Association of Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Worse Oral Mucositis and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy.

BACKGROUND: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing radiation therapy (RT) often experience sleep disturbances that may contribute to oral mucositis (OM) and quality of life (QOL). METHODS: Patients with HNC treated with RT at a single institution were examined. Sleep questionnaires were given on the first day of RT to assess for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patient-reported QOL and oral mucositis were assessed during RT. Associations between insomnia and OSA with QOL were assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Linear mixed models assessed associations with OM. RESULTS: Among 87 patients, 34 patients (39%) had subthreshold or greater insomnia and 47 patients (54%) screened positive for OSA. Upon RT completion, patients with subthreshold or greater insomnia had worse physical function (p = 0.005), fatigue (p = 0.01), insomnia (p < 0.001), and sticky saliva (p = 0.002). Patients screening positive for OSA had worse physical function (p = 0.01), sticky saliva (p = 0.02), fatigue (p = 0.007), insomnia (p = 0.009), and pain (p = 0.005). Upon linear mixed model evaluation, subthreshold or greater insomnia (p = 0.01) and positive OSA screen (p = 0.002) were associated with worse OM. CONCLUSION: Insomnia and OSA are highly prevalent in patients with HNC undergoing RT. These sleep disturbances are associated with worse QOL and OM during treatment.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors-Opportunity to Address Gaps in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship.

The risks of secondary cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection are as much as three times higher for survivors of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer (PYAC) compared to the general population. Despite this, HPV vaccination rates among PYAC survivors remain low. Whereas pediatric oncology providers endorse HPV vaccination of PYAC survivors, many lack the resources or opportunities to intervene. The responsibility of HPV vaccination, therefore, falls to primary care providers and practices. This article provides an overview of the challenges with HPV vaccination that are distinct to PYAC survivors and discusses potential strategies to increase HPV vaccine coverage in this population.

Minimally invasive spine surgery as treatment for persistent infectious lumbar spondylodiscitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Antibiotic resistant infectious spondylodiscitis (IS) can cause significant morbidity for patients. Open surgical techniques were previously the only option for patients who failed antibiotic therapy. However, advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques may provide a new alternative for some patients. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology to identify studies that reported inflammatory [erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP)] and functional outcomes [visual analog scale (VAS)] for patients with antibiotic resistant IS treated with either minimally invasive or open surgery. Searches were preformed using PubMed, Embase, and Scopus from January 2015 to June 2021. Fourteen articles met inclusion criteria. One study was a Level III evidence study and the other 13 included studies were Level IV. Results: The minimally invasive surgery group showed significantly lower post-operative CRP and VAS pain scores and significantly higher post-operative ESR levels than the open group. All studies included were measured by the Downs and Black tool for potential bias. Discussion: This study showed that minimally invasive surgery is efficacious in the treatment of antibiotic resistant IS. These outcomes support minimally invasive surgery (MIS) as an effective alternative to previous open surgery techniques in certain patients after failed trails of antibiotic therapy.

Isolated Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Is More Effective at Improving Meniscal Symptoms in Comparison With Mechanical Symptoms in Patients With Concomitant Untreated Chondral Lesions.

PURPOSE: To rank Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) questions from most to least improvement after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) and compare improvement of meniscal versus mechanical symptoms. METHODS: A secondary analysis of the Chondral Lesions and Meniscus Procedures (ChAMP) Trial was performed. Inclusion criteria were age 30 years or older with degenerative meniscal tear failing nonoperative management, with or without associated unstable chondral lesions. No chondral debridement was performed. Responses to the 42 KOOS questions ranged from 0 (extreme problems) to 4 (no problems), and were answered preoperatively and at 1 year after isolated APM. The 1-year mean change, or delta (Δ), was calculated for each KOOS question and the Δ for meniscal and mechanical symptoms were statistically compared. RESULTS: Greatest improvement in 135 eligible patients was observed for questions about (1) awareness of knee problems (Δ = 1.93, standard deviation [SD] = 1.38), (2) frequency of knee pain (Δ = 1.93, SD = 1.29), (3) degree of difficulty while twisting/pivoting on the injured knee (Δ = 1.88, SD = 1.13), (4) degree of difficulty while running (Δ = 1.67, SD = 1.30), and (5) being troubled by lack of confidence in the knee (Δ = 21.67, SD = 1.11). Least improvement was observed for questions about: (1) degree of difficulty while getting on/off the toilet (Δ = 0.94, SD = 0.96), (2) feel grinding or hear clicking when the knee moves (Δ= 0.90, SD = 1.25), 3) degree of difficulty while getting in/out of the bath (Δ= 0.88, SD = 1.00), (4) knee catches/hangs up during movement (Δ= 0.80, SD = 1.09), and (5) the ability to straighten the knee fully (Δ= 0.54, 1.44). There was greater improvement for the KOOS questions pertaining to meniscal versus mechanical symptoms (P < .00001). CONCLUSIONS: KOOS symptoms as reported by subjects' responses to the questions pertaining to the frequency of knee pain, twisting/pivoting, running, squatting, and jumping showed the most improvement 1 year after isolated APM, whereas those relating to mechanical symptoms improved the least. Focusing on meniscal rather than mechanical symptoms may help surgeons better identify patients expected to benefit from APM. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV, retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data.

