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{"title":"Probability of Occult Ankle Fracture Based on Radiograph-Measured Swelling.","authors":"Christian Kenneth Kerut, Srikanth Mudiganty, Denise Goodfellow Kerut, Ronald L Horswell, Reagan Williams, Melanie Valencia, Joseph Gonzales","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00271","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pediatric ankle injuries are a common presentation in the emergency department (ED). A quarter of pediatric ankle fractures show no radiographic evidence of a fracture. Physicians often correlate non-weight bearing and tenderness with an occult fracture. We present this study to predict the probability of an occult fracture using radiographic soft-tissue swelling on initial ED radiographs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a retrospective study at a Level 1 pediatric trauma center from 2021 to 22. Soft-tissue swelling between the lateral malleolus and skin was measured on radiographs, and weight-bearing status was documented. Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata software.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The study period involved 32 patients with an occult fracture, with 8 (25%) diagnosed with a fracture on follow-up radiographs. The probability of an occult fracture was calculated as a function of the ankle swelling in millimeters (mm) using a computer-generated predictive model. False-negative and false-positive rates were plotted as a function of the degree of ankle swelling.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Magnitude of ankle soft-tissue swelling as measured on initial ED radiographs is predictive of an occult fracture. Although weight-bearing status was not a sign of occult fracture, it improves the predictive accuracy of soft-tissue swelling.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095954/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Projections of Single-level and Multilevel Spinal Instrumentation Procedure Volume and Associated Costs for Medicare Patients to 2050.","authors":"Kyle Mani, Emily Kleinbart, Samuel N Goldman, Regina Golding, Yaroslav Gelfand, Saikiran Murthy, Ananth Eleswarapu, Reza Yassari, Mitchell S Fourman, Jonathan Krystal","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00053","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Instrumented spinal fusions can be used in the treatment of vertebral fractures, spinal instability, and scoliosis or kyphosis. Construct-level selection has notable implications on postoperative recovery, alignment, and mobility. This study sought to project future trends in the implementation rates and associated costs of single-level versus multilevel instrumentation procedures in US Medicare patients aged older than 65 years in the United States.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were acquired from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2019. Procedure costs and counts were abstracted using Current Procedural Terminology codes to identify spinal level involvement. The Prophet machine learning algorithm was used, using a Bayesian Inference framework, to generate point forecasts for 2020 to 2050 and 95% forecast intervals (FIs). Sensitivity analyses were done by comparing projections from linear, log-linear, Poisson and negative-binomial, and autoregressive integrated moving average models. Costs were adjusted for inflation using the 2019 US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between 2000 and 2019, the annual spinal instrumentation volume increased by 776% (from 7,342 to 64,350 cases) for single level, by 329% (from 20,319 to 87,253 cases) for two-four levels, by 1049% (from 1,218 to 14,000 cases) for five-seven levels, and by 739% (from 193 to 1,620 cases) for eight-twelve levels (P < 0.0001). The inflation-adjusted reimbursement for single-level instrumentation procedures decreased 45.6% from $1,148.15 to $788.62 between 2000 and 2019, which is markedly lower than for other prevalent orthopaedic procedures: total shoulder arthroplasty (-23.1%), total hip arthroplasty (-39.2%), and total knee arthroplasty (-42.4%). By 2050, the number of single-level spinal instrumentation procedures performed yearly is projected to be 124,061 (95% FI, 87,027 to 142,907), with associated costs of $93,900,672 (95% FI, $80,281,788 to $108,220,932).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The number of single-level instrumentation procedures is projected to double by 2050, while the number of two-four level procedures will double by 2040. These projections offer a measurable basis for resource allocation and procedural distribution.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095963/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Severity Of Radiographic Osteoarthritis: Association with Improved Patient Reported Outcomes Following Knee Arthroplasty.","authors":"Yoav S Zvi, Shoran Tamura, Jonathan Rubin, Zeynep Seref-Ferlengez, Eli Kamara","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00066","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) classification for knee osteoarthritis estimates disease severity. Its utility in predicting patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after primary total knee arthroplasty (pTKA) has been suggested. We hypothesized that patients who had higher preoperative KL grades would demonstrate greater improvements in PROs after pTKA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective review of patients who underwent pTKA between 2016 and 2021. Two observers graded preoperative radiographs (KL1/2, KL3, and KL4). Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) for activities of daily living (KOOS-ADL) and pain (KOOS-Pain) were collected at preoperative and 12-month postoperative visits. Changes in KOOS-ADL (ΔADL) and changes in KOOS-Pain (ΔPain) scores were compared from the preoperative to 12-month postoperative mark across different groups, with the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for both ΔADL (MCID-ADL) and ΔPain (MCID-Pain) also being calculated. A P-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1651 patients were included in the study. The KL3 and KL4 groups exhibited significantly higher ΔADL scores and ΔPain scores compared with the KL1/2 group (P < 0.01). Patients who had KL3 and KL4 were 1.42 (P = 0.03) and 1.88 (P < 0.01) times, respectively, more likely to achieve MCID-ADL compared with those who had KL1/2. Furthermore, patients who had a KL4 were 1.92 times (P < 0.01) more likely to reach MCID-Pain compared with those who had KL1/2.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study determined that patients who had higher preoperative KL grades experienced markedly greater improvements in KOOS-ADL and KOOS-Pain scores than those who had lower KL grades. These findings offer surgeons an objective tool when counseling patients on expected outcomes after pTKA.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140945236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Readability Analysis of Patient Education Material on Rotator Cuff Injuries From the Top 25 Ranking Orthopaedic Institutions.","authors":"Michael Miskiewicz, Salvatore Capotosto, Kenny Ling, Frederick Hance, Edward Wang","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00085","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Rotator cuff injuries (RCIs) are incredibly common in the US adult population. Forty-three percent of adults have basic or below-basic literacy levels; nonetheless, patient educational materials (PEMs) are frequently composed at levels exceeding these reading capabilities. This study investigates the readability of PEMs on RCIs published by leading US orthopaedic institutions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The top 25 orthopaedic institutions on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Specialty Ranking were selected. Readability scores of PEMs related to RCI were calculated using the www.readabilityformulas.com website.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 25 analyzed PEM texts, all exceeded the sixth-grade reading level. Only four of 168 scores (2.4%) were below the eighth-grade level.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study indicates that PEMs on rotator cuff injuries from top orthopedic institutions are too complex for many Americans, with readability levels ranging from 8.5 to 16th grade, well above the CDC-recommended eighth-grade level. The research highlights a widespread issue with high reading levels across healthcare information and underscores the need for healthcare providers to adopt patient-centered communication strategies to improve comprehension and accessibility.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PEMs on rotator cuff injuries from leading orthopedic institutions often have a reading level beyond that of many Americans, exceeding guidelines from the NIH and CDC that recommend PEMs be written at an eighth-grade reading level. To increase accessibility, enhance healthcare literacy, and improve patient outcomes, institutions should simplify these materials to meet recommended readability standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Increased Risk of 90-Day Complications in Patients With Fibromyalgia Undergoing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.","authors":"Joshua G Sanchez, Albert L Rancu, Fortunay H Diatta, Anshu Jonnalagadda, Meera M Dhodapkar, Leonard Knoedler, Martin Kauke-Navarro, Jonathan N Grauer","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00102","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasties (TSAs) are effective treatment options for end-stage glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Those undergoing TSA may also have fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal condition. However, the association of fibromyalgia with shorter and longer term outcomes after TSA has not been well characterized.