What Is the Cumulative Incidence of Femoral Stem Revision and Stem Complication in Cemented and Uncemented Hip Arthroplasty for Proximal Femoral Metastatic Bone Disease?

Background: Hip arthroplasty is often indicated in metastatic bone lesions of the proximal femur, with or without pathologic fracture. Conventional knowledge is that cemented fixation is best, although uncemented fixation has potential advantages of shorter operative time, avoidance of the physiologic stress of cement, and the chance for osseointegration. However, both techniques are options that are employed, and there is no clear evidence to guide this choice.

Investigating distress levels in patients with metastatic spine disease undergoing surgical intervention.

Objective: Cancer patients often experience high levels of distress, which are particularly pronounced in the perioperative period. However, there is a dearth of research on distress rates in patients with metastatic spine disease (MSD). This study aims to assess pre- and postoperative distress levels in patients with MSD undergoing surgical intervention, as well as the association between distress and sociodemographic factors.

Inpatient and Outpatient Palliative Care Utilization Rates of Patients with Spine Metastases.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Objective: Specialty Palliative Care (PC) can be instrumental in improving patient quality of life for patients with spine metastasis. It is important to identify disparities in access to PC to ensure that equitable care is provided to all patients.

Qualities Medical Students Value in Resident Educators: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Medical Student Nominations for Teaching Awards.

Purpose: Resident physicians play a pivotal role in undergraduate medical education, serving as stewards of the academic and clinical learning environment. However, limited data exist on qualities valued by medical students in resident educators. This study explores the qualities medical students perceive as most valuable in resident educators and whether these qualities differ by resident gender or specialty.

Associations Between Problem List Items and Clinically Significant Distress in Patients With Metastatic Spine Disease.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: This study aimed to identify sources of distress in patients with metastatic spine disease and elucidate factors associated with clinically significant distress.

Summary Of Background Data: Distress is associated with poorer outcomes and lower quality of life in cancer patients.

Perioperative Trends in Distress Among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Distress is common among cancer patients, especially those undergoing surgery. However, no study has systematically analyzed distress trends in this population. The purpose of this study was to systematically review perioperative rates of distress, as well as differences across cancer types, in cancer patients undergoing surgical intervention.

How is infection diagnostic criteria for shoulder periprosthetic joint infection reported in literature: systematic review.

Background: The purpose of this study was to elucidate which criteria are being reported in the literature for the workup and diagnosis of shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Studies published prior to or after 2019 were compared to elucidate any changes secondary to the publication of shoulder-specific PJI criteria written by the International Consensus Meeting (ICM).

Methods: Two independent reviewers performed the literature search on PubMed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysesguidelines.

Return to Play After Arthroscopic Superior Labral Repair: A Systematic Review.

Background: Superior labral tears are common shoulder injuries among athletes, and for athletes undergoing surgical intervention, one of the main priorities is to return to preinjury levels of activity in a timely manner. However, the literature surrounding return to play after superior labral repair presents inconsistent results, with limited studies evaluating the timing of return to play.

Purpose: To systematically review the rate and timing of return to play in athletes after arthroscopic superior labral repair.

Concomitant Arthroscopic Superior Labral and Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review.

Background: The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on concomitant repair of superior labral and rotator cuff tears, in light of the paucity of published clinical evidence.

Methods: A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses compliant search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed for clinical studies of patients undergoing combined repairs of the rotator cuff and superior labrum.

Results: Ten studies comprising 241 shoulders were included, with a mean age of 52.

Novel Risk Factors for Postoperative Hematoma Requiring Reoperation Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To investigate the correlation between comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tobacco use, and the incidence of postoperative hematoma requiring reoperation after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

Summary Of Background Data: Prior studies have identified general risk factors such as multilevel fusion and coagulopathy.

The Prevalence of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Trends, Variances, and Value Appraisal.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate recent trends in the use of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the United States, (2) assess regional variations in the use of IONM, and (3) assess the association between IONM and clinical outcomes.

Summary Of Background Data: IONM is frequently used during anterior cervical procedures to mitigate the risk of neurological injury.

