A systematic review of outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty with INBONE II.

Background: This study systematically reviews the literature and reports on outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) with the INBONE II fixed-bearing implant.

Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS and CINAHL were searched for clinical studies reporting INBONE II specific outcomes from database inception through July 13th, 2024, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Results: Seven primary TAA studies and 4 revision TAA studies were included with 406 and 114 patients respectively.

Variability in Surgical Case Volume Performed During ACGME-Accredited Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship Training.

Introduction: Previous studies have demonstrated a positive correlation between case volume and outcomes in foot and ankle surgery. This study elucidates surgical case volume benchmarks for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship training in the United States.

Methods: The ACGME provided case logs for orthopaedic residents and foot and ankle fellows (2018-2021).

Irreparable Subscapularis Tears: Current Tendon Transfer Options.

Purpose Of Review: Irreparable subscapularis tears, especially in younger patients with higher functional demands, present a challenging entity. Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi tendon transfers are commonly considered for surgical management of this pathology, yet no consensus exists regarding the superior option. The purpose of this article is to review the most current tendon transfer techniques for irreparable subscapularis tears.

Impact of COVID-19 on clinical outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty.

Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced patient stressors and changes to perioperative protocols in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on various patient outcomes and satisfaction following elective TSA.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 147 patients who underwent primary TSA at a single institution between June 2019 and December 2020.

Surgical Construct Type Is Associated With Time to Fusion and Reoperation Rate in Double and Isolated Talonavicular Arthrodeses.

Background: This study evaluates the effect of surgical construct on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing isolated talonavicular (TN) or double (TN and subtalar ST) arthrodesis. TN constructs included plate and screw, screw and staple, and isolated staple constructs. Subtalar constructs included 1- and 2-screw constructs.

Does glenohumeral offset affect clinical outcomes in a lateralized reverse total shoulder arthroplasty?

Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) exhibits high rates of success and low complication rates. rTSA has undergone numerous design adaptations over recent years, and lateralization of implant components provides theoretical and biomechanical benefits in stability and range of motion (ROM) as well as decreased rates of notching. However, the magnitude of implant lateralization and its effect on these outcomes is less well understood.

Pain Catastrophizing Scale Associated With Other Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Plantar Fasciitis and Chronic Ankle Instability Patients.

Background: The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is a measure of how patients emotionally respond to pain. It is composed of 3 subscales-rumination, magnification, and helplessness-which address intrusive thoughts of pain, expectations of negative outcomes, and inability to cope with pain. Our purpose is to compare baseline PCS scores with other baseline patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF) or chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Clinical and radiographic outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients 80 years of age and older.

Background: Previous studies have found less favorable outcomes for patients aged 80 years and older after primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA). However, they are based on small sample sizes with no control group for comparison. The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes after primary rTSA in patients aged 80 years and older with a younger cohort of patients aged 60-79 years.

Variability and reliability of 2-dimensional vs. 3-dimensional glenoid version measurements with 3-dimensional preoperative planning software.

Background: Preoperative planning for total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) may change according to the measured degree of glenoid version. Both 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) computed tomographic (CT) scans are used to measure glenoid version, with no consensus on which method is more accurate. However, it is generally accepted that 3D measurements are more reliable, yet most 3D reconstruction software currently in clinical use have never been directly compared to 2D.

Effects of obesity on clinical and functional outcomes following anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

Background: Limited data exist regarding the clinical and functional outcomes following primary total shoulder arthroplasty in obese patients. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of obesity on the clinical and functional outcomes following primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) in a large patient population with mid-term follow-up.

Methods: Patients in a multi-institutional shoulder registry receiving either primary aTSA (n = 1520) or rTSA (n = 2054) from 2004 to 2018 with a minimum follow-up period of 2 years were studied.