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients undergoing TSA for osteoarthritis indications were identified in the PearlDiver M165 database from January 2016 to October 2022. Exclusion criteria included age younger than 18 years, shoulder infection, neoplasm, or trauma within 90 days before surgery, and inactivity in the database within 90 days of surgery. Patients with fibromyalgia were matched in a 1:4 ratio to patients without based on age, sex, and Elixhauser Comorbidity Index. Ninety-day adverse events were compared using univariable and multivariable analyses. Five-year revision-free survival was compared using the log-rank test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 163,565 TSA patients, fibromyalgia was identified for 9,035 (5.52%). After matching, cohorts of 30,770 non-fibromyalgia patients and 7,738 patients with fibromyalgia were identified. Multivariable analyses demonstrated patients with fibromyalgia were at independently increased odds ratios (ORs) for the following 90-day complications (decreasing OR order): urinary tract infection (OR = 4.49), wound dehiscence (OR = 3.63), pneumonia (OR = 3.46), emergency department visit (OR = 3.45), sepsis (OR = 3.15), surgical site infection (OR = 2.82), cardiac events (OR = 2.72), acute kidney injury (OR = 2.65), deep vein thrombosis (OR = 2.48), hematoma (OR = 2.03), and pulmonary embolism (OR = 2.01) (P < 0.05 for each). These individual complications contributed to the increased odds of aggregated minor adverse events (OR = 3.68), all adverse events (OR = 3.48), and severe adverse events (OR = 2.68) (P < 0.05 for each). No statistically significant difference was observed in 5-year revision-free survival between groups.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study found TSA patients with fibromyalgia to be at increased risk of adverse events within 90 days of surgery. Proper surgical planning and patient counseling are crucial to this population. Nonetheless, it was reassuring that those with fibromyalgia had similar 5-year revision-free survival compared with those without.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081627/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Delayed Presentation and Diagnosis of Youth Wrestling Injuries: A 20-Year Analysis of National Injury Data.","authors":"William H Huffman, Steven R Ayotte, Lori Jia, Kevin Pirruccio, Xinning Li, John D Kelly, Robert L Parisien","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00150","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The nature of wrestling may lead athletes to mask injuries with the delayed presentations of youth wrestling-related injuries not being well characterized.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive epidemiological study queried the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database to characterize delayed presentations of wrestling-related injuries in middle and high-school athletes. Data collection consisted of national estimates, demographics, and injury characteristics of patients with delayed (D) presentations (≥1 day) and same-day (S) presentations to US emergency departments after sustaining a wrestling-related injury during the scholastic wrestling season (December to February, 2000 to 2019).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of middle and high-school wrestlers presenting to US emergency departments, 5.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 4.3% to 7.1%) reported delayed presentations for a total of 1,110 patients (CI, 591 to 1,630) annually. Most commonly (P < 0.001), injuries were sustained on Saturdays in both cohorts (D, 28.2%; CI, 22.4% to 34.8%; S, 29.6%; CI, 24.3% to 35.5%). Patients reporting delayed presentations were less likely to sustain fractures (D, 11.5%; CI, 8.3% to 15.6%; S, 18.9%; CI, 15.0% to 23.5%; P = 0.019) and injuries of the head/neck (D, 20.0%; CI, 16.5 to 24.1%; S, 26.2%; CI, 21.4% to 31.7%; P = 0.011).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>A substantial proportion of adolescent wrestlers report delayed presentations of injuries. This emphasizes the need for vigilance in detecting subtle signs of injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081623/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Patient Understanding of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome With Three-Dimensional Models.","authors":"Ermyas A Kahsai, Bailey O'Connor, Kevin J Khoo, Temi D Ogunleye, Scott Telfer, Mia S Hagen","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00116","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Three-dimensional (3D) printed models may help patients understand complex anatomic pathologies such as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). We aimed to assess patient understanding and satisfaction when using 3D printed models compared with standard imaging modalities for discussion of FAIS diagnosis and surgical plan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A consecutive series of 76 new patients with FAIS (37 patients in the 3D model cohort and 39 in the control cohort) from a single surgeon's clinic were educated using imaging and representative 3D printed models of FAI or imaging without models (control). Patients received a voluntary post-visit questionnaire that evaluated their understanding of the diagnosis, surgical plan, and visit satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients in the 3D model cohort reported a significantly higher mean understanding of FAIS (90.0 ± 11.5 versus 79.8 ± 14.9 out of 100; P = 0.001) and surgery (89.5 ± 11.6 versus 81.0 ± 14.5; P = 0.01) compared with the control cohort. Both groups reported high levels of satisfaction with the visit.