The Power of Registry Data Is on Full Display

The AAOS Registry Program continues to grow, with more than 3.8 million procedures from some 12,600 surgeons across 1,500 sites.

Study Supports Simultaneous Fixation for Multiple Long-Bone Fractures

A study comparing cardiopulmonary outcomes following simultaneous versus staged intramedullary nail (IMN) fixation for multiple lower-extremity long-bone fractures found that simultaneous fixation of multiple fractures was not associated with increased cardiopulmonary events and appeared to expedite time to discharge.

Randomized Study Compares Nonoperative Treatments for Frozen Shoulder

Rebecca Araujo

A watchful waiting approach for management of adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, delivered similar outcomes at 1 year compared with the use of physical therapy, with a lower cost burden, according to results from a randomized trial.

Study Reports No Functional Deficits Associated with CBD for Pain Control after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Cailin Conner

According to a study presented at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, the perioperative use of cannabidiol (CBD) for pain management was not associated with deficits in patient-reported pain control, satisfaction, or functional outcomes when compared with a placebo control at least 1 year after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.