine the accuracy of a distal-first open reduction internal plate fixation technique in achieving correction of volar tilt in dorsally angulated distal radius fractures.

Methods: Twenty foam radius models were divided evenly into groups N (normal) and O (osteoporotic). Dorsally angulated extra-articular distal radius fractures were then created.

Hand Surgery Questions on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination: Analysis of Content and Reference.

Purpose: To provide an updated analysis of the hand surgery section of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) from 2009 to 2015. The goal was to contribute to the existing literature on the analysis of OITE questions, to aid both residents and residency programs in preparation for the OITE and board examination.

Methods: The authors analyzed all OITE questions pertaining to hand surgery between 2009 and 2015.

Outcome of severe acute pancreatitis.

Background: The treatment of severe acute pancreatitis has been evolving from routine operative management to nonoperative care for patients without evidence of pancreatic infection.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients with severe acute pancreatitis at a single institution during a 9-year period.

Results: Sixty consecutive patients had severe pancreatitis.