Better Outcomes but No Difference in Joint Space Narrowing at Five Years Among Patients Without Unstable Chondral Lesions Versus Those With Unstable Chondral Lesions (Left In Situ) at the Time of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy.

PURPOSE: To compare 5-year outcomes among patients with and without unstable chondral lesions undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM). METHODS: Using data from the Chondral Lesions And Meniscal Procedures (ChAMP) Trial, we compared outcomes for patients with unstable chondral lesions found at the time of APM and left in situ (CL-noDeb, N = 71) versus patients without unstable chondral lesions (NoCL, N = 47) at 5 years after APM. Outcomes included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), visual analog pain scale, Short-form Health Survey (SF-36), physical knee measurements, progressive joint space narrowing on radiographs, and the rate of additional knee surgery. Multivariate linear regression was used to obtain mean differences (MDs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) adjusted for age, body mass index, and preoperative score (for postoperative scores). RESULTS: Compared with CL-noDeb, NoCL subjects had significantly greater improvement at 5 years in the KOOS score for function in sport and recreation (MD = 9.9 [95% CI, 0.7-19.1]), SF-36 pain (MD = 13.9 [95% CI, 5.5-22.3]), knee extension (MD = 0.8 [95% CI, 0.1-1.5]), and decreased quadriceps circumference at the mid-portion of the patella (MD = -1.5 [95% CI, -2.7 to -0.3). A greater proportion of patients in the NoCL group achieved the MCID for all outcome scores except for the WOMAC pain score (89% CL-NoDeb vs 87% NoCL) and SF-36 general (29% CL-NoDeb vs 23% NoCL). There were no significant group differences in measures of progressive radiographic joint space narrowing in any compartments of the operative knee and no significant difference in the rate of additional knee surgery within 5 years of the initial APM. CONCLUSIONS: Patients undergoing APM without unstable chondral lesions had statistically significantly better outcomes than patients with unstable chondral lesions at 5 years after surgery; however, there were no group differences in progressive radiographic joint space narrowing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II, prospective comparative study.

A Comprehensive Summary of Systematic Reviews on Sports Injury Prevention Strategies.

BACKGROUND: A large volume of systematic reviews and meta-analyses has been published on the effectiveness of sports injury prevention programs. PURPOSE: To provide a qualitative summary of published systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have examined the effectiveness of sports injury prevention programs on reducing musculoskeletal injuries. STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: We searched the PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and the Cochrane databases for systematic reviews and meta-analyses that evaluated the effectiveness of sports injury prevention programs. We excluded published abstracts, narrative reviews, articles not published in English, commentaries, studies that described sports injury prevention strategies but did not assess their effectiveness, studies that did not assess musculoskeletal injuries, and studies that did not assess sports-related injuries. The most relevant results were extracted and summarized. Levels of evidence were determined per the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, and methodological quality was assessed using the AMSTAR-2 (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews, revised version). RESULTS: A total of 507 articles were retrieved, and 129 were included. Articles pertaining to all injuries were divided into 9 topics: sports and exercise in general (n = 20), soccer (n = 13), ice hockey (n = 1), dance (n = 1), volleyball (n = 1), basketball (n = 1), tackle collision sports (n = 1), climbing (n = 1), and youth athletes (n = 4). Articles on injuries by anatomic site were divided into 11 topics: general knee (n = 8), anterior cruciate ligament (n = 34), ankle (n = 14), hamstring (n = 11), lower extremity (n = 10), foot (n = 6), groin (n = 2), shoulder (n = 1), wrist (n = 2), and elbow (n = 1). Of the 129 studies, 45.7% were ranked as evidence level 1, and 55.0% were evidence level 2. Based on the AMSTAR-2, 58.9% of the reviews reported a priori review methods, 96.1% performed a comprehensive literature search, 47.3% thoroughly described excluded articles, 79.1% assessed risk of bias for individual studies, 48.8% reported a valid method for statistical combination of data (ie, meta-analysis), 45.0% examined the effect of risk of bias on pooled study results, and 19.4% examined the risk for publication bias. CONCLUSION: This comprehensive review provides sports medicine providers with a single source of the most up-to-date publications in the literature on sports injury prevention.

