A father’s perspective on the challenges of treating metastatic chondrosarcoma

Jeffrey Kramer

Shayna Elise Kramer was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma in her spine and endured two major surgeries. She told us that if the children could travel to a strange country alone and have major heart surgery, then she could deal with her surgery. Not once did Shayna ever complain about being sick or dwell on her suffering.

Moving toward implant-agnostic robotic systems

Ahmed Emara, MD

Despite advances, the current robotic landscape remains fundamentally constrained by the fact that most systems function within a closed implant “ecosystem.”

How safe are minimally invasive photodynamic intramedullary implants?

Theresa Witham

Orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly turning to photodynamic nail implants as a minimally invasive option for stabilizing impending or pathologic fractures, especially in osteoporotic or metastatic bone.

FDA updates safety communication on Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement System

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated safety communication regarding the Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) System, citing a higher-than-expected risk of device failure based on an ongoing data review.

AAOS Board of Directors approves new ankle arthritis CPG and rotator cuff AUC

During its June meeting, the AAOS Board of Directors approved a new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of Ankle Osteoarthritis, new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the Management of Rotator Cuff Pathology, and updates to two AAOS Information Statements.