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View article: Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Schenck KD 3 and 4 Multiligament Knee Injury Patients
Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Schenck KD 3 and 4 Multiligament Knee Injury Patients Open
Background: Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) are traumatic, limb-threatening injuries requiring surgical reconstruction, of which Schenck classification for knee dislocation (KD) 3 and 4 MLKIs are the most serious. Arthrofibrosis is a c…
View article: Poster 75: Patient Impressions of Costs in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgery
Poster 75: Patient Impressions of Costs in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgery Open
Objectives: To evaluate patient understanding of physician reimbursement and costs associated with orthopaedic sports medicine surgery. Methods: A 17-question survey was administered preoperatively to patients undergoing orthopaedic sports…
View article: Automated ultrasound system ARTHUR V.2.0 with AI analysis DIANA V.2.0 matches expert rheumatologist in hand joint assessment of rheumatoid arthritis patients
Automated ultrasound system ARTHUR V.2.0 with AI analysis DIANA V.2.0 matches expert rheumatologist in hand joint assessment of rheumatoid arthritis patients Open
Objective To evaluate the agreement and repeatability of an automated robotic ultrasound system (ARTHUR V.2.0) combined with an AI model (DIANA V.2.0) in assessing synovial hypertrophy (SH) and Doppler activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
View article: Performance and return to sport outcomes following hip arthroscopy in National Hockey League players
Performance and return to sport outcomes following hip arthroscopy in National Hockey League players Open
Purpose Intra‐articular hip disorders, such as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), labral tears and chondral damage are common in ice hockey players, particularly in the National Hockey League (NHL). However, evidence on return‐t…
View article: Dexamethasone has a synergistic effect on liposomal bupivacaine in reducing postoperative pain after total shoulder arthroplasty
Dexamethasone has a synergistic effect on liposomal bupivacaine in reducing postoperative pain after total shoulder arthroplasty Open
Dexamethasone reduces postoperative narcotic use after TSA and reduces length of stay. With increasing pressures to reduce opiate use, these data highlight alternative medication combinations, which may be used to promote this goal.
View article: Higher postoperative gabapentin doses are associated with pulmonary complications after total shoulder arthroplasty
Higher postoperative gabapentin doses are associated with pulmonary complications after total shoulder arthroplasty Open
Exposure to gabapentin during the perioperative period after TSA is independently associated with an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. We observed no clinically significant differences in overall MME intake.
View article: Interscalene nerve block with plain bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled trial
Interscalene nerve block with plain bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled trial Open
Background: Although single injections with anesthetics are commonly administered given their safety, their short-acting nature limits pain control. Liposomal bupivacaine represents a promising alternative to plain bupivacaine in interscal…
View article: Tranexamic acid use in total shoulder arthroplasty continues to increase and is safe in high-risk patients
Tranexamic acid use in total shoulder arthroplasty continues to increase and is safe in high-risk patients Open
TXA in shoulder arthroplasty usage has nearly doubled from 2016 to 2020 and is now administered to 60% of all patients. This rise in TXA use has been coupled with a significant decrease in the risk of blood transfusion. Patients receiving …
View article: Subjective Causes for Failure to Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Subjective Causes for Failure to Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Context: While current literature has explored the outcomes of athletes who return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, less is known about the outcomes of those who are unsuccessful in returning to sport. Object…
View article: (344) Evaluating Time to Conception Changes Over Two Decades
(344) Evaluating Time to Conception Changes Over Two Decades Open
Introduction The time to conception is an essential factor that influences reproductive outcomes, and understanding its variance aids in appropriate family planning. Factors such as Body Mass Index (BMI), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)…
View article: (081) Fertility Trends in Men with Prior History of Anabolic Steroid Use: Results from a Standardized Treatment Regimen
(081) Fertility Trends in Men with Prior History of Anabolic Steroid Use: Results from a Standardized Treatment Regimen Open
Introduction The management of infertility in men who have previously used anabolic steroids poses a complicated clinical challenge. Addressing the infertility issues in this specific population requires a comprehensive approach that consi…
View article: (291) Seasonal Variation in Serum Testosterone Levels: Evidence from Two Large Institutional Databases
(291) Seasonal Variation in Serum Testosterone Levels: Evidence from Two Large Institutional Databases Open
Introduction For accurate evaluation clinicians must consider the variations that testosterone undergoes in the human body. The diurnal variation of testosterone is well characterized, levels peak in the morning and decline during the day.…
View article: Tokenizer Choice For LLM Training: Negligible or Crucial?
