Myth Busters: An AOA Symposium: AOA Critical Issues

One of the goals of the annual American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) meeting is to address controversy, both in leadership and clinical practice. A panel of experts in their respective fields presented the background and literature behind three “myths” in orthopaedic management and made conclusions...

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Published in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2014-10, Vol.96 (19), p.e170-e170
Main Authors: Tornetta, Paul, Kocher, Mininder S, Probe, Robert A, Foster, Timothy E, Silvestri, Lorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congresses as Topic
Epiphyses, Slipped - surgery
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Hip Fractures - surgery
Humans
Orthopedics
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses - therapy
Societies, Medical
United States
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Summary:One of the goals of the annual American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) meeting is to address controversy, both in leadership and clinical practice. A panel of experts in their respective fields presented the background and literature behind three “myths” in orthopaedic management and made conclusions as to their validity. First, Dr. Kocher took on the myth of prophylactic pinning on the contralateral “normal” side for a patient with a slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Second, Dr. Probe evaluated the myth that all intertrochanteric fractures are best treated with intramedullary devices. Last, Dr. Foster and Dr. Silvestri tackled the myth that autograft is always the best choice for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. All three of these topics are subjects of current debate. The panel’s careful examination of the available data along with their expertise in the management of these problems is presented in this thought-provoking JBJS Critical Issues article.
ISSN:0021-9355
1535-1386
DOI:10.2106/JBJS.L.01536