In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular orthopedics and sports medicine-related articles recently published across medical journals.

Beneficial effects of exercise, testosterone, vitamin D, calcium and protein in older men-A randomized clinical trial

  • Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
  • June 2024
  • The objective of this study was to study the effects on overall well-being and quality of life for men 70 years of age and older through a comprehensive treatment approach using IM testosterone, oral vitamin supplementation, and progressive strength training, The primary outcome was assessed via performance in the 30-s chair stand test due to the correlative relationship between test performance and the risk of serious fall injuries and lower extremity muscle strength. 
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Activity-Dependent Compensation at the Hip and Ankle at 8 Years After the Reconstruction of Isolated and Combined Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

  • The American Journal of Sports Medicine
  • June 2024
  • The purpose of this review is to examine the current understanding of remission in asthma. Moving forward, there is a need for a universally accepted, evidence-based, and user-friendly definition of remission that can be applied in routine clinical settings. It is evident that accurate phenotyping, which includes the measurement of biomarkers, is crucial in achieving clinical remission for each patient.
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Biphasic Scaffold Loaded With Autologous Cartilage Yields Better Clinical Outcome and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Filling Compared With Marrow Stimulation for Focal Osteochondral Lesions in the Knee

  • Arthroscopy
  • May 2024
  • The researchers assessed the efficacy of marrow stimulation (MS) compared to a biphasic scaffold loaded with autologous cartilage (scaffold) for the treatment of focal osteochondral lesions in the knee.
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Surgeons Experience Greater Physiologic Stress and Strain in the Direct Anterior Approach Than the Posterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty

  • Journal of Arthroplasty
  • May 2024
  • The direct anterior approach (DAA) and posterior approach (PA) for total hip arthroplasty (THA) each have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. However, the impact of these approaches on the physiological burden experienced by surgeons has not been thoroughly quantified. This study aims to investigate whether there are differences in the physiological stress and strain experienced by surgeons when performing THA using the DAA compared to the PA.
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A prospective study of lumbar facet arthroplasty in the treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis and stenosis: cost-effective assessment from the Total Posterior Spine system (TOPSTM) IDE Study: 2-year model revision and sensitivity analyses based on 305 subjects

  • The Spine Journal
  • June 2024
  • A previous cost-effectiveness analysis, published in 2022, concluded that the Total Posterior Spine (TOPSTM) system was superior to transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). However, in order to provide a more comprehensive assessment, it was necessary to update the analysis to incorporate additional data and pricing considerations. The researchers conducted a thorough evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the TOPSTM system compared to TLIF, utilizing an updated and comprehensive dataset obtained from the FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) program.
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Lumbar Total Disk Replacement Device Removals and Revisions Performed During a 20-Year Experience with 2141 Patients

  • Spine
  • May 2024
  • This retrospective study, which involved contacting prospective patients, aimed to gather up-to-date data in order to investigate the frequency and causes of lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) removal or revision. One of the primary concerns surrounding lumbar TDR is safety, specifically the necessity for device removal or revision. This issue is of particular significance due to the fact that removal or revision procedures entail repeated anterior exposure, which in turn increases the risk of vascular injury.
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Life Course Epidemiology of Hip Osteoarthritis in Japan

  • Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
  • June 2024
  • The prevalence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in Japanese newborns has significantly decreased since the implementation of a primary prevention campaign in 1972-1973. This perinatal education initiative encouraged keeping newborns’ hips in a naturally flexed-leg position. This study examined the life course epidemiology of hip osteoarthritis (OA) in adolescent and adult patients, and to evaluate its correlation with exposure to the primary prevention campaign for DDH.
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A Novel Conceptual Model for Human Heat Tolerance

  • Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
  • April 2024
  • The concept of human heat tolerance lacks a universally accepted definition or clear physiological basis. Instead, it is typically examined in terms of comparison or relative measures. Our proposal suggests utilizing environmental boundaries for heat balance, taking into account factors such as metabolic rate and clothing. This approach involves identifying the conditions under which heat stress becomes unmanageable for a specific metabolic rate and level of clothing. By doing so, we aim to introduce a new metric for assessing heat tolerance in individuals.
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Minimally Invasive Approaches to Haglund’s Deformity and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Contemporary Review

  • Foot & Ankle International
  • April 2024
  • Traditional open procedures for Haglund’s deformity (HD) and insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) have shown favorable outcomes. However, the extended recovery time and potential complications such as wound problems and infections have led to the increased utilization of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques for treating these conditions. While the initial MIS methods primarily involved endoscopic surgery, percutaneous approaches are now becoming more prevalent.This study examines various MIS techniques, including endoscopic calcaneoplasty (Haglund resection), percutaneous Haglund resection, and percutaneous Zadek (dorsal closing wedge) calcaneal osteotomy. These innovative approaches offer promising alternatives to traditional open procedures, providing patients with potentially faster recovery times and reduced risk of complications.
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