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, the use of 3D printed models in clinic visits with patients with FAIS improved patients' perceived understanding of diagnosis and surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081616/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Administration of Low-dose Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia in the Setting of Outpatient Arthroplasty.","authors":"James T Layson, Matthew C Jackson, Adrienne J Wells, Kathryn Mabee, Jeffrey H DeClaire, Nicholas B Frisch","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00240","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>With the rise of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), rapid motor and sensory recovery after anesthesia is crucial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low-dose single-shot hyperbaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia (SA) for patients undergoing outpatient arthroplasty.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were reviewed from a single ASC from 2018 to 2020 for two arthroplasty-trained surgeons for all patients with primary arthroplasties that had administration of low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine. Data collected from the ASC records were then further evaluated for total spinal block time, length of blockade, time to discharge criteria, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and time to discharge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two hundred twenty-seven patients undergoing 244 primary arthroplasties received SA with low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine. The volume of 0.75% bupivacaine varied: 115 patients received 0.8 mL (6 mg), 111 patients received 1.0 mL (7.5 mg), and 17 patients received 1.2 mL (9 mg). Total SA time averaged 144 minutes with a mean of 30 minutes from post anesthesia care unit arrival to motor recovery. The mean time from post anesthesia care unit arrival to discharge criteria was 89 minutes. The average VAS at discharge was 1.44; the average VAS on POD1 was 3.0. No episodes of urinary retention and no reports of transient neurologic symptoms were noted in the study population.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Low-dose, single-shot hyperbaric bupivacaine SA is an effective option in the ASC for arthroplasty, providing a fast return of motor function, facilitating rapid discharge, and is safe with a relatively low-risk profile.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Studies of Bone Graft and Orthobiologics for Foot Ankle Arthrodesis: A Critical Review.","authors":"Ioanna K Bolia, Donal J Covell, Eric W Tan","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00216","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00216","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Graft materials available to supplement hindfoot and ankle arthrodesis procedures include autologous (autograft) or allogeneic bone graft (allograft) but also bone graft substitutes such as demineralized bone matrix, calcium sulfate, calcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite. In addition, biologic agents, such as recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 or recombinant human platelet derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB), and preparations, including platelet-rich plasma or concentrated bone marrow aspirate, have been used to facilitate bone healing in ankle or hindfoot arthrodesis. The purpose of this review was to summarize the available clinical evidence surrounding the utilization and efficacy of the above materials and biological agents in ankle or hindfoot arthrodesis procedures, with emphasis on the quality of the existing evidence to facilitate clinical decision making.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11068146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140868620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Management of Pediatric Supination-inversion Ankle Injuries Involving Distal Tibia and Intraepiphyseal Distal Fibula Fractures.","authors":"Jacob Shermetaro, David Sosnoski, Wendy Ramalingam, Junichi Tamai","doi":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00284","DOIUrl":"10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00284","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatric ankle fractures are prevalent injuries that make up a notable portion of all periphyseal injuries. The Salter-Harris classification is the most popular classification about physeal and periepiphyseal injuries. Ogden expanded on this and described type 7 fractures which are completely intraepiphyseal and include propagation of the fracture from the articular surface through the epiphyseal cartilage and do not involve the physis. These injuries are common about the distal fibula in pediatric patients with supination-inversion type injuries. There are no specific guidelines or recommendations on treatment of these injuries in the literature. We present three cases of this injury pattern and describe our chosen management that leads each patient to full, painless ankle range of motion and return to all prior activities and sports without complication. Supination-inversion type pediatric ankle fractures are common injuries that all orthopaedic surgeons will encounter at some point throughout their practice or training. Recognizing fracture variants and understanding treatment options of pediatric ankle fractures are important for the orthopaedic community as a whole.</p>","PeriodicalId":45062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11057792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}