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View article: Centrifuge-Free Bone Marrow Aspirate Harvest for Orthopaedic Applications
Centrifuge-Free Bone Marrow Aspirate Harvest for Orthopaedic Applications Open
View article: Arthroscopic-assisted core decompression for avascular necrosis of the femoral head demonstrates favorable clinical outcomes: a systematic review
Arthroscopic-assisted core decompression for avascular necrosis of the femoral head demonstrates favorable clinical outcomes: a systematic review Open
This systematic review aims to evaluate clinical outcomes for arthroscopic-assisted core decompression (AACD) for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head. A literature search following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews …
View article: The toxicity of chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine to rotator cuff tendon
The toxicity of chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine to rotator cuff tendon Open
Brief 0.05% CHG and 0.35% PI exposures to rotator cuff tendon may lead to reduced tenocyte viability, with the tendinous portion seemingly more susceptible than the enthesis. Additionally, at these concentrations tested, CHG appears to be …
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Primary Versus Revision Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Clinical Outcomes of Primary Versus Revision Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: As the incidence of primary hip arthroscopic surgery has increased, the incidence of revision hip arthroscopic surgery has also increased. Although many factors have been reported that predict clinical failure of hip arthroscop…
View article: Hip Arthroscopy for Global Acetabular Overcoverage Demonstrates Favorable Patient-Reported Outcome Scores and Low to Moderate Rates of Revision and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
Hip Arthroscopy for Global Acetabular Overcoverage Demonstrates Favorable Patient-Reported Outcome Scores and Low to Moderate Rates of Revision and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review Open
Hip arthroscopy for global acetabular overcoverage can allow patients to achieve significant improvements in PROs along with low to moderate rates of revision and conversion to THA that are comparable to patients with normal acetabular cov…
View article: EP3.30 Endoscopic Treatment of External Coxa Saltans (Snapping Hip) in the Supine Position
EP3.30 Endoscopic Treatment of External Coxa Saltans (Snapping Hip) in the Supine Position Open
Introduction: External coxa saltans, or “snapping hip,” is present in up to 5% of the population and stems from a tight iliotibial band (ITB) snapping over the greater trochanter. For patients who have failed nonoperative treatments, endos…
View article: EP4.9 An Open Anterolateral Surgical Approach to the Yucatan Minipig Hip for Translational Large Animal Research
EP4.9 An Open Anterolateral Surgical Approach to the Yucatan Minipig Hip for Translational Large Animal Research Open
Introduction: Translational animal models are critical tools for investigating new biologic therapies in preclinical studies before progression to human clinical trials. The Yucatan minipig, which has been widely used in translational orth…
View article: Evaluating the Statistical Fragility of Comparative Studies on Autografts for Pediatric ACL Reconstruction
Evaluating the Statistical Fragility of Comparative Studies on Autografts for Pediatric ACL Reconstruction Open
Background: The literature presents conflicting findings regarding outcomes after pediatric anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with various autograft options, reflecting a lack of consensus on the standard of practice. Fragil…
View article: Minimally Invasive Unicompartmental Articular Resurfacing
Minimally Invasive Unicompartmental Articular Resurfacing Open
Osteochondral defects in the knee can be managed in a variety of ways on the basis of location, size, and activity level. Current strategies to address these lesions produce variable long-term clinical outcomes and are associated with prol…
View article: Endoscopic Treatment of External Coxa Saltans (Snapping Hip) in the Supine Position
Endoscopic Treatment of External Coxa Saltans (Snapping Hip) in the Supine Position Open
View article: Posterior Tibial Slope Measurements of the Medial and Lateral Plateaus Vary Widely Between Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography
Posterior Tibial Slope Measurements of the Medial and Lateral Plateaus Vary Widely Between Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Open
Level III, retrospective cohort study.
View article: Complications of Stem Cell–Based Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Complications of Stem Cell–Based Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review Open
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains a common cause of knee pain and dysfunction. Stem cell–based injections have been widely used for the treatment of knee OA, but the types and rates of post-injection complications are not well characterized…
View article: Anatomic Distal Biceps Tendon Repair With All-Suture Cortical Buttons
Anatomic Distal Biceps Tendon Repair With All-Suture Cortical Buttons Open
View article: Arthroscopy-Assisted Core Decompression and Bone Grafting for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
Arthroscopy-Assisted Core Decompression and Bone Grafting for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Open
View article: Comparison of Trends and Complications of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Versus Periarticular Knee Osteotomy Among ABOS Part II Oral Examination Candidates
Comparison of Trends and Complications of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Versus Periarticular Knee Osteotomy Among ABOS Part II Oral Examination Candidates Open
Background: While unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and osteotomy procedures are commonly used to treat knee osteoarthritis, the differences in complication profiles between procedures are still poorly understood. Purpose/Hypothesis…
View article: Poster 112: Toxicity of Chlorhexidine and Povidone-Iodine to Rotator Cuff Tendon
Poster 112: Toxicity of Chlorhexidine and Povidone-Iodine to Rotator Cuff Tendon Open
Objectives: Antimicrobial wound lavages containing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) or povidone-iodine (PI) are commonly used to prevent periprosthetic infection during shoulder arthroplasty. However, the potential toxicity of these solutions…
View article: Assessing acellular scaffold viability with T2-weighted relaxation time value imaging: imaging variables and early clinical associations at 6 months following patellofemoral cartilage repair
