Previous meniscal repair significant predictor of revision ACL reconstruction outcomes
Patients who have had previous meniscectomy or chondral damage noted at the time of revision ACL reconstruction have worse outcomes at 2 years, but the impact is increased at 6 years, according to recently presented study results.
PRP may improve clinical outcomes of knee OA better than hyaluronic acid
Patients with knee osteoarthritis treated with platelet-rich plasma injections may have improved clinical outcomes compared with patients who received hyaluronic acid injections, according to published results.
Repair of posterior meniscal root tears delayed time to knee arthroplasty
Results of a matched cohort comparison of 45 patients with medial meniscal root tears who underwent either nonsurgical management, partial meniscectomy or repair showed significant differences among the groups for progression to knee arthroplasty.
Dexamethasone decreased opioid use, improved pain after shoulder arthroplasty
Use of dexamethasone decreased anti-emetic and opioid use and improved pain control in patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty, according to results presented at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Preoperative shoulder dislocations cited as significant risk factor of bone loss
An increased number of preoperative shoulder dislocations is a significant predictor and modifiable risk factor of glenoid and humeral bone loss, according to a presentation at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting.
