Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 29, 2025
Tue Dec 30 2025
In this edition, we look at the impact of GLP-1s on total joint replacement, the safety of NSAID's and more.
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GLP-1s may have profound impact on total joint replacement
NSAID use may be safe prior to total joint arthroplasty
Complication risk may be lower for revision TJA when performed in ASC
Despite improved function, patients with elbow dislocation often report long-term pain
Osteochondral allograft transplant may treat pediatric elbow osteochondritis dissecans
References:
Acuña AJ, et al. Paper 33. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas.
Foran JRH, et al. Paper 31. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas.
Healio Interviews
Perkins CA, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2025;doi:10.1177/03635465251366903.
Plaisier N, et al. Paper 29. Presented at: Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; Phoenix.
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In this edition, we look at the impact of GLP-1s on total joint replacement, the safety of NSAID's and more. Read the full coverage here: GLP-1s may have profound impact on total joint replacement NSAID use may be safe prior to total joint arthroplasty Complication risk may be lower for revision TJA when performed in ASC Despite improved function, patients with elbow dislocation often report long-term pain Osteochondral allograft transplant may treat pediatric elbow osteochondritis dissecans References: Acuña AJ, et al. Paper 33. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Foran JRH, et al. Paper 31. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Healio Interviews Perkins CA, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2025;doi:10.1177/03635465251366903. Plaisier N, et al. Paper 29. Presented at: Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; Phoenix.