Assessing acellular scaffold viability with T2-weighted relaxation time value imaging: imaging variables and early clinical associations at 6 months following patellofemoral cartilage repair Open
This study aims to describe novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging characteristics using T2-weighted relaxation time values (T2RVs) for evaluating acellular graft status following cartilage repair, addressing the limitations identi…
View article: Detrimental Effects of Chlorhexidine on Articular Cartilage Viability, Matrix, and Mechanics
Detrimental Effects of Chlorhexidine on Articular Cartilage Viability, Matrix, and Mechanics Open
Background: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) solution is commonly used as an antiseptic irrigation for bacterial decontamination during orthopaedic surgery. Although the chondrotoxicity of CHG on articular cartilage has been reported, the ful…
View article: The Fragility of Statistical Findings in Meniscus Repair Literature: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
The Fragility of Statistical Findings in Meniscus Repair Literature: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Open
Recent findings suggest that the stability of the literature concerning meniscus repair may not be as robust as previously assumed. Consequently, we strongly advocate for the inclusion of the FI and FQ metrics, alongside the P-value, to en…
View article: Comparison of Early Complication Rates After High Tibial Osteotomy Versus Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty for Knee Osteoarthritis
Comparison of Early Complication Rates After High Tibial Osteotomy Versus Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty for Knee Osteoarthritis Open
Background: Although both high tibial osteotomy (HTO) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) can be utilized to treat unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) in select patients, the early complication rates between the 2 procedures are …
View article: Characterization of the Age-Related Differences in Porcine Acetabulum and Femoral Head Articular Cartilage
Characterization of the Age-Related Differences in Porcine Acetabulum and Femoral Head Articular Cartilage Open
Objective The use of porcine animal models for cartilage injury has increased recently due to their similarity with humans with regard to cartilage thickness, limited intrinsic healing of chondral defects, and joint loading biomechanics. H…
View article: Early Complication Rates Are Equivalent Between Isolated Cartilage Restoration and Concomitant Cartilage Restoration and Osteotomy of the Knee
Early Complication Rates Are Equivalent Between Isolated Cartilage Restoration and Concomitant Cartilage Restoration and Osteotomy of the Knee Open
Objective Realignment osteotomy performed concomitantly with cartilage restoration typically requires early restricted weightbearing and can add significant morbidity, potentially leading to an increased risk of early perioperative complic…
View article: Statistical Fragility of Randomized Controlled Trials Evaluating Platelet-Rich Plasma Use for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Statistical Fragility of Randomized Controlled Trials Evaluating Platelet-Rich Plasma Use for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Numerous studies have been published on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for knee osteoarthritis (OA), with conflicting results. Purpose: To determine the fragility index (FI) and fragility quotient (FQ) of randomized cont…
View article: Low early complication rates after arthroscopic meniscus repair and meniscectomy
Low early complication rates after arthroscopic meniscus repair and meniscectomy Open
Purpose To evaluate the 30‐day complication rates after arthroscopic meniscus repair and meniscectomy using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS‐NSQIP) database, with subgroup analysis of pati…
View article: Paper 24: Reliability of Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Versus Computed Tomography
Paper 24: Reliability of Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Versus Computed Tomography Open
Objectives: Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) has been linked to higher rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL graft failure post-reconstruction. In recent years, more specific investigations have delineated distinct…
View article: Poster 152: Detrimental Effects of Chlorhexidine on Articular Cartilage Viability, Matrix, and Mechanics
Poster 152: Detrimental Effects of Chlorhexidine on Articular Cartilage Viability, Matrix, and Mechanics Open
Objectives: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is commonly used in antiseptic irrigation solutions for bacterial decontamination during orthopaedic surgery. Although the chondrotoxicity of CHG to articular cartilage has been reported, CHG irrig…
View article: Paper 08: In Vitro Effects of Triamcinolone and Methylprednisolone on the Viability and Mechanics of Native Articular Cartilage
Paper 08: In Vitro Effects of Triamcinolone and Methylprednisolone on the Viability and Mechanics of Native Articular Cartilage Open
Objectives: The chondrotoxic effects of methylprednisolone acetate (MP) and triamcinolone acetonide (TA) have been well described. Prior studies have demonstrated a dose-dependent chondrotoxic effect of intra articular (IA) steroids starti…
View article: In Vitro Effects of Triamcinolone and Methylprednisolone on the Viability and Mechanics of Native Articular Cartilage
In Vitro Effects of Triamcinolone and Methylprednisolone on the Viability and Mechanics of Native Articular Cartilage Open
Background: The chondrotoxic effects of methylprednisolone acetate (MP) and triamcinolone acetonide (TA) have been well described. However, the mechanical effects of these commonly used steroids on native cartilage are largely unknown. Pur…
View article: The Longer-Term Effects of a Single Bupivacaine Exposure on the Mechanical Properties of Native Cartilage Explants
The Longer-Term Effects of a Single Bupivacaine Exposure on the Mechanical Properties of Native Cartilage Explants Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the in vitro effects of a single exposure of bupivacaine on the mechanical properties of bovine cartilage explants at 3 weeks. Design Femoral condyle articular cartilage explants were as…
View article: Mechanical Evaluation of Commercially Available Fibrin Sealants for Cartilage Repair
Mechanical Evaluation of Commercially Available Fibrin Sealants for Cartilage Repair Open
Objective Fibrin sealants are routinely used for intra-articular surgical fixation of cartilage fragments and implants. However, the mechanical properties of fibrin sealants in the context of cartilage repair are unknown. The purpose of th…