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Episode 58: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-03)


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Today's knee-focused episode covers four important studies spanning infection prevention, trauma outcomes, patellofemoral instability, and meniscus surgery. We examine a large meta-analysis questioning the routine use of antibiotic bone cement in primary total knee arthroplasty, review long-term outcomes after multiligament knee injuries showing concerning rates of osteoarthritis development, explore how lower extremity torsion impacts medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction results, and compare fixation techniques for medial meniscus posterior root tears.

  1. "Impact of Antibiotic Bone Cement on Infection Rates in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Involving Over 4 Million Patients" — Majdi A et al., Open Forum Infect Dis — https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofag110
  2. "Outcomes Following Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Systematic Review of Studies With a Minimum 7-Year Follow-up" — Moews LD et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251407247
  3. "Impact of Lower Extremity Torsion on Clinical Outcomes Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction" — Ishibashi K et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251404061
  4. "There Is No Clinical and Radiological Difference between Suspensory and Cortical Button Fixation at the Treatment of Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tear" — Sarikaya G et al., Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech — https://doi.org/10.55095/achot2026/001
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