Ability of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction to Overcome Lateral Patellar Motion in the Presence of Trochlear Flattening: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study.

BACKGROUND: Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is an established operative procedure to restore medial restraining force in patients with patellar instability. In the setting of a shallow sulcus, it is unclear whether an isolated MPFL reconstruction is sufficient to restore patellofemoral stability. HYPOTHESIS: Progressively increasing the sulcus angle would have an adverse effect on the ability of an MPFL reconstruction to restrain lateral patellar motion. STUDY DESIGN: Controlled laboratory study. METHODS: Seven fresh-frozen human cadaveric knees were harvested and prepared for experimentation. Each specimen was run through the following test conditions: native, lateral retinacular release, lateral retinacular repair, MPFL release, MPFL reconstruction, and MPFL reconstruction with trochlear flattening. Four 3-dimensional printed wedges (10°, 20°, 30°, and 40°) were created to insert beneath the native trochlea to raise the sulcus angle incrementally and simulate progressive trochlear flattening. For each test condition, the knee was positioned at 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45° of flexion, and the force required to displace the patella 1 cm laterally at 10 mm/s was measured. Group comparisons were made with repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS: In the setting of an MPFL reconstruction, as the trochlear groove was incrementally flattened, the force required to laterally displace the patella progressively decreased. A 10° increase in the sulcus angle significantly reduced the force at 15° (P = .01) and 30° (P = .03) of knee flexion. The force required to laterally displace the patella was also significantly lower at all knee flexion angles after the addition of the 20°, 30°, and 40° wedges (P≤ .05). Specifically, a 20° increase in the sulcus angle reduced the force by 29% to 36%; a 30° increase, by 35% to 43%; and a 40° increase, by 40% to 47%. CONCLUSION: Despite an MPFL reconstruction, the force required to laterally displace the patella decreased as the sulcus angle was increased in our cadaveric model. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: An isolated MPFL reconstruction may not be sufficient to restore patellar stability in the setting of a shallow or flat trochlea. Patients with an abnormal sulcus angle may have recurrent instability postoperatively if treated with an isolated MPFL reconstruction.

The Association Between Patient Satisfaction and Mode of Visit (Telemedicine Versus In-Person) in a Large Orthopaedic Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Retrospective Study.

BACKGROUND: During the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telemedicine was rapidly adopted to provide continued, efficient, and safe medical care. Little is known about patient satisfaction with telemedicine in orthopedics or the factors associated with selection of telemedicine versus face-to-face care. Thus, we examined (1) the association between patient satisfaction and mode of visit (telemedicine versus in-person) and (2) predictors of patient satisfaction in a large orthopedic practice during the onset of the pandemic. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of in-person and telemedicine visits within a large, university-affiliated orthopaedic practice between March 2020 and April 2020 during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients who completed a patient satisfaction survey were included. Demographic and other office visit (eg, type of provider and type of visit) data were collected. A Patient Satisfaction Aggregate (PSA, range 0 to 1) score was calculated by taking the average of five patient satisfaction questions. Linear regression was used to examine (1) the association between PSA score and mode of visit and (2) predictors of PSA score. RESULTS: A total of 2,049 of 6,515 patient satisfaction surveys were completed and included for analysis, of which 748 had telemedicine visits and 1,301 had in-person visits. No association was found between PSA score and mode of visit with and without adjustment for duration of patient-physician relationship, appointment type (new versus follow-up), provider type (physician versus nonphysician), and provider subspecialty (ßunadjusted = 0.004 [SE = 0.01], P = 0.44; ßadjusted = 0.001 [SE = 0.01], P = 0.92). Predictors of increased PSA score were White race (P = 0.001), >1 year relationship with provider (P1-3 years = 0.01, P3-5 years = 0.04, and P5+ years = 0.002), physician provider (P = 0.004), and foot/ankle provider (P = 0.04), whereas predictors of decreased PSA score were oncology provider (P = 0.02) and spine provider (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: We found no association between PSA score and mode of visit. Predictors of PSA score included race, duration of patient-physician relationship, provider type, and provider subspecialty.

