Swelling, Stiffness, and Dysfunction Following Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Sprains.

Purpose: Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint sprains are common injuries that often result in prolonged swelling, stiffness, and dysfunction; however, the duration of these sequelae is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the duration of time that patients experience finger swelling, stiffness, and dysfunction following a PIP joint sprain.

Methods: This was a prospective, longitudinal, survey-based study.

Are 20% of Patients Actually Dissatisfied Following Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is among the most performed orthopaedic surgeries in the United States with at least 1,000,000 cases performed per year. Dissatisfaction following TKA has often been reported as 20% or more, with a multitude of causes including sociodemographic, preoperative, and postoperative factors. The purpose of this study was to re-examine the rate and causes of dissatisfaction following TKA.

Manipulation Under Anesthesia Is Associated With an Increased Rate of Early Total Knee Arthroplasty Revision.

Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) frequently has been used as a first-line treatment to restore functional range of motion after unsuccessful physical therapy. Although there are studies reporting that MUA assisted in restoring range of motion, there is a paucity of literature on the influence of MUA on the risk of revision TKA. The goal of our study was to determine whether MUA was associated with an increase in the rate of revision TKA within 2 years of MUA.

The Impact of Author Financial Conflicts on Robotic-Assisted Joint Arthroplasty Research.

Background: Recent studies have suggested clinical superiority with robotic-assisted arthroplasty compared to traditional techniques. However, concerns exist regarding the author's financial conflicts of interest (COI), which may influence research outcomes. This study aimed to determine whether COI relating to robotic-assisted arthroplasty influences the results of published outcomes following total hip (THA), total knee (TKA), and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA).

MRI Utility in Hand Surgery.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is frequently used in the diagnosis of upper extremity conditions. We hypothesize that the results often do not change treatment. The purpose of the present study was to prospectively assess the extent to which MRI findings alter patient management.