Editor Picks

Each spring the JAOAO Editorial Board selects abstracts from those accepted for the Annual Fall Meeting. The following abstracts from the 2025 Annual Fall Meeting were approved by the authors for publication in this journal issue.

ADULT RECONSTRUCTION

Impact of antimicrobial-impregnated dressings on the rate of periprosthetic joint infections in primary joint arthroplasty of the hip and knee

From Fracture to Forgetfulness: Investigating the Risk of Dementia After Femoral Neck Fracture in Patients with Osteoporosis

FOOT & ANKLE

Astym Use in Foot and Ankle: A systematic review

Takedown Total Ankle Replacement a Meta Analysis

The Achilles Heel of Geriatrics: A systematic review comparing outcomes of operative and nonoperative management of Achilles tendon ruptures in patients aged 65 years and older

GENERAL

Analysis and Clinical Interpretation of the Cross-sectional Properties of the Tibia and Fibula Bones

The Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Bone Health: A Systematic Review

HAND

Acute Calcific Periarthritis of the Right Ring Finger

Evaluating the Perspectives of ChatGPT and Gemini on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management

WALANT in Hand Surgery: A PRISMA-Guided Scoping Review of Clinical Applications and Patient Outcomes

SHOULDER & ELBOW

Forequarter amputation for undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, a case report and review of postoperative analgesic strategies for upper extremity amputations

Do Patients Trust the Tech? Exploring Perception, Confidence, and Knowledge of Innovations in Shoulder Arthroplasty

SPORTS MEDICINE

Early Arthroscopic Repair Yields Superior Functional Outcomes in Patients Under 50 with Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review

Outcomes of Revision Knee OCAT Using High-Viability Grafts: A Comparison with Primary Cases

SPINE

Teriparatide Accelerates Healing in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures Compared to Alternative Therapies

TRAUMA

The Role of Nail Length in Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation