The obese patient undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty for a fracture has similar postoperative functional outcomes as the non-obese patient, but with a lower range of motion.

Introduction: The obesity epidemic is especially common among the elderly population. As the majority of patients with proximal humeral fractures undergoing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) are elderly, it is essential to understand how obesity can impact the outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty in this patient group. However, there is limited consensus on the functional outcome measures and range of motion in obese patients undergoing RSA for fractures compared to non-obese patients.

The method of femoral tunnel drilling in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction does not influence the return to sport rate.

Background: Limited evidence is available comparing the modified transtibial (MTT) and transportal (TP) techniques in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and their impact on returning to sports participation. The objective was to analyze the outcomes after arthroscopic reconstruction of the ACL in recreational athletes with a 2-year postoperative follow-up, comparing the MTT and TP techniques, based on the method used to drill the femoral tunnel.

Hypotesis: The rate of return to sport would be comparable regardless of the surgical technique used.