On the concerning early failure of a short stem press-fit humeral component.

Background: Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a common surgical intervention for various shoulder pathologies, predominantly glenohumeral osteoarthritis. While generally considered safe and effective, complications remain a challenge. Short stem implants, aim to preserve bone stock and reduce complications.

Social Media in Hip Arthroscopy Is an Underused Resource That Enhances Physician Online Reputation.

Purpose: To analyze the impact of professional social media (SM) presence, activity level, and physician practice-specific variables on online ratings and rating frequency for hip arthroscopists across 3 leading physician review websites (PRWs).

Methods: The Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine directories were queried to identify practicing hip arthroscopists. Physicians included were residency-trained surgeons practicing within the United States.

Severe immunosuppression and not a cytokine storm characterizes COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19-associated morbidity and mortality have been attributed to a pathologic host response. Two divergent hypotheses have been proposed: hyperinflammatory cytokine storm; and failure of host protective immunity that results in unrestrained viral dissemination and organ injury. A key explanation for the inability to address this controversy has been the lack of diagnostic tools to evaluate immune function in COVID-19 infections.