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Publication Orthopedic Residency Programs: What are Our Current Goals? An International Society of Orthopedic Centers (ISOC) Delphi Consensus(2025) Figueroa, David; Moya, Luis; Arteaga, José; Alex Vaisman; Bostrom, Mathias; Acuña, Carolina; Alesi, Domenico; Radice, Fernando; Figueroa, Francisco; Toro, Felipe; Liebergall , Meir; Stegeman, Mark; Tagil, Magnus; Lenza, Mario; Sancheti, Parag; Ranawat, Amar; Calvo, Rafael; Guiloff, Rodrigo; Robbins, Laura; Irarrazaval, Sebastian; Zaffagnini, Stefano; Jung, Tobias; Winkler, TobiasThis article presents an international consensus reached by the International Society of Orthopaedic Centers (ISOC) to establish recommendations on postgraduate orthopedic education. Using the Delphi technique, expert opinions from different regions of the world were collected and analyzed. Twenty statements were evaluated, of which 16 achieved strong consensus, 2 moderate consensus, and 2 did not reach consensus. Key recommendations include the implementation of objective metrics to assess competencies, the integration of ethical and professional standards into the curriculum, the use of high-fidelity simulations and advanced technologies such as virtual reality and telemedicine, the promotion of inclusive and non-discriminatory environments, and the establishment of quotas to ensure sufficient hands-on surgical training. The importance of balancing clinical demands with the mental health needs of residents and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration was also emphasized. The consensus aims to provide a framework for improving orthopedic residency programs, adapting them to current challenges and promoting innovation and better patient outcomes. Limitations such as variability in resources and needs between institutions are acknowledged, and it is proposed to continue with future research and adaptations to maintain the relevance of the recommendations.Publication Age influences the efficacy of osteochondral autograft transfer: Promising results for patients under 40(2024) Figueroa, Francisco; Figueroa, David; Calvo, Rafael; Stocker, Esteban; Itriago, Minerva; Nuñez, MarilauraBackground: Previous research using osteochondral autograft transfer (OAT) has shown poorer outcomes with increasing patient age. The aim of this article is to evaluate a cohort of patients that received an OAT and to correlate their clinical results with their age at procedure. Methods: Patients that underwent an OAT to treat an osteochondral (OC) lesion with a minimum 24-month follow-up were included. Patients were categorized into two groups based on their age at procedure (<40 years and ≥40 years). Postoperatively, each patient completed the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), and Lysholm scales. Results: 51 patients were included (35<40 years, 16≥40 years). Mean follow-up was 4.2 years (2-7). For patients<40 years, IKDC averaged 80.8 (SD 15.9) versus 71.2 (SD 19.4) in ≥40 years (p=0.03). For patients <40 years, Lysholm averaged 85.9 (SD 10.8) versus 77.0 (SD 21.6) in ≥40 years (p=0.02). For patients<40 years, KOOS averaged 78.3 (SD 11.8) versus 68.9 (SD 18.5) in ≥40 years (p=0.01). There was a 100% sensibility in identifying all the patients with a poor IKDC and Lysholm from 34 years old (AUC 0.76 and 0.8). Conclusions: OAT has better outcomes in patients younger than 40 years compared to patients older than 40 years. Based on the prognostic capacity of age, the ideal candidate for an OAT is a patient younger than 34 years old.