Trends in Retraction of Orthopaedic Research Articles.

Background: Despite the use of in-depth peer-review processes, there occasionally are issues with published manuscripts that require retraction. The purpose of the present study was to explore the reasons for the retraction of orthopaedic research articles, with consideration of the journal impact factor and the orthopaedic subspecialty.

Methods: In 2023, a database search was conducted for retracted papers written in the English language in the orthopaedic literature.

Is Information About Musculoskeletal Malignancies From Large Language Models or Web Resources at a Suitable Reading Level for Patients?

Background: Patients and caregivers may experience immense distress when receiving the diagnosis of a primary musculoskeletal malignancy and subsequently turn to internet resources for more information. It is not clear whether these resources, including Google and ChatGPT, offer patients information that is readable, a measure of how easy text is to understand. Since many patients turn to Google and artificial intelligence resources for healthcare information, we thought it was important to ascertain whether the information they find is readable and easy to understand.

Utilization of patient reported outcomes measurement information system in plastic and reconstructive surgery research.

Background: The patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) was developed by investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health as a standardized means of directly assessing the patients' perspectives across domains. PROMIS domains include physical function, pain, fatigue, emotional distress, and social health. Various studies have reported increased utilization of PROMIS in research articles in specific specialties; however, the extent to which PROMIS has been employed in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery remains unclear.

Comparison of Pain With Ultrasound-Guided Intra-Articular Hip Injections With and Without Prior Subcutaneous Local Anesthesia.

Objective: To compare pain levels of intra-articular hip steroid injections performed with and without prior subcutaneous local anesthesia (LA) injection.

Design: Randomized prospective study.

Setting: University-based musculoskeletal clinic.

Academic and Demographic Characteristics of Orthopedic Adult Reconstruction Division Chiefs.

Introduction: Division chiefs play crucial leadership, administrative, and instructive roles within orthopedic subspecialties. The purpose of this study is to investigate the demographic and academic characteristics of division chiefs of adult reconstruction at fellowship institutions in the United States.

Methods: Adult reconstruction fellowship programs were identified using the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons database.

Quantifying the Performance of Professional Athletes Following Traumatic Tibial Fractures.

Introduction: A tibial fracture is an uncommon, yet severe injury that occurs in professional athletes within all major sports leagues. These injuries are often debilitating for professional athletes and can require extensive rehabilitation prior to returning to play. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a tibial fracture on athletic performance in all four major United States sports leagues.

Prevalence, Characteristics, and Trends in Retracted Spine Literature: 2000-2023.

Background: Retraction of scientific publications is an important check on scientific misconduct and serves to maintain the integrity of the scientific literature. The present study aims to examine the prevalence, trends, and characteristics of retracted spine literature across basic science and clinical spine literature.

Methods: Multiple databases were queried for retracted papers relating to spine or spine surgery, between January 2000 and May 2023.

Approaches to the Management of Synkinesis: A Scoping Review.

Postparalysis facial synkinesis (PPFS) can develop in any facial palsy and is associated with significant functional and psychosocial consequences for affected patients. While the prevention of synkinesis especially after Bell's palsy has been well examined, much less evidence exists regarding the management of patients with already established synkinesis. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to summarize the available literature and to provide an overview of the current therapeutic options for facial palsy patients with established synkinesis.