Study finds 15.7% conversion rate from arthroscopic meniscectomy to TKR at 20 years
At 20 years, patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscectomy for degenerative meniscus tears were converted to total knee replacement at a 15.7% rate, according to published results.
Repair of meniscus root tears may reduce arthritis, arthroplasty risk in select patients
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meniscus root tears should be recognized and diagnosed early to reduce the risk for arthritis and knee replacement, according to a presenter.
Most youth baseball caregivers are unaware of safe pitching guidelines
Despite the implementation and accessibility of safe pitching guidelines, 83% of surveyed youth baseball caregivers were unaware of the existence of these safe pitching recommendations, according to published results.
Operative treatment provided faster return to sport for athletes with clavicle fractures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Compared with nonoperative treatment, operative treatment of comminuted or severely shortened midshaft clavicle fractures allowed for faster return to sport in older adolescent athletes, according to a presenter.
Templating software is advantageous when preoperative planning for shoulder arthroplasty
Templating software can be helpful in cases when a CT scan alone is insufficient for proper preoperative planning of total shoulder arthroplasty and intraoperative placement of TSA implants, particularly the glenoid component.
