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Orthopedic Surgery Evidence Evolution
5 evidence evolution narratives tracing how landmark trials and guideline updates reshaped orthopedic surgery practice.
28.12005-2024
ACL Management Strategy
Rehabilitation challenges reconstruction
Reconstruct-all → KANON (2010) → structured rehab → return-to-sport criteria → meniscal preservation
KANONCOMPARESTABILITY
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28.22005-2024
Hip Fracture Time-to-Surgery
Every hour counts
No urgency → <48h evidence → HIP ATTACK → <24h push → geriatric co-management
HIP ATTACKMoja meta-analysis
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28.32010-2024
Rotator Cuff Repair Indications
Not every tear needs fixing
Repair-all → UKUFF (2017) → CSAW sham (2018) → conservative for many → refined criteria
UKUFFCSAWFIMPACT
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28.42009-2024
Vertebroplasty Evidence Reversal
When sham-controlled trials disagree
Beneficial → INVEST sham (2009) → VERTOS II positive → VERTOS IV/VAPOUR → controversy
INVESTVERTOS IIVERTOS IVVAPOUR
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28.52000-2024
Knee Arthroplasty Evolution
Personalized joint replacement
Cruciate-sacrificing → CR → UKA → patient-specific → robotic → outpatient
TOPKATACORNrobotic registries
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