Previous History of Knee Arthroscopy in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Examination of the Effect of the Literature and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 Arthroscopy Guidelines on Clinical Practice.

PURPOSE: To compare the rate of previous knee arthroscopy in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) before (2005-2006) and after (2018) publication of landmark studies that examined the effectiveness of knee arthroscopy as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 knee arthroscopy guidelines. METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review of 214 patients who underwent a TKA between 2005 and 2006 (Group 1) and 213 patients who underwent a TKA in 2018 (Group 2). We reviewed medical records to determine whether previous knee arthroscopy was performed. Group comparisons were made using the t test for continuous data and the χ2 test for categorical data, and means ± standard deviation are presented. RESULTS: Patients in Group 2 were older than those in Group 1 (67.0 ± 8.3 vs 64.3 ± 11.5 years, P = .01); however, there were no differences between groups with respect to sex (P = .40), body mass index (P = .36), and laterality of TKA (P = .05). There was no difference in the history of previous knee arthroscopy between Groups 1 and 2 overall (27% vs 32%, P = .27) and within 10 years of TKA (17% vs 15%, P = .44). CONCLUSIONS: We did not find a difference in the number of previous knee arthroscopies for patients undergoing TKA in 2018 versus 2005-2006. This suggests that the recommendations set forth by landmark clinical trials that examined the effectiveness of knee arthroscopy and the AAOS 2013 knee arthroscopy guidelines did not have a sudden impact within our geographic region, but there is some evidence to suggest a gradual shift in treatment, where knee arthroscopy is withheld near imminent knee arthroplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III, retrospective comparative study.

Observation Versus Debridement of Unstable Chondral Lesions During Partial Meniscectomy: Analysis of Patient Outcomes and Degenerative Joint Disease at 5 Years in the Chondral Lesions And Meniscus Procedures (ChAMP) Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of debridement (CL-Deb) versus observation (CL-noDeb) of unstable chondral lesions on knee pain 5 years after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in patients enrolled in the Chondral Lesions And Meniscus Procedures (ChAMP) Trial. Secondarily, other knee symptoms, function, general health, and the rate of additional surgery on the affected knee were examined. METHODS: Patients aged ≥30 years who had an unstable Outerbridge grade-II, III, or IV chondral lesion when undergoing APM were randomly allocated to the CL-Deb (n = 98) or CL-noDeb (n = 92) group; ∼80% in each group completed a 5-year follow-up. Outcomes were measured preoperatively and at 5 years postoperatively, and included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Short Form-36 (SF-36), physical knee measurements, knee radiographs, and rate of additional knee surgery at 5 years. The primary outcome was the 5-year WOMAC pain score. Group comparisons were made using the t test for continuous outcomes and the Fisher exact test for categorical outcomes. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the groups with respect to the primary outcome, the WOMAC pain score (CL-Deb: 86.0 [95% confidence interval (CI): 82.9 to 89.1]) versus CL-noDeb: 88.3 [95% CI: 85.5 to 91.1]; p = 0.27), or secondary outcomes at 5 years. There were also no differences in radiographic measurements of joint-space narrowing in any compartment (medial or lateral tibiofemoral or medial, central, or lateral patellofemoral) as well as no difference in the rate of additional knee surgery within 5 years after APM between the CL-Deb and CL-noDeb groups. CONCLUSIONS: Outcomes for the CL-Deb and CL-noDeb groups did not differ at 5 years postoperatively, suggesting that there is no long-term benefit of arthroscopic debridement of chondral lesions encountered during APM. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Computed Tomography Imaging of BioComposite Interference Screw After ACL Reconstruction With Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft.

