Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic Free Bone Blocks with Alternative Fixation is Likely the Wave of the Future but Further Research is Necessary Before Widespread Adoption.

Recurrent anterior instability with glenoid bone loss is a difficult problem with several surgical options. The Latarjet technique remains the gold standard for glenoid bone reconstruction in the setting of critical glenoid bone loss with excellent long-term outcomes. However, this technique has well known downsides including high rates of complications.

Basics of Ankle Arthroscopy Part 5: Posterior Tibial Tendoscopy: Surface Anatomy, Portal Placement, and Diagnostic Evaluation.

Posterior tibial tendoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the treatment of disorders of the posterior tibial tendon. In this article, the relevant surface anatomy, portal placement, and diagnostic tendoscopy are reviewed. We also compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks associated with performing this procedure using a 1.

High rates of return to sport following suture button fixation for ligamentous Lisfranc injuries: A systematic review.

Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes at short-term follow-up following suture button fixation for the management of ligamentous Lisfranc injuries.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of suture button fixation in managing ligamentous Lisfranc injuries through a systematic evaluation of short-term clinical and radiological outcomes.

Methods: During March 2024, the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases were systematically reviewed to identify clinical studies examining outcomes following suture button fixation for the management of ligamentous Lisfranc injuries.

Immune Hypersensitivity Is Associated With Higher Graft Failure Rate After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee.

Purpose: To analyze the effects of 1 or more patient-reported allergies on clinical outcomes, in particular graft failure rate, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA) of the knee.

Methods: Retrospective review of patients who underwent knee OCA from August 2010 to May 2021 with a minimum of 2-year follow-up. Patients were initially divided into 2 cohorts: those with at least 1 allergy and those without any allergies.

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.

Analysis of factors associated with patient-reported outcome (PRO) score completion rate one year after shoulder surgeries.

Background: Patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) are important metrics for monitoring improvements following shoulder surgery. Despite the easy accessibility of electronic PROM surveys, completion rates vary, and factors predictive of survey completion for patients enrolled in medical survey follow-up after shoulder surgery remain largely unknown. The purpose of this study is to investigate survey completion rates for common shoulder procedures and identify factors predictive of PROM completion at one-year postoperatively.

Clinical Presentation and Outcomes of Sacral Stress Fractures in Athletes: A Case Series of 13 Patients.

Background: Sacral stress fractures are a rare cause of low back pain in athletes. Given the low incidence of these fractures, there is a scarcity of data on symptomatology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes.

Hypothesis: Patients diagnosed with sacral stress fractures would be athletes presenting with low back pain.

Analysis of Risk Factors and Impact of Tumor Size in Radical Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection.

Introduction: There is relatively little current literature analyzing predictive factors of postoperative complications in radical soft tissue sarcoma (STS) resection. The goal was to analyze risk factors based on STS size ( < 5 cm vs. > 5 cm) with regard to STS resection in a large up-to-date, multi- center, population-based study.

Analysis of common shoulder injuries in collegiate baseball players.

Objectives: Baseball players are highly susceptible to shoulder injuries due to repetitive overhead throwing. The purpose of this study was to investigate men's collegiate baseball shoulder injury rates and associated risk factors.

Methods: Using the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program (ISP) database, shoulder injury data for men's baseball players was analyzed from 2009-2010 through 2013-2014.

Peripheral nerve block use in inpatient and outpatient shoulder arthroplasty: a population-based study evaluating utilization and outcomes.

Background: Peripheral nerve block (PNB) is an effective pain management option after shoulder arthroplasty with increasing popularity over the past decade. Large-scale US data in shoulder arthroplasties are lacking, especially regarding impacts on opioid utilization. This population-based study aimed to evaluate PNB utilization patterns and their effect on outcomes after inpatient and outpatient shoulder arthroplasty.

Surgical, Radiographic, and Patient-Related Risk Factors for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: A Meta-Analysis.

Study Design: Meta-analysis.

Objective: Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a complication of surgical management for adult spinal deformity with a multifactorial etiology. Many risk factors are controversial and their relative importance are not fully understood.

Preoperative Nutritional Status as a Risk Factor for Major Postoperative Complications Following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Objectives: To determine rates of medical and surgical postoperative complications in adults with hypoalbuminemia undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF).

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database of patients (≥18 years old) undergoing ALIF procedures, identified by CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code from 2011 to 2014.

Safety and Effectiveness of Talus Subchondroplasty and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus.

Eleven patients with symptomatic talus osteochondral defects who underwent subchondroplasty with bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection were retrospectively reviewed. Foot and Ankle Outcome Score and visual analog scale pain score were recorded preoperatively and at the 1-year postoperative visit. The mean osteochondral defect size was 1.

Outcomes and Complications Following Laminectomy Alone for Thoracic Myelopathy due to Ossified Ligamentum Flavum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Examine the functional outcomes and complications following laminectomy for thoracic myelopathy due to ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF).

Summary Of Background Data: OLF is a rare condition that can cause thoracic myelopathy.

Examining the Ability of Artificial Neural Networks Machine Learning Models to Accurately Predict Complications Following Posterior Lumbar Spine Fusion.

Study Design: A cross-sectional database study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to train and validate machine learning models to identify risk factors for complications following posterior lumbar spine fusion.

Summary Of Background Data: Machine learning models such as artificial neural networks (ANNs) are valuable tools for analyzing and interpreting large and complex datasets.