Shoulder arthroplasty with vault reconstruction

Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Revision shoulder arthroplasty is predominantly in the form of a reverse TSA due to the common presence of rotator cuff deficiency and the ability to address stability and bone stock deficiency more effectively than with prior techniques relying on anatomic designs.

Awake spine surgery is a promising option for appropriately selected cases

Kyle W. Geiger, MD

Awake spine surgery has been increasingly adopted in orthopaedic and neurosurgical practices.

OVT video explores arthroscopic-assisted lateral tibial plateau fixation with percutaneous screws

Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS

A recent AAOS OrthoDome® video features a group of orthopaedic surgeons at the University of Minnesota demonstrating their technique for arthroscopically assisted lateral tibial plateau fixation.

Controversies persist for treating distal femoral fractures

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The relatively high incidence of nonunion (up to 19%) remains a frequent concern for healthcare professionals caring for patients with these injuries.

Rotator cuff augmentation: Surgeons need to understand how to select the best procedure

Leonard Stokes, BS; Patrick J. Denard, MD

Rotator cuff repair remains challenging, with approximately one in four cases failing to heal.

Surgeons demonstrate novel mini C-arm technique that enables efficient bedside hip aspiration in lateral position

Leslie Schwindel, MD, FAAOS

In a recent AAOS OrthoDome® video, a group of surgeons at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York described a novel technique for hip aspiration using a mini C-arm, which facilitates timely bedside aspiration.