BACKGROUND: Bioabsorbable interference screws tend to have high resorption rates after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction; however, no studies have examined screws composed of 30% biphasic calcium phosphate and 70% poly-d-lactide (30% BCP/70% PLDLA). PURPOSE: To evaluate femoral and tibial tunnel widening and resorption of 30% BCP/70% PLDLA interference screws and replacement with bone at 2 to 5 years after ACL reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) autograft. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: Included were 20 patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction using BTB autograft and were reevaluated 2 to 5 years after surgery using computed tomography scans. Tunnel measurements were obtained from computed tomography scans in the sagittal and coronal planes and were compared with known tunnel measurements based on operative reports. These images and measurements were used to assess tunnel widening, resorption of the 30% BCP/70% PLDLA screw, its replacement with bone, and possible cyst formation. Paired t tests were used to compare initial and final femoral and tibial tunnel measurements. RESULTS: The cross-sectional area of the femoral tunnel decreased at the aperture (P = .03), middle (P = .0002), and exit (P < .0001) of the tunnel compared with the initial femoral tunnel size, and the tibial tunnel cross-sectional area decreased at the aperture (P < .0001) and exit (P = .01) of the tunnel compared with the initial tibial tunnel size. Bone formation was observed in 100% of femoral tunnels and 94.7% of tibial tunnels. Screw resorption was 100% in the femur and 94.7% in the tibia at the final follow-up. Cysts were noted around the femoral tunnel in 2 patients (5.1%). CONCLUSION: The 30% BCP/70% PLDLA interference screws used for ACL reconstruction using BTB autograft had high rates of resorption and replacement with bone, and there were no increases in tunnel size at 2 to 5 years postoperatively. The authors observed a low rate of cyst formation and no other adverse events stemming from the use of this specific biointerference screw, suggesting that this type of screw is a reasonable option for graft fixation with minimal unfavorable events and a reliable resorption profile.

Collaborative Creation of Regional Opioid-Prescribing Guidelines in Orthopaedics: Description of a Process, Measurement of Its Effectiveness, and Impact on Patient Satisfaction at a Participating Institution.

BACKGROUND: Interventions designed to decrease opioid prescribing in orthopaedics have been effective when employed by specific institutions, subspecialties, and procedures. The objectives of this study were to examine the effectiveness of developing regional guidelines on opioid-prescribing practices after common orthopaedic surgical procedures, to determine whether compliance with the guidelines varied by procedure, and to measure the effect of the guidelines on patient satisfaction. All objectives were assessed at 1 participating institution. METHODS: In February 2018, 53 orthopaedic surgeons representing 8 practices in Western New York attended a summit meeting to collaboratively create regional opioid-prescribing guidelines for 70 common orthopaedic procedures; these guidelines were later distributed electronically to all orthopaedists in Western New York. We retrospectively examined opioid-prescribing practices for adults undergoing an orthopaedic surgical procedure performed by 1 large practice in October 2017, 4 months before the summit meeting (776 patients), and in July 2018, 5 months after the summit meeting (653 patients). The number of opioid pills prescribed postoperatively and patient satisfaction were compared before and after the summit meeting using t tests. RESULTS: The overall mean number of opioid pills (and standard deviation) prescribed postoperatively decreased from 69.5 ± 45.5 pills before the summit to 43.3 ± 28.0 pills after the summit (p < 0.0001). Sports medicine surgeons reduced the number of pills prescribed for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy, and shoulder arthroscopy with decompression; and adult reconstruction surgeons reduced the number of pills prescribed for total hip and knee arthroplasty. There was no change in the number of pills prescribed for lumbar spine fusion or implant removal. Satisfaction with the provider did not differ from before to after the summit; 75% of patients in the pre-summit group and 76% of patients in the post-summit group reported receiving excellent service (p = 0.62). CONCLUSIONS: The creation of regional opioid-prescribing guidelines in a collaborative fashion was assessed at 1 participating institution and was found to be effective at reducing the number of opioid pills prescribed by the orthopaedic surgeons participating in the project without affecting patient satisfaction, but adherence to the guidelines varied by procedure.

Simple versus horizontal mattress suture configuration in bankart repair.

The purpose of this article was to compare the anatomy and biomechanics of different suture repair configurations for arthroscopic Bankart lesion repair. The horizontal mattress technique improves the restoration of labral height and decreases capsular strain in comparison to simple suture repairs. Further research examining the clinical outcomes of horizontal mattress suture technique is required for comparison with simple suture arthroscopic Bankart repairs.

Chronic glenohumeral dislocations treated with arthroplasty: a systematic review.

