Outpatient total hip and knee arthroplasty - Patient expectations versus experience.

Aims & Objectives: With modern advancements in surgical techniques and rapid recovery protocols, incidence of outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is increasing. Previous literature has historically focused on cost, safety, and clinical outcomes, with few studies investigating patient expectations and experiences. The aim of this study was to survey preoperative patient expectations related to outpatient TJA surgery compared with perioperative perceptions and experience.

Biomechanical Evaluation of Transverse Patella Fracture Fixation Using Headless Screws: A Comparison of Suture Versus Cable as a Tension Band.

Objectives: To explore the performance of headless screws with FiberWire Suture as a tension band and headless screws with a mini-cable tension band in patella fixation.

Methods: A transverse osteotomy was created in 6 matched pairs of fresh-frozen cadaver knee joints. One knee was randomly assigned to receive fixation with headless screws plus a cable tension band while the other was fixed with headless screws plus a suture tension band.

An evaluation of the host response to an interspinous process device based on a series of spine explants: Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM).

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the host response to an interspinous process device [Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM)] based on a series of nine spine explants with a mean post-operative explant time of 35 months.

Methods: Explanted periprosthetic tissues were processed for histology and stained with H&E, Wright-Giemsa stain, and Oil Red O. Brightfield and polarized light microscopy were used to evaluate the host response to the device and the resultant particulate debris.

Current state of virtual reality simulation in robotic surgery training: a review.

Background: Worldwide, the annual number of robotic surgical procedures continues to increase. Robotic surgical skills are unique from those used in either open or laparoscopic surgery. The acquisition of a basic robotic surgical skill set may be best accomplished in the simulation laboratory.

Emergent Access to the Airway and Chest in American Football Players.

Context: American football has the highest rate of fatalities and catastrophic injuries of any US sport. The equipment designed to protect athletes from these catastrophic events challenges the ability of medical personnel to obtain neutral spine alignment and immobilization during airway and chest access for emergency life-support delivery.

Objective: To compare motion, time, and difficulty during removal of American football helmets, face masks, and shoulder pads.

Proficiency training on a virtual reality robotic surgical skills curriculum.

Introduction: The clinical application of robotic surgery is increasing. The skills necessary to perform robotic surgery are unique from those required in open and laparoscopic surgery. A validated laparoscopic surgical skills curriculum (Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery or FLS™) has transformed the way surgeons acquire laparoscopic skills.