AAOS Now, June 2015
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Will Biologics Revolutionize Musculoskeletal Care?
Biologic therapies are becoming increasingly popular in orthopaedics due to their potential to regenerate tissue and enhance bone healing. However, questions still remain about their efficacy and indications for use. During a combined Specialty Day session of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), experts discussed the use of biologics in orthopaedic applications.
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Treatment Questions on Clavicle Fractures
At the 2015 Specialty Day meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), two presentations addressed issues in the management of clavicle fractures. Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, discussed various considerations for surgical treatment, and Alexandra K. Schwartz, MD, presented information on the use and possible advantages of inferior plating in surgical treatment situations. Dr.
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Expert Explores Advances in Diagnosing PJI
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most dreaded complications of total joint arthroplasty,” noted Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS. The problem is compounded, he said, because as yet, no single test delivers “a reliable, expeditious, and accurate PJI diagnosis.” But recent studies on using synovial biomarkers to diagnose PJI have shown encouraging results. Dr.
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Defusing the Musculoskeletal Time Bomb
The United States spends more of its gross domestic product on health care than any other nation, but it ranks last among wealthy countries in healthcare quality. As “Baby Boomers” age, the demand for orthopaedic services will increase, but the current workforce strategy isn’t designed to deliver enough specialists to meet that demand. The result is a musculoskeletal time bomb, ready to explode.
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ABOS Changing Oral Examination for Certification and Recertification
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, and J. Lawrence Marsh, MD The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) is dedicated to upholding the standards of our profession and ensuring the highest quality of orthopaedic practice possible. The ABOS Oral Examination for certification and recertification is one of the most successful and high-profile examples of practice-based exams in medical certification.
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Complications in Open Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Open posterior lumbar fusion is performed for a variety of indications, including preoperative instability, iatrogenic instability as the result of decompression, correction of scoliosis deformity, and certain manifestations of back pain. As with other spinal procedures, complications can arise during and after surgery. During the Federation of Spine Associations Specialty Day program, North American Spine Society member S.