Prior Teaching Experience and Barriers to Effective Resident Teaching: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Resident physicians play an important role in teaching the next generation of health-care providers, yet limited research has explored factors influencing effective teaching, such as preresidency experiences or barriers within residency. This study examines residents' prior teaching experience, its correlation with teaching attitudes, and identifies potential barriers to sustained teaching engagement.

Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed residents across multiple specialties at a single academic center.

Is Workload Associated With Oblique Injuries in Professional Baseball Players?

Background: Oblique strains have become a common injury among professional baseball players. The influence of player workload on oblique strains remains unknown.

Purpose/hypothesis: To determine whether workload is a risk factor for oblique strains in professional baseball players.

Variation in Oral Board Examination Accommodations Among Specialties.

Importance: Board certification can have broad implications for candidates' career trajectories, and prior research has found sociodemographic disparities in pass rates. Barriers in the format and administration of the oral board examinations may disproportionately affect certain candidates.

Objective: To characterize oral certifying examination policies and practices of the 16 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited specialties that require oral examinations.

Type V superior labrum anterior to posterior repair: a systematic review.

Background: The purpose of this study is to systematically review the evidence in the literature to ascertain the functional outcomes, recurrence rates, and subsequent revision rates following type V superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair.

Methods: Two independent reviewers performed a literature search based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, utilizing the EMBASE, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library Databases. Studies were included if they had clinical outcomes on the patients undergoing type V SLAP repair.

The association of pre-existing mental health conditions and patient outcomes after lower extremity orthopaedic trauma: a scoping review.

Introduction: Existing research has established a correlation between post-traumatic mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, and various aspects of recovery, such as pain exacerbations, reduced functional recovery, and lowered patient satisfaction. However, the influence of pre-existing mental health conditions on orthopaedic trauma outcomes has not been thoroughly investigated. The objective of this study was to systematically review literature addressing the association between pre-existing mental health conditions and patient outcomes following surgical interventions for lower extremity fractures in non-geriatric populations.

Is Workload Associated With Internal Impingement in Professional Baseball Pitchers? An Analysis of Days of Rest, Innings Pitched, and Batters Faced.

Background: Internal impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction in baseball pitchers.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine if the amount of rest days between outings, the number of innings pitched in each outing, and the number of batters faced in each outing are risk factors for internal impingement in professional baseball pitchers. It was hypothesized that a higher workload would significantly increase a pitcher's risk of developing internal impingement.

Sociodemographic Trends in Telemedicine Visit Completion in Spine Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: This study identifies potential disparities in telemedicine utilization in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath in patients receiving spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: COVID-19 led to the rapid uptake of telemedicine in the spine surgery patient population.

The Most Common Type, Severity, and Expected Frequency of Injuries Vary by Defensive Position in Professional Baseball Players.

Background: Location, frequency, and severity of in-game injuries by defensive position played have never been determined in professional baseball players.

Hypothesis: Catchers would have a higher frequency of hip and knee injuries; infielders and outfielders would have a higher frequency of general lower extremity injuries; and pitchers would have a higher frequency and severity of shoulder and elbow/forearm injuries.

Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study.

Performance and Return to Sport After Meniscal Repair in Professional Baseball Players.

Background: Meniscal repair is an effective treatment option for certain meniscal injuries to preserve meniscal function and limit the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Outcomes after meniscal repair in professional baseball players are not well documented.

Purposes/hypothesis: The purposes of this study were to determine performance and return to sport (RTS) in professional baseball players after meniscal repair and compare the results of medial versus lateral meniscal repair.

Is Workload Associated With Hamstring and Calf Strains in Professional Baseball Players? An Analysis of Days of Rest, Innings Fielded, and Plate Appearances.

Background: The influence of player workload on hamstring and calf injuries in professional baseball players remains unknown.

Hypothesis: Increased workload would significantly increase hamstring and calf strain injury risk.

Study Design: Case-control.

Update on Performance and Return to Sport After Biceps Tenodesis in Professional Baseball Players.

Background: Bicipital disorders are common among overhead athletes, especially professional baseball players. The ideal treatment for bicipital problems in professional baseball players is unknown.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose was to determine the return-to-sport (RTS) rate and performance after RTS in professional baseball players who underwent biceps tenodesis.