Outcomes Following the Use of Extracellular Matrix Cartilage Allograft for the Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Systematic Review.

Extracellular matrix cartilage allograft (EMCA) is a novel biological strategy utilized to augment the repair of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs). However, there is no consensus on the precise role and outcomes following its use in the treatment of OLTs. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes following the use of EMCA for the treatment of OLT.

The Top 50 Articles on Knee Posterolateral Corner Injuries.

Purpose: To identify and characterize the most cited publications in orthopaedic research related to posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries of the knee.

Methods: The Science Citation Index Expanded was queried for PLC injury articles. The 50 most-cited studies from 1976 to 2021 were selected.

Is Prior Hip Arthroscopy Associated With Higher Complication Rates or Prolonged Opioid Claims After Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Matched Cohort Study.

Background: Hip arthroscopy (HA) procedures have increased exponentially in recent years. Their effect on outcomes after subsequent total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains unclear.

Purpose: To compare rates of complications and opioid claims after elective THA among patients with prior HA versus controls.

Patients Report A Positive Experience on Social Media After Bankart Repair.

Purpose: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to analyze publicly available posts on Instagram and Twitter to gain an understanding of patients' perspectives regarding Bankart injuries and repair.

Methods: Public posts on Instagram and Twitter were queried from June 1, 2019, to June 1, 2020, with the following hashtags: #Bankart #Bankartrepair #Bankartlesion #labrumrepair #labralrepair #shoulderdislocation. Posts that did not contain those hashtags were excluded.

Closure of the Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Harvest Site for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

Background: The quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft is a commonly used and effective graft option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Surgical techniques vary, and there is no current standard of care for management of the QT autograft harvest site.

Purpose: To examine the literature on patient-reported outcomes and complications after ACLR with a QT autograft and to further clarify the frequency with which the harvest site is closed and potential biomechanical implications.

Preoperative Optimization and Tips to Avoiding Surgical Complications Before the Incision.

In preparation for surgery, it is important for surgeons to have a detailed discussion with patients about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to surgery. Patient optimization, ensuring the patient is in the best medical condition before surgery, is also an important aspect of patient care that the surgeon must consider. Although complications cannot be eliminated, there are often opportunities to optimize patients, so these risks can be minimized based on current evidence-based medicine.

Pectoralis Major Injuries: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management.

»: In the past 20 years, there has been a substantial increase in the prevalence of pectoralis major injuries, largely related to the rising popularity of weight-lifting and participation in contact sports.

»: Treatment options are influenced by the severity of the injury, patient age, and the amount and type of physical activity.

»: Although there is no consensus as to which treatment method is most effective, previous studies have demonstrated increased satisfaction among patients who undergo operative treatment.

Social Media and Its Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education and Training.

»: The use of social media by health-care professionals and medical educators has been increasing over the past decade.

»: Online social networks, professional networks, blogs, microblogs, forums, podcasts, and video-sharing platforms can be used effectively to communicate and engage with, as well as learn from, other residents and attending physicians worldwide.

»: Social media platforms and other web-based applications can serve as powerful educational tools to enhance orthopaedic resident learning, collaboration, teaching, and case discussion.

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fractures in Adolescents.

Although rare, tibial tubercle avulsion fracture must be considered in the differential diagnosis for the pediatric patient presenting with acute knee pain. In the adolescent population, tibial tubercle avulsion fracture is a rare injury that is typically seen in boys who engage in sporting activities that involve jumping or sprinting. The proximal tibial physis closes distally in the posteromedial to anterolateral direction, creating an environment that predisposes the tubercle to a potential avulsion injury.