Patients Prefer Medical Facts and Educational Videos From Sports Medicine Surgeons on Social Media.

Purpose: To provide updated information on which sports medicine patients are most influenced by provider presence on social media, as well as their preferences in social media platforms and content.

Methods: Between November 2021 and January 2022, an anonymous online, voluntary, self-administered questionnaire containing 13 questions was distributed to patients who had a clinic visit with 1 of 2 orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons at the same institution. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.

Use of Wrist Denervation in the Treatment of SLAC and SNAC Wrist by ASSH Members.

 Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC) are common patterns of wrist arthritis, and surgical treatment options include partial and total wrist arthrodesis and wrist denervation, which maintains the current anatomy while relieving pain.  The purpose of this study is to elucidate current practices within the hand surgery community with respect to the use of anterior interosseous nerve/posterior interosseous nerve (AIN/PIN) denervation in the treatment of SLAC and SNAC wrists.  An anonymous survey was distributed to 3,915 orthopaedic surgeons via the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) listserv.

Traumatic orthopaedic motor vehicle injuries: Are there age and sex differences in pedestrian and cyclist accidents in a major urban center?

Introduction: Injuries caused by road traffic have become the leading cause of death in people aged 5 to 29 years, with pedestrians and cyclists being disproportionately affected. Research has demonstrated age and sex differences in road accidents in European populations. The purpose of this study was to determine age and sex-specific differences in pedestrian and cyclist accidents involving passenger cars at a single Level 1 Trauma Center in a major US metropolitan area.

Far Anterior Medial Portals in Complicated Elbow Arthroscopic Procedures: Safety Profile in a Cadaveric Model.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the placement and evaluate the safety of the far anterior proximal and distal anteromedial portals by comparing them to previously defined portal techniques in a cadaveric model of the elbow.

Methods: Six paired (left and right) fresh, frozen cadaveric elbow joints were dissected. .

Age and Female Sex Are Important Risk Factors for Stress Fractures: A Nationwide Database Analysis.

Background: Stress fractures are caused by micro-trauma due to repetitive stress on bone, common in active individuals and athletes. Previous studies demonstrate that the weightbearing bones of the lower extremities incur stress fractures most often, especially in women and older adults.

Hypothesis: Prior literature does not quantify the difference in frequency of stress fractures among different genders, age groups, or body mass indices (BMIs).

Sports Medicine Fellowship Training Significantly Increases Sports Case Volume: An Analysis of ACGME Case Log Data from 2006 to 2019.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the experiential benefit of completing a sports medicine fellowship for orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the treatment of sports injuries.

Methods: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education case logs were examined for sports medicine cases performed by orthopaedic surgery residents from 2006 to 2019 and for orthopaedic sports medicine fellows from 2010 to 2019. The average number of arthroscopic cases was evaluated for residents and fellows according to each body group.

Musculoskeletal Injuries and Conditions Among Homeless Patients.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to analyze existing literature on musculoskeletal diseases that homeless populations face and provide recommendations on improving musculoskeletal outcomes for homeless individuals.

Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature was performed in March 2020 using the PubMed/MEDLINE (1966 to March 2020), Embase (1975 to April 2020), and CINHAL (1982 to 2020) databases. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were used for accuracy of reporting, and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used for quality assessment.

Surgeon Decision-Making for Individuals With Obesity When Indicating Total Joint Arthroplasty.

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This study analyzed the impact of individual surgeon demographics, financial concerns, and other factors in determining patient candidacy for TJA based on body mass index (BMI).

Methods: A 21-question survey was approved by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Research Committee for distribution to its membership.

Variability of Cutting and Thermal Dynamics Between New and Used Acetabular Reamers During Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Background: Aseptic loosening of the acetabular component remains one of the leading causes of early failure of total hip arthroplasty. Poor apposition of bone onto the implant surface can be due to inaccurate reaming and osteonecrosis of the acetabular bone due to the heat generated while reaming.

Methods: New and used acetabular reamers were tested on an MTS system using a clinically relevant force of 87.

The Effect of COVID-19 on Orthopedic Practices and Surgeons in Louisiana.

This study was performed to analyze the effect that coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has had on orthopedic surgeons' practices, their patients, and orthopedic surgeons themselves through a survey distributed to members of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA). An anonymous 22-question online survey was created and distributed to 323 LOA members. Of the 323 recipients of the survey, 99 (30.

How Did the Number and Type of Injuries in Patients Presenting to a Regional Level I Trauma Center Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Stay-at-home Order?

Background: During a pandemic, it is paramount to understand volume changes in Level I trauma so that with appropriate planning and reallocation of resources, these facilities can maintain and even improve life-saving capabilities. Evaluating nonaccidental and accidental trauma can highlight potential areas of improvement in societal behavior and hospital preparedness. These critical questions were proposed to better understand how healthcare leaders might adjust surgeon and team coverage of trauma services as well as prepare from a system standpoint what resources will be needed during a pandemic or similar crisis to maintain services.

Taking Family Call: Understanding How Orthopaedic Surgeons Manage Home, Family, and Life Responsibilities.

Introduction: Although women account for more than half of matriculating US medical students, they remain underrepresented in orthopaedic surgery, especially in leadership positions. This may, in part, be due to the disproportionate time spent on household responsibilities by women as compared to men. Understanding whether household responsibilities differ between female and male orthopaedic surgeons is critical to better understand how the demands of family life impacts their careers.