Tokenizer Choice For LLM Training: Negligible or Crucial? Open
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View article: Management of Hand and Wrist Injuries in NCAA Division I Football Players From a Single Institution: Factors Associated With Epidemiology, Surgical Intervention, and Return to Play
Management of Hand and Wrist Injuries in NCAA Division I Football Players From a Single Institution: Factors Associated With Epidemiology, Surgical Intervention, and Return to Play Open
Background: Upper extremity injuries account for approximately 16.9% of football injuries in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Purpose: To determine the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of hand/wrist injuries in co…
View article: Tissue Augmentation Techniques in the Management of Ligamentous Knee Injuries
Tissue Augmentation Techniques in the Management of Ligamentous Knee Injuries Open
Despite early reports of high failure rates in knee ligament repair techniques resulting in favor of reconstruction, newer advances in surgical technology have shifted the attention back to repair with the addition of various tissue augmen…
View article: Ten Pearls for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Ten Pearls for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a common orthopaedic procedure that has continued to evolve. Since it is a complex procedure, it carries a risk of a range of complications. To ensure optimal results, there are many impor…
View article: Paper 61: NCAA Football Players are at Higher Risk of Upper Extremity Injury After Concussion
Paper 61: NCAA Football Players are at Higher Risk of Upper Extremity Injury After Concussion Open
Objectives: Sport related concussion has been repeatedly demonstrated to increase the risk of subsequent lower extremity injury in athletes. The current literature suggests that, for multiple years after a concussion, athletes are at incre…
View article: Knee Extensor Mechanism Complications After Autograft Harvest in ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Knee Extensor Mechanism Complications After Autograft Harvest in ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: Existing systematic reviews have sought to characterize the relative donor-site morbidity of bone–patellar tendon–bone (BTB) and quadriceps tendon (QT) grafts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, no …
View article: Return to sport criteria following upper extremity surgery in athletes—part 4: shoulder arthroplasty procedures: a scoping review
Return to sport criteria following upper extremity surgery in athletes—part 4: shoulder arthroplasty procedures: a scoping review Open
Thirteen studies reported one or more RTS criteria following shoulder arthroplasty, with time after surgery being the most common RTS criterion used. These results emphasise the need for interprofessional discussions and communication amon…
View article: All-Inside PCL Reconstruction, Double Bundle, With Internal Brace Augmentation
All-Inside PCL Reconstruction, Double Bundle, With Internal Brace Augmentation Open
PCL reconstructive techniques are constantly evolving, and further clinical studies are needed to definitively understand the potential benefits of internal brace augmentation and anatomic double-bundle PCL reconstruction. This Technical N…
View article: Female patient with bilateral distal biceps tendon reconstruction: A case report
Female patient with bilateral distal biceps tendon reconstruction: A case report Open
This is a case of a 57-year-old healthy woman with traumatic bilateral distal biceps tendon rupture with tendon retraction requiring reconstruction. The functional outcomes were recorded pre-operatively and at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year an…
View article: Evaluating the Clinical Presentation of Meniscal Root Tears
Evaluating the Clinical Presentation of Meniscal Root Tears Open
group (P¼.665).In the match group, the inclination of the POLTP was significantly larger (P¼.042) and the LPLFC was more lateral (P¼.0034) than in the U12 group.Conclusions: Saucerization for DLM can have the effect of preventing progressi…
View article: Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in NCAA Division in Football Players: Return to Sport Rates and Player Performance
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in NCAA Division in Football Players: Return to Sport Rates and Player Performance Open
group (P¼.665).In the match group, the inclination of the POLTP was significantly larger (P¼.042) and the LPLFC was more lateral (P¼.0034) than in the U12 group.Conclusions: Saucerization for DLM can have the effect of preventing progressi…
View article: Volume, indications, and number of surgeons performing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty continue to expand: a nationwide cohort analysis from 2016-2020
Volume, indications, and number of surgeons performing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty continue to expand: a nationwide cohort analysis from 2016-2020 Open
The volume of primary rTSA in the United States has continued to increase from 2016 to 2020 with concurrent decreases in the number of primary aTSA and HA cases performed. Primary rTSA accounts for nearly 70% of all primary shoulder arthro…
View article: (068) Total Testosterone is Inversely Associated with C-reactive Protein Levels in Men: Findings from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
(068) Total Testosterone is Inversely Associated with C-reactive Protein Levels in Men: Findings from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging Open
Introduction Elevated C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and testosterone deficiency are associated with advanced age and chronic inflammatory diseases, such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Further, serum CRP has proven to …
View article: (332) A Head-to-head Ergonomic Risk Assessment of the 4K-3D Exoscope vs. Standard Operating Microscope for Male Fertility Microsurgery
(332) A Head-to-head Ergonomic Risk Assessment of the 4K-3D Exoscope vs. Standard Operating Microscope for Male Fertility Microsurgery Open
Introduction Surgery for male fertility is ergonomically demanding secondary to the tedious and lengthy nature of surgeries performed. The standard operating microscope places surgeons in uncomfortable positions including a “heads down” po…
View article: (251) Temporal Trends of Semen Quality and Fertility Rates Over the Course of a Decade: Data from King County, Washington
(251) Temporal Trends of Semen Quality and Fertility Rates Over the Course of a Decade: Data from King County, Washington Open
Introduction A progressive decline in the quality of semen over the past few decades has been reported. The reason for this decline remains controversial. Semen analysis guidelines have become increasingly strict which may account for the …