A comparative analysis of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty versus reverse shoulder arthroplasty for posterior glenoid wear patterns.

Introduction: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are well-known methods of treating glenohumeral arthritis, which often leads to posterior wear of the glenoid. This study compared minimum two-year outcome measures in patients treated with RSA and TSA for Walch B2 and B3 glenoids.

Methods: Thirty-eight shoulders underwent TSA and 40 shoulders underwent RSA by two fellowship-trained shoulder surgeons at a tertiary referral center.

Orthopaedic Provider Coding Trends After 2021 Changes to the Current Procedural Terminology Evaluation and Management Coding Guidelines: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: The goal of this study was to determine changes in orthopaedic coding practices between December 2020 and January 2021 after training providers on the 2021 Current Procedural Terminology Evaluation and Management (E&M) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guideline changes.

Methods: Outpatient encounters in December 2020, January 2021, December 2021, and January 2023 were grouped by provider and E&M code level. The codes used for established patients were 99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, and 99215, ordered from low to high-complexity visits.

Acromial and scapular fractures after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: comparison of 3018 reverse total shoulders by inlay and onlay humeral component design.

Background: Periscapular fractures, specifically acromial and scapular spine fractures, have been identified as one of the leading complications of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA). However, very little is known of the etiology of these postoperative fractures, or how variations in humeral designs correlates with the risk of postoperative fracture development. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence, timing, and relationship of humeral component design to acromial or scapular spine fractures.

How to Get Involved with Sports Team Coverage (Local/National/Professional).

Being a team physician is a unique opportunity afforded to orthopedic surgeons or medical doctors who have undergone appropriate subspecialty training and certification. Requirements include specialized skill and expertise in diagnosing and treating various medical and musculoskeletal conditions in the acute sideline setting in addition to the standard clinical setting, and furthermore requires, excellent communication and the ability to coordinate care among a curated care team. Those strongly desiring to be a team physician should seek employment in a position that supports this pathway by way of team contracts, although other opportunities may exist on a volunteer basis.