Frailty is Superior to Age at Predicting Extended Length of Stay and Immediate Postoperative Complications Following Total Wrist Arthrodesis.

 The modified five-factor frailty index (mFI-5) is a better predictor than age alone of increased risk of extended length of stay (LOS) and postoperative complications in patients undergoing total wrist arthrodesis (TWA).  The National Inpatient Sample database was queried for patients undergoing elective TWA. Patients were identified using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision procedure codes, excluding nonelective cases, hardware removal, and patients with cerebral palsy or seizure disorders.

Pediatric obesity and adverse outcomes following deformity correction surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A cross-sectional analysis using 2015-2019 NIS data.

Background: Obesity in the pediatric population has been a growing medical concern over the last few decades with a prevalence of 19.7% as of 2017-2020. Obesity is a risk factor for greater scoliotic curves and failure of conservative therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

The Fragility of Statistical Findings in Achilles Tendon Injury Research: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Probability analysis with the reporting of P values is often used to determine the statistical significance of study findings in the Achilles literature. The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of applying a fragility analysis to comparative trials evaluating Achilles tendon injuries.

Methods: We identified all dichotomous outcome data for comparative studies of Achilles tendon injuries published in 11 orthopaedic journals from 2000 to 2020.

Functional Outcomes of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment: A Systematic Review.

Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common clinical problem that can be either insertional or noninsertional, and effective treatment of each type can vary. We sought to investigate the current evidence on different treatment methods for insertional Achilles tendinopathy with a focus on functional outcomes.

Methods: We performed a systematic review of the available literature using the PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases.

Meta-analysis of Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy.

Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common clinical problem that can be either insertional or noninsertional. A variety of treatment methods have been described, although little consensus exists on an optimal method or methods. We sought to investigate the current evidence on different treatment methods for noninsertional Achilles tendinopathy, with a focus on functional outcomes.