Predicting amputation using machine learning: A systematic review.

Amputation is an irreversible, last-line treatment indicated for a multitude of medical problems. Delaying amputation in favor of limb-sparing treatment may lead to increased risk of morbidity and mortality. This systematic review aims to synthesize the literature on how ML is being applied to predict amputation as an outcome.

Etiology of Failed Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: a Scoping Review.

Purpose Of Review: Recent literature was reviewed to identify and summarize the etiology of primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) failure reported.

Methods: The databases Embase, PubMed, and Medline were searched on March 10, 2022, for English-language, clinical studies that reported on the etiology of failure of primary ACLR. The studies were systematically screened in duplicate and data abstracted.