3D Printing Is a Promising Alternative for Manufacturing Orthopaedic Implants

Stephen Weber, MD, FAAOS

The advent of 3D printing has resulted in multiple established uses for this technology in orthopaedic surgery.

Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry Delivers a New Form of Ultrasound to Assess Bone Density and Quality

Kimberly Zambito, MD, FAAOS, FAOA; Andrew Bush, MD, FAAOS, FACS; Michael DeRogatis, MD, MS

Radiofrequency echographic multi-spectrometry is an ultrasound technology that assesses bone mineral density and bone quality of the lumbar spine and hips.

Implantable Shock Absorbers Are a Promising Option for Young, Active Patients with Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis

Jared B. Watson, MD; Cassandra A. Lee, MD, FAAOS

An extra-articular implantable shock absorber is a promising option to address the population of young and active individuals suffering from mild to moderate medial compartment knee Osteoarthritis.

Biomechanical Soft-Tissue Research Influences Product Development

Thay Q. Lee, PhD

Biomechanical research quantifies structural and mechanical characteristics of such tissues as well as their functional demands in healthy, diseased, injured, repaired, or healed states.

OVT Video Demonstrates Modified Method for Coaptation Splinting of Humeral Diaphysis Fractures

Michael DeRogatis, MD, MS; Neil Jain, MD

The AAOS OVT video demonstrates the steps involved in the placement of a coaptation splint. It discusses the indications and technique for immobilization while highlighting management after placement.

Ankle Syndesmotic Fixation Has Evolved to Improve Outcomes, Reduce Risk of Osteoarthritis

Conor N. O’Neill, MD; Charles R. Reiter; Annunziato Amendola, MD, FAAOS

Ankle syndesmosis injury, often referred to as a high-ankle sprain, is common in athletics, comprising up to 20 percent of all ankle sprains.

Getting Geriatric Hip Fractures to the OR within 24 Hours Is Critical to Reduce Risk of Complications, Mortality

Michael DeRogatis, MD, MS; Paul S. Issack, MD, PhD, FAAOS, FACS

Femoral neck and intertrochanteric hip fractures in patients aged 65 years or older are among the most common fractures encountered by orthopaedic surgeons.

Advances in 3D Printing and Bioprinting May Transform Orthopaedics

Stephen Weber, MD, FAAOS

In addition to the ability to construct complex or one-off orthopaedic devices, 3D printing has the potential to transform the field of orthopaedic surgery.