In the realm of orthopedic surgery, understanding the factors that contribute to disparities in patient care is crucial for promoting equity and improving outcomes.
Hip arthroscopy in patients aged 40 and older remains a topic of debate, particularly due to concerns about functional outcomes and the risk of progression to total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study, a randomized controlled trial with 97 participants, evaluates the effectiveness of hip arthroscopy followed by postoperative physical therapy (SPT) compared to nonoperative physical therapy alone (PTA) in treating symptomatic acetabular labral tears.
The management of recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability in the presence of subcritical glenoid bone loss (GBL), defined as 20% or less, continues to be a challenging and debated issue in orthopedic surgery.
Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Minneapolis provides what Kelechi Okoroha, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, calls an elevated hip experience. Among other conditions, it offers medical and surgical treatment for hip impingement — which occurs when the hip joint’s ball and socket do not articulate properly — and cause secondary damage.
Arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) is a common surgical approach for addressing anterior glenohumeral instability (GHI) in adolescent athletes. However, this population is notably susceptible to recurrent shoulder instability, often necessitating further intervention.