Background: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the clinical outcomes and associated predictors of outcomes for chronic glenohumeral dislocations treated with arthroplasty. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed with Embase, PubMed, CENTRAL, BIOSIS, and CINAHL databases from the inception of these databases through January 1, 2021 to identify all articles that examined outcomes or predictors of outcomes of arthroplasty in patients with chronic glenohumeral dislocations. Studies that examined outcomes for patients with a chronic glenohumeral dislocation (≥3 weeks) treated with hemiarthroplasty, anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty were included. Those with acute or subacute dislocations (<3 weeks), fracture dislocations, and those treated with joint preserving treatment modalities were excluded. Results: We identified 195 articles; of which, 22 (201 patients/205 shoulders) met our inclusion criteria. A total of 14 studies reported outcomes of hemiarthroplasty, 10 studies reported outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, and 9 studies reported outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. All studies documented clinical improvement after arthroplasty. Among 16 studies that measured range of motion, all 16 studies demonstrated improvement in range of motion postoperatively. Thirty-one reoperations (15%) were performed across all studies. Conclusion: We found improved clinical outcomes after arthroplasty for the treatment of chronic glenohumeral fewer dislocations at a long-term follow-up. Some evidence suggests that reverse total shoulder arthroplasty may have superior outcomes and less complications compared with hemiarthroplasty and anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. There is insufficient evidence regarding the potential influence that duration of dislocation, direction of dislocation, addition of concomitant procedures, or humeral component retroversion have on outcomes.

An Up-to-Date Review of the Meniscus Literature: A Systematic Summary of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses.

BACKGROUND: A large number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses regarding the meniscus have been published. PURPOSE: To provide a qualitative summary of the published systematic reviews and meta-analyses regarding the meniscus. STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: A systematic search of all meta-analyses and systematic reviews regarding the meniscus and published between July 2009 and July 2019 was performed with PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and the Cochrane database. Published abstracts, narrative reviews, articles not written in English, commentaries, study protocols, and topics that were not focused on the meniscus were excluded. The most pertinent results were extracted and summarized from each study. RESULTS: A total of 332 articles were found, of which 142 were included. Included articles were summarized and divided into 16 topics: epidemiology, diagnosis, histology, biomechanics, comorbid pathology, animal models, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), meniscal repair, meniscal root repairs, meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT), meniscal implants and scaffolds, mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors, postoperative rehabilitation, postoperative imaging assessment, patient-reported outcome measures, and cost-effectiveness. The majority of articles focused on APM (20%), MAT (18%), and meniscal repair (17%). CONCLUSION: This summary of systematic reviews and meta-analyses delivers surgeons a single source of the current evidence regarding the meniscus.

The influence of suture materials on the biomechanical behavior of suture-meniscal specimens: a comparative study in a porcine model.

BACKGROUND: Repair of a meniscal tear is indicated in certain conditions. Despite extensive research on the biomechanics of various repair methods, there has been minimal investigation of whether the suture material influences the meniscal-suture construct. The purpose of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of nine different suture materials under cyclic and load-to-failure conditions. METHODS: Ninety porcine menisci were randomly allocated to simple suture placement using either Ultrabraid®, Ultratape®, Magnum Wire®, TigerWire®, TigerTape®, LabralTape®, Orthocord®, 0 FiberWire®, or 2-0 FiberWire®. Each suture-meniscus specimen underwent cyclic loading followed by load-to-failure testing. Elongation, maximum load to failure, stiffness, and mode of failure were recorded and compared between each suture type using non-parametric testing. Mean ± standard deviation was reported and the statistical significance was p < 0.05. RESULTS: Elongation during cyclic loading was lowest with 2-0 FiberWire (0.95 ± 0.17 mm); this value was statistically significantly different than the results for all other sutures except 0 FiberWire® (1.09 ± 0.17 mm, p = 0.79), TigerWire® (1.09 ± 0.29 mm, p = 0.85), TigerTape® (1.39 ± 0.29 mm, p = 0.08), and LabralTape® (1.20 ± 0.33 mm, p = 0.41). The highest elongation was seen with Ultrabraid® (1.91 ± 0.34 mm); this value was statistically significantly greater than the results for all other suture materials except Orthocord® (1.59 mm ± 0.31 mm, p = 0.46) and Magnum Wire® (1.43 ± 0.25 mm, p = 0.14). Load to failure was highest for TigerTape® (287.43 ± 41.15 N), and this result was statistically significantly different than the results for all other sutures except LabralTape® (271.34 ± 48.48 N, p = 0.99) and TigerWire® (251.03 ± 25.8 N, p = 0.51). Stiffness was highest for LabralTape® (195.77 ± 49.06 N/mm), and this result was statistically significantly different than the results for all other sutures except TigerWire® (186.49 ± 19.83 N/mm, p = 0.45) and TigerTape® (173.35 ± 15.60 N/mm, p = 0.19). The majority of sutures failed by pullout (n = 46, 51%) or tearing (n = 40, 45%). CONCLUSION: Suture design and material affect the biomechanical behavior of porcine meniscal-suture specimens. LabralTape®, TigerWire®, and TigerTape® demonstrated better overall combinations of low elongation, high maximum load to failure, and high stiffness.

