McAninch, Chase, OMS-IV1; Dellamaggiore, Gino, MD2 1University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine 2VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Abstract Background Posterior interosseous nerve neurectomy (PINN) has been reported to provide durable pain relief and preserve wrist range of motion (ROM), particularly in active patients. This case report describes a 21-year follow-up after isolated […] The post Long-Term Follow-Up After Posterior Interosseous Neurectomy in a Military ...| AOAO
Ibraheem Qureshi, BS1; Shawn Rahman, DO2; Brian G. Webb, MD2 1New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, 101 Northern Blvd, Glen Head, NY 11545 2JPS Health Network, 1500 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Abstract Background For the first time in its history, the FIFA World Cup was held in the winter […]| AOAO
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Ji Young Chung, D.O.; Frederick Korpi, D.O.; Ericka Glass, M.D.; Jeffrey Cochran, D.O. Aultman Hospital Abstract Case We present a case of a closed, farm-related orthopedic injury that was complicated by C. perfringens infection. With staged surgical procedures and intravenous antibiotics, the infection was successfully eradicated, and the fracture went onto successful union. Conclusion Clostridium […] The post Clostridium Perfringens Infection in a Closed Tibial Shaft Fracture: Case Repo...| AOAO
Ryan Arboleda, MPH, OMS 2026; Ally Spohn, OMS 2026; Benjamin Pfeiffer, MS, OMS 2026; Dean Gubler, DO, MPH Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Southern Utah Abstract Case This case report describes a rare intraoperative discovery of a conjoined nerve root (CNR) at L4-L5 in a 74-year-old male undergoing L4-S1 TLIF for chronic […] The post Intraoperative Discovery of a Conjoined Nerve Root During Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Report appeared first on AOAO.| AOAO
Jason Fink, BS OMS 20271; Arash Badragheh, BS OMS 20271; Nikhil Sai, MS OMS 20281; Tobi Salako, DO, Intern Physician2; Bradley A. Fink, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon2 1Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2TrinityHealth Mid-Atlantic Nazareth Hospital Abstract The authors present a case involving a boxer fracture with an atypical presentation and course. Initial evaluation and skin […] The post A Not So Routine Boxer Fracture: A Case Study and Literature Review appeared first on AOAO.| AOAO
Jonathan Tobin, OMS-IV; John Higgins, OMS-IV; Micah Jones, D.O. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus Abstract Case A 65-year-old right-hand dominant female presented with right-sided wrist pain after a fall one month prior. She had a history of left-sided carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) treated with carpal tunnel release (CTR) and 9-tendon synovectomy one […] The post Carpal Tunnel Release as a Potential Risk Factor for Hook of Hamate Fracture: A Case Report appeared fir...| AOAO
John Petrucci, OMS-IV1; David Beckett, DO1; Cornejo Ochoa, DO1; Craig T. Gillis, DO2 1Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest, Lebanon, OR 2Summit Orthopaedics, Lake Oswego, OR Abstract Case Scapular winging is a shoulder disorder that results in the prominence of the scapula’s medial or lateral border leading to pain, […] The post Postoperative Medial Scapular Winging in a Patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome After Arthroscopic Bankar...| AOAO
Andreas N. Christy OMS-IV1,2, Jacob Ward OMS-IV1,2, Marlee Franden OMS-IV2,3, Kaila McCabe1,2,Shrey Mehta, MBBS 2,4, Robert L. Joyner, Jr. PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC2 1Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Research Institute 3Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine 4M.P. Shah Medical College Abstract Introduction Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are increasingly common in the geriatric population. […] The post The Achilles Heel of Geriatrics: A system...| AOAO
William Littlefield, DO, UPMC; Shaan Sadhwani, DO; Jamie Henzes, DO; Brendan Sweeney, DO; Matthew Kendall, DO; Brian Omslaer, DO; Scott King, MD UPMC Abstract Background Outpatient total joint arthroplasty has been at the forefront of orthopedic surgery. While there have been many publications regarding outpatient total joint arthroplasty in large academic settings, large-volume studies examining […] The post Same Day Arthroplasty in the Community Setting: An Institutional Experience Exam...| AOAO
Himanshu Rao, DO1; Christopher Ferguson, DO1; Shaan Sadhwani, DO1; Brian Omslaer, DO1; Daniel Kim, DO2 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg, PA, USA 2Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA, USA Abstract Case A patient that underwent dual mobility liner placement presented at follow up with clinical history and imaging findings indicative of metallosis. […] The post Metallosis in Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Modular Dual Mobility Implant: A...| AOAO
Zach Husband OMS III1; Ezra Levy D.O.2; Daniel LeCavalier D.O.2; Michael Janssen D.O.2 1RVUCOM 2Colorado Center for Spine and Orthopedics Statement of Informed Consent The patient was consented and agreed to publication of this case report. Keywords: Spine, Revision Introduction Cervical total disc replacement (TDR) offers the benefit of motion preservation and reduced adjacent segment […] The post Asymptomatic Anterior Extrusion of Total Disc Replacement in the Hypopharynx: A Case Report o...| AOAO
Marielle Renae De Baun, OMS 2026; Glynnis Page, OMS 2026 Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Abstract Background The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) has surged in response to the growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity—two conditions that are known to elevate the risk of perioperative complications in orthopedic […] The post GLP-1 Agonists and Orthopedic Surgery: A Review of Their Impact on Bone Metabolism, Wound Healing, and...| AOAO
Michael Bagnoli, DO1; Micah Jones, DO2 1Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA 2Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA Abstract Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common upper extremity compressive neuropathy found in roughly 4% of the population. Furthermore, up to 60% of those cases are found to have bilateral symptoms. Amyloid accumulation […] The post Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Secondary to Amyloidosis Deposition appeared first on AOAO.| AOAO
Rachael Larkin, BS, OMS-III1; Michael Bagnoli, DO1; Micah Jones, DO2 1Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 2LewisGale HCA Medical Center Abstract A 61-year-old male presented with a left hamstring avulsion and an incidentally discovered gluteal mass on MRI. Surgical excision confirmed extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC), managed with adjuvant radiation therapy. Serial imaging showed no recurrence […] The post Incidental Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of the Left Gluteus M...| AOAO
The UPMC Central Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, established in 1972, offers a comprehensive five-year training experience with continued accreditation by both the ACGME and AOA. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the program provides comprehensive surgical training for 5 residents per year for a total of 25 residents. The majority of the education that residents receive […]| AOAO
1McDermott M, 2Rebic A, 1Bayaton A, 3Barner K, 1Patel A 1Duly Health and Care, Naperville, IL, USA; 2Kettering Health Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, USA; 3KCU/ Research Medical Center, Kansas City, USA Introduction Restoration of sagittal alignment is understood to be a primary objective when performing lumbar fusion surgery. Lordotic cages and posterior osteotomies may be applied in various ways to achieve lordosis. […]| AOAO
AOAO Online Resources Virtual Resource Center Quick and easy access to searchable orthopedic specialty topics on demand (member log in required) Go to VRC AOAO Journal Read about the latest research in orthopedics” and link the same as what’s there now. View The Journal Meetings and Events Annual Spring Meeting 2026 Annual Spring Meeting | […]| AOAO
1. Galen Cummings DO – MountainView Regional Medical Center2. Jordan Johnson DO – MountainView Regional Medical Center ABSTRACT IntroductionThere are more than 15,000 golf cart-related injuries resulting in Emergency Department (ED) visits each year in the United States. To date, there have been no specific analyses of serious orthopedic injury frequency, demographics, locations, or affected […]| AOAO
