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Socioeconomic factors have been associated with an increased need for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of MUA and range of motion (ROM) following primary TKA in English and non-English-speaking patients. The authors conducted a retrospective cohort study of all primary TKAs performed at their institution between 2010 and 2017. A total of 1,099 English-speaking and 163 non-English-speaking patients were included. There was no significant difference in rate of MUA (3.5 vs. 4.9%, p = 0.392) or postoperative ROM (102.2 vs. 100°, p = 0.142) between English and non-English-speaking patients. Younger age (p = 0.001) and female sex (p = 0.005), but not patient language, were associated with need for MUA. Patient language does not appear to impact the rate of MUA or ROM following TKA. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(3):158-161, 2024).

Atherosclerotic disease in the vessels that supply the cervical spine may lead to degenerative disease. In angina pectoris (AP), atherosclerotic disease leads to coronary vessel occlusion and resulting symptoms. This study aims to determine the relationship between AP and neck pain. Analysis was focused on respondents who had a history of cervical pain disorders, adjusting for demographic, education, and mental health confounders. A total of 30,461 participated in the survey. Of 1,049 respondents, 21% reported neck pain. Mean age of the respondents was 62.6 ± 16.1 years. Nonwhite race, current everyday smokers, lower family income, hypertension, and diabetes had higher prevalence of neck pain (p < 0.05). On multivariate analysis, AP was associated with increased odds of neck pain (odds ratio [OR] = 1.42 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.04 to 1.92], p = 0.026). AP was independently associated with 42% increased odds of having neck pain. Further study into the association of cardiovascular disease with degenerative disc disease pain should be performed. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(2):093-096, 2024).

When a surgical needle is lost, the protocol is to explore the surgical field and to obtain a plain radiograph if the needle cannot be located. The size of the needle that can be detected with imaging is debated. Plain-film radiographs, C-arm, and mini C-arm fluoroscopy imaging was obtained of a cadaveric hand with retained needle of varying lengths (suture sizes 4-0 - 10-0). The authors performed analyses to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the imaging modalities. There were no differences in diagnostic area under the receiver operating characteristic curve between the three modalities. For plain film, optimal cutoff for needle size was 5.2 mm (sensitivity 0.87, specificity 0.75), for C-arm 6.8 mm (sensitivity 0.84, specificity 0.87), and for mini C-arm 5.9 mm (sensitivity 0.82, specificity 0.86). In the hand, the use of C-arm fluoroscopy is as sensitive as plain-film radiography at detecting retained needles greater than 5.9 mm. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(1):026-028, 2024).

This study aims to describe the perception of need for same-sex and same-race mentorship and role models at evolving stages of a medical career and to explore whether these differences affect career choices within the field of medicine. A total of 326 medical students, 309 resident physicians, and 200 faculty attending physicians at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine completed an online survey focused on their perceived value of same-sex and same-race mentorship throughout their stages of medical training and practice. The top three factors influencing specialty choice were lifestyle, time commitment, and supportive department. Although most respondents did not believe same-sex or same-race mentors or role models influenced their specialty choice, there were significant differences in the perceived importance and value of gender or race concordance between male versus female and white versus nonwhite populations. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(1):041-048, 2024).

There is a growing trend in performing outpatient total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). The purpose of this study was to analyze the public perception of outpatient TSA by querying a validated online market research platform regarding the public's knowledge, expectations, and beliefs on outpatient TSA. One thousand eighty respondents completed the survey in 2021. Simple and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to determine factors that were associated with an expected prolonged (2+ days) length of stay (LOS) after TSA. The mean expected LOS was 1.7 ± 1.5 days, with 48% of respondents expecting a prolonged LOS. Increasing age (p = 0.005) and unfamiliarity with outpatient TSA (p = 0.004) were significant predictors for expecting a prolonged LOS following TSA. The highest perceived risk of outpatient TSA was experiencing an avoidable complication (23%), whereas perceived benefits included reduced cost (38%) and quicker recovery (27%). Although outpatient TSA is becoming increasingly popular, a gap in public knowledge and expectations is evident. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(4):228-232, 2024).

