Is the use of abduction pillows crucial for post-operative rehabilitation following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty?

Background: Surgeons often use abduction pillows after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), but evidence for their benefits is limited. This study compares outcomes for patients using a sling with or without an abduction pillow post-operatively.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on patients undergoing primary rTSA.

A Machine Learning Prediction Model for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Procedure Duration - An Evaluation of Surgeon, Patient, And Shoulder-Specific Factors.

Background: Operating room (OR) efficiency is of paramount importance for scheduling, cost efficiency and to allow for the high operating volume required to address the growing demand for arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to develop a machine learning predictive model for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) procedure duration and to identify factors which are predictive of a prolonged procedure.

Methods: A retrospective review was undertaken of all TSA between 2013-2021 in a large academic institution.

One-Year Follow-Up Is Sufficient Time for Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Purpose: To perform a systematic review to determine whether there were clinically significant differences in patient-reported outcome measures from 1- to 2-year follow-up following rotator cuff repair (RCR).

Methods: A literature search of 3 databases was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on patient-reported outcomes at the 1- and 2-year follow-up following RCR were included.

Latarjet Procedure for Patients with Pre-Existing Seizure Disorders Versus Controls: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis.

Background: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to ascertain the clinical outcomes of the Latarjet procedure in patients with seizure disorders (SD) versus controls.

Methods: Two independent reviewers performed a literature search using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines using PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases. Only studies reporting on outcomes of the Latarjet procedure comparing patients with pre-existing SDs, or those comparing such patients versus controls were considered for inclusion.

Teaching Residents at Night: Exploration of a Novel Curriculum.

Background: Implementation of a successful night curriculum has been a historical barrier to education during night rotations. Residents are tasked with teaching students and peers at night, often with little educational material to support this. To address the need for engaging night curriculum for pediatric residents, we aimed to (1) develop and implement a night curriculum with an emphasis on residents as teachers (RaTs) and (2) explore residents' experience with the RaT curriculum through a secondary qualitative analysis of reflections.