In this edition, we look at how AI can help patients with total joint arthroplasty, the impact of opioid use on in-hospital sleep and more.

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Custom-tailored AI platform may be feasible for addressing patient questions before TJA

Opioid use may negatively affect in-hospital sleep, orthopedic trauma outcomes

Polymicrobial infection may predict septic long bone nonunion repair reoperation

Patients recognize importance of nutrition after surgery, need help with implementation

GLP-1s may offer a 'protective effect' in shoulder surgery for patients with diabetes

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Martiono JA, et al. Paper 1. Presented at: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; San Diego.

Rizk AA, et al. Paper 4. Presented at: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; San Diego.

Schenker ML, et al. Paper 65. Presented at: Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; Phoenix.

Zepeda KE, et al. Poster 13. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas.