American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Younger Age of Primary ACL Injury, Decreased Time to Return to Sport Significantly Increases Risk of Secondary ACL Injury in Adolescent Athletes

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Younger Age of Primary ACL Injury, Decreased Time to Return to Sport Significantly Increases Risk of Secondary ACL Injury in Adolescent Athletes

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In adolescent athletes who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the younger the athlete at the time of primary ACLR and an earlier return to sport (RTS) were significantly associated with an increased rate of secondary ACL injuries, according to new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting … Read more

Semaglutide Use and Its Impact on Total Hip Arthroplasty Postoperative Outcomes

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Younger Age of Primary ACL Injury, Decreased Time to Return to Sport Significantly Increases Risk of Secondary ACL Injury in Adolescent Athletes

Patients who take semaglutide at the time of THA experience similar postoperative outcomes to those who do not SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ozempic and Wegovy, which both contain the active ingredient semaglutide, have received recent attention in the media and on social platforms for its effectiveness in supporting weight loss. Ozempic, which is … Read more