Reproducibility and repeatability of a semi-automated pipeline to quantify trapeziometacarpal joint angles using dynamic computed tomography.

Background: The trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint is a mechanically complex joint and is commonly affected by musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis. Quantifying in vivo TMC joint biomechanics, such as joint angles, with traditional reflective marker-based methods can be difficult due to the joint's location in the hand. Dynamic computed tomography (CT) can facilitate the quantification of TMC joint motion by continuously capturing three-dimensional volumes over time.

Robotics in neurosurgery: Current prevalence and future directions.

Background: The first instance of a robotic-assisted surgery occurred in neurosurgery; however, it is now more common in other fields such as urology and gynecology. This study aims to characterize the prevalence of robotic surgery among current neurosurgery programs as well as identify trends in clinical trials pertaining to robotic neurosurgery.

Methods: Each institution's website was analyzed for the mention of a robotic neurosurgery program and procedures.

Political Campaign Contributions of Surgeons in the United States Throughout the 2020 Election Cycle.

Importance: Political engagement by the physician workforce is necessary to ensure continued representation of their interests in health care legislation. Limited data are available pertaining to the political involvement of US surgeons.

Objective: To analyze the magnitude and distribution of political donations made by all US surgeons throughout the 2020 election cycle.