AOSSM Journals

Posterior glenoid #BoneGrafting in the setting of excessive #glenoid retroversion did not provide adequate stability in a cadaveric posterior instability model. https://ow.ly/scTS50TXecz

Notch size matters. In 252 patients undergoing BTB or quadriceps autograft ACLR, a significantly higher risk of graft failure was found with notch size < 16 versus > 16 mm (17.6% vs. 2.3%), with an odds ratio of 5.0. https://ow.ly/QEjX50TWL1v #intercondylar #ACLR #notchplasty

No discrete type of drive leg strategy was identified in #baseball pitching. However, the authors found that greater upward or downward COM displacement may increase velocity. https://ow.ly/91Tn50TXcYa

In this case a series of 9 professional athletes, 8 returned to play at the same level, at a mean time of 9.5 + 4.3 months. Mean playing time after surgery was 2.7 + 2 seasons for football players, and 1 season for the hockey player. https://ow.ly/zwrV50TWKWE #shoulderarthroscopy

Patients undergoing osteochondral allograft transplantation of the medial femoral condyle with mild preexisting varus malalignment had similar outcomes as patients with non-varus alignment. https://ow.ly/269O50TXcxs

Patient-specific, 3D-printed, custom glenoid baseplates may be used to manage severe glenoid deformity and bone loss in patients indicated for primary or revision rTSA. https://ow.ly/IrvP50TWIC3

Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is common cause of hip pain in young athletes, take a look to learn more about the pathology and treatment. https://ow.ly/AOO950TWIgL

At mean 25.5 month follow-up, 74% returned to play, w/ 88% returning at the same competition level. 68% of football players returned to play. 8% reported subjective instability. 93% reported improvement in quality of life. Review the data here: https://ow.ly/ovyQ50TWKLT #Latarjet

Patients undergoing arthroscopic #RotatorCuff repair who take #melatonin afterward may report better sleep quality and improved shoulder outcomes. https://ow.ly/jUxX50TXclE #RothmanOrthopaedicInstitute

Clinical failure occurred in 16.9% of patients. 8 key predictors: follow-up period, high-grade preop knee laxity, time from injury to ACLR, competitive sports participation, posterior tibial slope, graft diameter, age at surgery & medial meniscus resection. https://ow.ly/hoRI50TWKIz