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The article focuses on the potential bias on the Medtronic Inc.-sponsored recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) research in the U.S. The periodical "The Spine Journal" has undertaken reviews on rhBMP-2 research in which the editors concluded that researchers has permitted unaccountable special interests to permeate medical research. It mentions that researchers have failed to report the adverse events of rhBMP-2 such as sterility in men and potentially harmful bone growth.

The article offers information on the paper entitled "Regional Gene Therapy (RGT) to Enhance Bone Repair," by Jay R. Lieberman, a recipient of the Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award. It says that the paper discusses progress in research into the regional gene therapy as part of a tissue engineering strategy to treat patients with large bone abnormalities. It adds that the said method can be used to treat spinal fusion, fracture nonunion, and revision total joint arthroplasty.

The article focuses on a study on effects of cross-linked polyethylene liners for total hip arthroplasty (THA) which was discussed during the 2011 annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Researchers of the study have found that the improved wear performance of crosslinked liners has led in a reduced incidence of revision. It mentions that the study has received the Lawrence D. Dorr Award as the most excellent paper in surgical techniques and technologies.

Information about the 29th Annual Meeting of the medical organization North American Spine Society (NASS) held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from November 11-15, 2014 is presented. The topics of the meeting include the effect of midterm elections on the Affordable Care Act, the clinical prediction model for the surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy and the creation of artificial life forms. The attendees of the meeting include Dr. John Craig Venter.

The article discusses a research conducted by Steven D. Glassman and colleagues which reveals that transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) has replaced posterior spinal fusion (PSF) as the most commonly used fusion technique for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disorders. It discusses the treatment of patients with spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, or adjacent segment disease with TLIF.

The article focuses on the research presented at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) 2015 Annual Meeting. The studies presented include "Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus: Comparison of Minimally Invasive vs. Traditional Surgical Technique with Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up," by Matthew B. Dobbs, the use of selective ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and the use of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in treating discoid lateral meniscus.

Information about several papers discussed at an annual meeting sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society on simultaneous nailing of femural fracture is presented. Topics include the efficacy of femur fracture nailing, the risk of fat and tumor emboli generated during nailing and treatment of multiple impending or pathologic fractures. The meeting features orthopedic surgeon Bryan S. Moon, who presented the result of multiple nailing.

The article reports on the 2015 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award given to the research "The Evidence Base for the Prognosis and Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis," by Stuart L. Weinstein and Ignacio V. Ponseti. Topics discussed include the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) treatment, the AIS patients health management, and the importance of AIS research.

The article focuses on the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) introduced by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) which aims to determine the suitable treatments for patients with osteoarthritis (OA ) knee. Topics discussed include the clinical scenarios developed by the writing panels, the OA Knee AUC mobile device application, and the clinical findings of the scenarios. Also presented is a table which shows OA Knee treatments including physical therapy, tramadol, and acetaminophen. INSET: The Making of an AUC.

The article discusses the difference between the usage of modifiers 51 and 59 in surgical procedures. It says that modifier 51 can be used by payers for two or more procedures performed on the same day including joint injections, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and spine surgery. It mentions that modifier 59 can be used in support of different session, procedure or surgery, and site or organ system like chondroplasty and injections to the right hip joint and the right knee joint on the same day.

The article offers information on the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) to be held in Orlando, Florida from March 1-5, 2016, featuring topics including online reputation of physicians; surgical management of proximal humerus fractures; and athletic hip injuries.

The article focuses on the study titled "Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation in Cartilage Repair: Graft Storage Paradigm, Translational Models, and Clinical Applications" which received the 2015 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award. It states that the study was done by doctor William D. Bugbee and colleagues at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). In addition, the study advances articular cartilage injury/disease treatment using steochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation.

The article reports on the topics discussed by Dr. Jennifer P. Schneider at the 2014 annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society. Her presentation focused on a personal experience of spiral fracture and the long-term utilization of diphosphonates. Also mentioned are topics on the difference between bone density and bone quality, the warning signs of atypical femur fractures (AFFs), and the impact of prolonged alendronate therapy on fracture healing.

The article reports on the topics discussed by Thomas A. Einhorn, professor at the Boston University in Massachusetts, at the journal's 2014 Forum. The presentation of Einhorn focused on the application of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) for the treatment of nonunions, osteonecrosis, and fractures. Also mentioned is a study led by Philippe Hernigou in Creteil, France about the use of BMAC for patients with a tibial shaft nonunion.

The article offers information on a study which reveals that laminectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy shows improvement in elder people. Topics discussed include views of Carlo Santaguida of McGill University, referring degenerative cervical myelopathy as cause of spinal cord impairment in elderly, impact of the surgery based on patient gender and baseline scores, and mentions efficacy of laminoplasty.

The article presents a study by orthopedist Raymond Rocco Monto on the efficacy of the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) technique for chronic plantar fasciitis. Monto has monitored the improved outcomes using PRP compared to cortisone. The study indicates that PRP may be a potential effective option in treating patients with chronic plantar fasciitis.

The article offers news briefs related to orthopedics in the U.S. A fellowship match for adult reconstruction and tumor fellowships has been formed by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). The Otto Aufranc and John Charnley Awards recognize innovative research on the management of hip disorders. The Jacquelin Perry and Vernon L. Nickel awards is presented by the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association (ORA).

The article discusses the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating patients who have chronic Achilles tendinosis, which was proven by a study conducted by Dr. Raymond Rocco Monto. It says that the study's examination of the potentials of PRP as a treatment for Achilles tendinosis showed satisfactions among the patients who are PRP-treated. Moreover, Dr. Monto said that PRP injection's successful use for healing is probably caused by the release of chemoattractants and growth factors.

The article focuses on a clinical trial that examines the use of clinical notes in fracture healing to achieve consensus among surgeons. It says that clinical notes aside from standardized anteroposterior and lateral radiographs were administered to monitor the fracture healing of 51 patients with tibial fractures. It reveals that comments in clinical notes about weight-bearing ability, pain, and return to work or activities result to changes in the decision of the date of fracture healing.

The article focuses on retrotubercle medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy, a surgical method deemed to be more effective than the medial opening wedge osteotomy (MOWO) based from the study of doctor Seyed Morteza Kazemi. Kazemi states that the new method for treating the varus knee poses lesser impacts in the tibial plateau slope and patellar position than MOWO. Kazemi concludes that complications such as patella baja and Q angle changes are better addressed in the new method.