Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Surgical Education: Advancements, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations in Orthopedic Training.

The emergence of technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics may offer new solutions to address crucial deficiencies in surgical residency training. However, these technologies also introduce ethical dilemmas and practical complexities. Achieving a balance between embracing innovation and refining traditional surgical techniques is essential in molding well-rounded, proficient surgeons.

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescents: What Parents Care About.

Introduction: Numerous techniques exist for pediatric medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction (MPFL-R). Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and patient families must navigate choices between allograft and autograft, incision type, and surgery cost. While previous research has found similar surgical outcomes among different MPFL-R techniques, minimal data exists on what patients and their families prefer.

Inter-physician Communication in Pediatric Orthopaedics: What do Pediatricians Want to Hear From us?

Background: Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons often communicate with general pediatric providers to facilitate patient care, but little data exist on communication preferences. This study investigates pediatric provider preferences regarding when they would like to receive patient updates from pediatric orthopedists, which communication modalities they prefer, and what information they like to receive.

Methods: We developed a 19-question e-mail survey to evaluate provider preferences on communication modality, timing, frequency, and what data they deem important as it relates to musculoskeletal patient care.

Ambiguity of Whole Body PET CT Scans in Diagnosis of Co-existing Tuberculosis and Malignancy: Is Histopathological Confirmation Mandatory?

Introduction: Whole body PET CT is an important investigation tool in malignancy patients and helps in ascertaining the metabolic activity and exact stage of the disease. However, like any other investigation, false positive results do exist and certain diseases other than cancer may show increased uptake. Hence, a careful evaluation of PET CT and clinical correlation in malignancy patients is a must to accomplish the suitable treatment.