Operating room (OR) personnel are at a high risk for sharp injuries, which can cause serious side effects. The goals of this study are to analyze OR nurses and surgical technologists' experiences and their current level of sharps education. An anonymous survey was sent to a single institution asking whether the participants have been stuck by a sharp, when they were stuck, and their perspective on sharp safety. Forty-two participants responded to the survey. The authors found 69% had sustained a sharp injury, 58.6% being stuck while handling sharps alone. The majority (90.5%) believed handing back sharps protected was the safest. Forty-five percent reported never attending continuing medication education (CME) regarding sharps. Only 59.4% of those who had CME found it helpful. This is the first study the authors know of that looked at OR personnel's perspectives on sharps handling and CME. The authors recommend re-evaluation of current CME. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(4):216-218, 2024).

The objective of this retrospective study was to investigate the impact of tourniquet use during intramedullary tibial nailing on clinical outcomes at a regional Level I Trauma Center. One hundred ninety-four patients with intramedullary tibial fixation over a 5-year period at a single institution were studied following Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Patients were stratified into 81 polytrauma patients and 113 patients with isolated tibial shaft injuries. Patients were then stratified within these two groups according to whether or not a tourniquet was used intraoperatively (including during reaming). Postoperative narcotic use, length of stay, operating room (OR) time, tourniquet time, estimated blood loss, units of blood utilized, infection rate, and age were the outcome variables. No significant differences were found for any outcome measure (p ≥ 0.05), including age, narcotic use, OR time, postoperative inpatient days, estimated blood loss, and units of blood used between tourniquet and nontourniquet patients. Statistically significant differences were found between isolated and nonisolated fracture patients for postanesthesia care unit (PACU) morphine dose equivalents (MDEs), with isolated tibia fracture patients requiring more MDEs (13.80 vs. 9.92 units; p = 0.025). Nonisolated tibia patients had more inpatient days (14.88 vs. 3.16 days; p = 0.001), greater estimated blood loss (252.44 vs. 128.07 mL; p = 0.001), and more units of blood (5.07 vs. 2.29 units; p = 0.017). Thermal necrosis of the tibia was not seen in any patient within any group. Tourniquet use did not significantly affect clinical outcomes. This provides surgeons with updated data on the impact of tourniquet use on clinical outcomes given the modernization of techniques for tibial intramedullary nailing. There were statistically significant differences between isolated tibia fractures and polytrauma patients for postoperative length of stay, estimated blood loss, and units of blood; however, this was unrelated to tourniquet use and would be expected for polytraumatic patients who commonly have a longer postoperative recovery. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(3):181-183, 2024).

Recent research efforts have focused on the complications and outcomes associated with opioid use disorder (OUD). However, there is a lack of evidence on the associated risks respective to each primary shoulder arthroplasty procedure. After separating patients by total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and matching to controls, our study demonstrated significant association with longer LOS in both groups, higher risk of SSI and PJI in the TSA group, PJI in the RSA group, and higher costs regardless of procedure. Efforts to appropriately recognize OUD, optimize patients pre-operatively, and apply targeted surveillance postoperatively should be made. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(2):117-121, 2024).

Previous studies have shown a relationship between cigarette use and pain but never in the setting of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (1) determine whether smokers with TSCI experience increased pain compared with nonsmokers with TSCI and (2) determine whether smokers with TSCI experience worse functional outcomes than nonsmokers with TSCI. A retrospective analysis of the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center database was performed. Pain severity, interference, and functional outcomes were compared between 514 nonsmokers and 124 smokers with American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) C/D TSCI. Smokers reported higher scores for pain severity and interference compared with nonsmokers. These findings were significant on multivariable analysis. Smokers also reported higher rates of job loss compared with nonsmokers, but this finding was not significant on multivariable analysis. Smoking may be an independent risk factor for increased pain severity and interference in the setting of TSCI. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(2):103-107, 2024).

Victor McKusick, an iconic figure in medicine and considered the founding father of medical genetics, lived an exemplary life bound to inspire others. As a geneticist, McKusick was heavily involved in the Human Genome Project and the development of the widely used Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. As a researcher and prolific writer, he published more than 700 research articles, reviews, and books. McKusick educated and inspired thousands of students, doctors, and scientists while performing landmark studies in hereditary disorders and skeletal dysplasias. This brief history describes the life of Dr. Victor McKusick and his tremendous impact on orthopaedic surgery. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 33(2):068-071, 2024).