Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of August 25, 2025

In this edition, we look at the risk orthopedic surgeons face from insufficient malpractice coverage, the role of AI in osteoporosis and more.

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AI-assisted diagnostic system may identify osteopenia, osteoporosis

Insufficient malpractice coverage may place surgeons caring for elite athletes at risk

Psychological readiness, stress improved 2 years after ACL reconstruction

Patella resurfacing reduced maltracking, had comparable outcomes as nonresurfacing

Patellofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation may effectively treat lesions

References:

Jolissaint JE, et al. Paper 1538. Presented at: Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting; Aug. 1-2, 2025; Jersey City, N.J.

Milewski MD, et al. Paper 57. Presented at: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; July 10-12, 2025; Nashville, Tenn.

Moro T, et al. J Orthop Res. 2025;doi:10.1002/jor.70000.

Ramkumar PN, et al. Paper 37. Presented at: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; July 10-13, 2025; Nashville, Tenn.

Wang T, et al. Paper 28. Presented at: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; July 10-12, 2025; Nashville, Tenn.