Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty is Associated with Improved Quality of Life and Increased Patient Satisfaction One Year after Surgery
INTRODUCTION: Approximately 15–20% of patients undergoing conventional total knee arthroplasty (cTKA) report dissatisfaction one year after surgery. Robotic-assisted TKA (raTKA) provides greater precision in bone resection and ligament balancing, which may improve...
Early Sports Specialization Is Associated with Increased Orthopaedic Injury Incidence in NFL Athletes
INTRODUCTION: Single-sport specialization during adolescence has been increasingly adopted by youth athletes in pursuit of collegiate scholarships and professional careers. However, this early commitment to one sport has been associated with increased exposure to...
E-Bike Orthopaedic Injuries Amongst Pediatric and Adolescent Patients at a Level I Trauma Center
INTRODUCTION: Electronic bicycle (E-bike) use is on the rise in the United States. E-bikes are a convenient, cost-effective, environmentally friendly transportation option that do not require a license to operate. However, these conveniences come with significant...