Rothman Institute

Validation of the AO Spine Osteoporotic Fracture Classification—effect of geographical region on reliability and reproducibility

Regional differences affect the reliability of the AO Spine-DGOU Osteoporotic Fracture Classification. European participants showed the highest agreement. This study underscores the need for addressing regional factors to improve the system’s global clinical utility. To evaluate...

Arthroscopic Bioabsorbable Fixation Achieves Favorable Outcomes for Unstable Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions Compared With Open Fixation and Metal Implants: A Systematic Review

PURPOSE: To systematically review studies evaluating the outcomes, complication rates, and revision rates among open, arthroscopic, and combined internal fixation techniques for unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the knee, with specific attention to implant type and sk...