Improving Surgical Triage in Spine Clinic: Predicting Likelihood of Surgery Using Machine Learning.

Background: Correctly triaging patients to a surgeon or a nonoperative provider is an important part of the referral process. Clinics typically triage new patients based on simple intake questions. This is time-consuming and does not incorporate objective data.

Clinical outcomes of latissimus dorsi tendon transfer and superior capsular reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review.

Background: Functionally irreparable rotator cuff tears (FIRCTs) present an ongoing challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. The aim of this systematic review was to critically compare the outcomes of three latissimus dorsi tendon transfer (LDT) techniques and two superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) techniques in treatment of FIRCTs.

Methods: A systematic review of studies evaluating the outcome of FIRCT treatment was performed via a search of four databases in April 2020.

Capsular Management in Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial.

Background: The direct anterior approach (DAA) is a popular approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA). Unlike the posterior approach, the importance of anterior capsular management is unknown. This randomized controlled trial compares capsular repair versus capsulectomy.

Management of shoulder instability in hypermobility-type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Shoulder instability in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can result in lifelong pain and functional disability. Treatment in this population is complicated by the severe degree of instability as well as the underlying abnormalities of the joint connective tissue. Appropriate care for these patients requires a thorough understanding of the natural history of their disease, knowledge of the available treatment options, and certain special considerations.