Editorial Commentary: Opioids After Orthopaedic Surgery: Who Needs 'Em?

Multimodal analgesia protocols have been developed to reduce the number of opioids prescribed after orthopaedic surgery, although no previous studies have examined the effectiveness of a nonopioid multimodal analgesia protocol following common sports medicine procedures. Clinicians should feel assured that this type of strategy can be effective at reducing pain and the number of opioids needed for breakthrough pain with minimal side effects and without compromising patient satisfaction. The use of rescue opioids is associated with pain level, procedure type, and psychiatric illness.

Medial clear space volume on cone beam CT scan offers objective measurement of congruency in supination external rotation ankle fractures in a cadaver model.

BACKGROUND: We performed a volume analysis of gravity stress (GS) and simulated weight bearing (WB) CBCT scans of a cadaveric supination external rotation (SER) ankle fracture model. METHODS: An AO supination external rotation 44B3.1 ankle fracture was simulated in 6 human cadavers, each serving as its own control. MCS volume (mm3) was measured on GS and WB CBCT scans. Paired t-tests were used to compare the MCS volume for control versus experimental conditions for GS and WB conditions, and means ± standard deviation are presented. RESULTS: MCS on GS CBCT was greater for the experimental (1,540.15±374.8) versus control (984.5±226.5) groups (P=0.004), and MCS on WB CBCT was also greater for the experimental (1,225.57±274.1) versus control (1,059.40±266.6) groups (P=0.05). MCS on GS CBCT was greater for the experimental group compared to both WB CBCT controls (P=0.005) and WB CBCT experimental group (P=0.04). Additionally, MCS on WB CBCT was greater for the experimental group compared to GS CBCT controls (P=0.002), however there was no statistically significant difference in MCS on GS CBCT for controls versus WB CBCT for controls (P=0.08). CONCLUSIONS: MCS volume increased on WB CBCT scans using a cadaveric SER ankle fracture model.

Postoperative radiographic observations following transphyseal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients.

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the changes to bone tunnels, graft fixation devices, and physes that occur on radiographs of skeletally immature individuals at least 2 years after transphyseal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Skeletally immature patients who underwent transphyseal ACLR were recruited to complete postoperative assessment at ≥ 2 years. The dimensions of tibial and femoral bone tunnels, position of graft fixation devices, and presence of growth arrest were assessed on radiographs, and pain visual analog and International Knee Documentation Committee scores were obtained. Paired t tests were used for comparisons. RESULTS: Nine patients were included with an average follow-up of 4.6 years postoperatively. There were no cases of premature physeal closure postoperatively and clinical outcome measures were excellent in all patients. The length of the intra-articular portion of anterior cruciate ligament graft increased postoperatively (P = 0.01). Distance between the tibial hardware and proximal tibial physis also increased over time on anteroposterior (P = 0.001) and lateral (P = 0.003) radiographs. However, the distance between the femoral hardware and distal femoral physis was unchanged and in five patients was associated with proximal femoral tunnel enlargement. CONCLUSION: Proximal femoral tunnel expansion and lack of proximal migration of the femoral button were seen in more than half of our patients. However, these findings had no detrimental effects on clinical outcome measures or remaining skeletal growth.

Editorial Commentary: How Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Stack up in Comparison to Computed Tomography Imaging for Measurement of Glenoid Version?

Computed tomography (CT) has been the gold standard for measuring glenoid version in patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis or instability. However, few studies have compared measurements of glenoid version on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) versus CT. Clinicians should feel confident in assessing glenoid version on MRI in the absence of CT imaging. In fact, MRI could be comparable to CT even in cases where the entire scapula is not visible on MRI. A 5° difference in glenoid version between imaging modalities represents a clinically significant difference.