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View article: The Relationship Between Exogenous Testosterone Use and Risk for Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
The Relationship Between Exogenous Testosterone Use and Risk for Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Open
Background: In the United States, testosterone therapy has markedly increased in recent years. Currently, there is a paucity of evidence evaluating the risk of ligamentous injuries in patients taking testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).…
View article: Angiotensin II receptor blockers and their applications in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine
Angiotensin II receptor blockers and their applications in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine Open
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart failure, and have well-described antifibrotic properties throughout medical literature. The etiology and pathogenesis of fibrosis is biologically co…
View article: Both Single- and Double-anchor Remplissage Techniques Restore Native Stability in a Cadaveric Model of Hill-Sachs Lesions in Anterior Shoulder Instability
Both Single- and Double-anchor Remplissage Techniques Restore Native Stability in a Cadaveric Model of Hill-Sachs Lesions in Anterior Shoulder Instability Open
This study suggests that one anchor placed either medially or centrally will restore native stability in remplissage for anterior shoulder instability.
View article: The association between the insurance provider and rates of surgical stabilization for the treatment of glenohumeral dislocation: A nationwide retrospective analysis
The association between the insurance provider and rates of surgical stabilization for the treatment of glenohumeral dislocation: A nationwide retrospective analysis Open
Background Public insurance has recently been associated with a decreased likelihood of receiving surgery to address glenohumeral instability in several state-specific analyses. The purpose of this study is to expand this literature and an…
View article: Paper 40: Two Fixation Points Provide Greater Stability than One in Cadaver Study of Remplissage for Large and Small Hill Sachs Lesions
Paper 40: Two Fixation Points Provide Greater Stability than One in Cadaver Study of Remplissage for Large and Small Hill Sachs Lesions Open
Objectives: This is a cadaveric biomechanical study of remplissage technique for recurrent anterior shoulder instability. Remplissage is a surgical procedure in which the infraspinatus tendon is tenodesed into a bony defect on the humeral …
View article: Poster 113: Posterior Acromial Bone Block is Biomechanically Superior to Posterior Labral Repair and Favorably Alters Acromial Morphology in a Posterior Glenohumeral Instability Model: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study
Poster 113: Posterior Acromial Bone Block is Biomechanically Superior to Posterior Labral Repair and Favorably Alters Acromial Morphology in a Posterior Glenohumeral Instability Model: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study Open
Objectives: The primary aim of the current study was to assess the biomechanical utility of a posterior acromial bone block (PABB) in addressing posterior glenohumeral instability. Secondary goals included evaluating the biomechanical rela…
View article: National Football League Quarterbacks With Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Have High Return-to-Play Rates, but Older Players Have Inferior Postinjury Performance
National Football League Quarterbacks With Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Have High Return-to-Play Rates, but Older Players Have Inferior Postinjury Performance Open
Level IV, therapeutic case series.
View article: Surgical management of glenohumeral instability in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/hypermobility spectrum disorder and their risk of reoperation
Surgical management of glenohumeral instability in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/hypermobility spectrum disorder and their risk of reoperation Open
View article: Role of Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Primary and Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Role of Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Primary and Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
» The quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft is becoming increasingly popular in both primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). » The biomechanical properties of the QT are similar to those of the native ACL, the ham…
View article: Arm Health in Elite Collegiate Summer League Baseball Players Assessed by the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Score
Arm Health in Elite Collegiate Summer League Baseball Players Assessed by the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Score Open
Context Collegiate baseball players with professional aspirations often participate in summer leagues; foremost among them is the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). Injuries acquired during the collegiate baseball season can be carried into …
View article: Testosterone Therapy Is Associated With Increased Odds of Quadriceps Tendon Injury
Testosterone Therapy Is Associated With Increased Odds of Quadriceps Tendon Injury Open
Background Anabolic steroid use at supraphysiologic doses has been associated with an increased risk of tendon injury. However, the musculoskeletal effects of testosterone therapy in the clinical setting are not well understood. Questions/…
View article: Open treatment of posterior glenoid bone loss and bipolar bone loss
Open treatment of posterior glenoid bone loss and bipolar bone loss Open
Posterior glenohumeral instability is an increasingly common and challenging orthopaedic problem. While an arthroscopic soft tissue stabilization procedure (i.e., reverse Bankart repair) is effective in treating most cases of posterior ins…
View article: Short-term outcomes following open gluteus maximus transfer for the management of hip abductor tears
Short-term outcomes following open gluteus maximus transfer for the management of hip abductor tears Open
Tears of the gluteus medius and minimus are an important cause of recalcitrant greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Although endoscopic and open abductor repairs have demonstrated promising outcomes, the success of these techniques is depen…
View article: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Research on Humeral Avulsions of the Glenohumeral Ligament: A Paucity of High-Level Evidence
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Research on Humeral Avulsions of the Glenohumeral Ligament: A Paucity of High-Level Evidence Open
View article: The Effect of Surgeon and Hospital Volume on Morbidity and Mortality After Femoral Shaft Fractures
The Effect of Surgeon and Hospital Volume on Morbidity and Mortality After Femoral Shaft Fractures Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize the case volume dependence of both facilities and surgeons on morbidity and mortality after femoral shaft fracture (FSF) fixation. Methods: Adults who had an open or closed FSF between …
View article: Decreased Case Volumes for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellows during the Early Stages of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic
Decreased Case Volumes for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellows during the Early Stages of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic Open
View article: Sarcopenia Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis
Sarcopenia Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis Open
Sarcopenia is a state of catabolic muscle wasting prevalent in geriatric patients. Likewise, osteoarthritis is an age-related musculoskeletal disease affecting patients with similar demographics. Late-stage hip osteoarthritis is often trea…
View article: Introduction to clinical research
Introduction to clinical research Open
Understanding the importance of clinical research is the fundamental first step in the development of impactful clinical studies. Research performed at the human level represents both the culmination of basic and translational research, as…
View article: Medial Calcar Restoration Using Femoral Head Autograft in Conversion Hip Arthroplasty for Failed Fixation after an Unstable Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture: A Case Report and Technique Description
Medial Calcar Restoration Using Femoral Head Autograft in Conversion Hip Arthroplasty for Failed Fixation after an Unstable Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture: A Case Report and Technique Description Open
Introduction: The calcar femorale helps manage compressive loads on the femoral head and is an essential component in determining intertrochanteric (IT) femur fracture stability. Fracture fixation can be complicated when primary fixation t…
View article: Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with increased odds of Achilles tendon injury and subsequent surgery: a matched retrospective analysis
Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with increased odds of Achilles tendon injury and subsequent surgery: a matched retrospective analysis Open
Background Prescription of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has increased in the United States in recent years, and though anabolic steroids have been associated with tendon rupture, there is a paucity of literature evaluating the ri…
View article: A Comparison of the Rates of Postoperative Infection Following Distal Radius Fixation Between Pediatric and Young Adult Populations: An Analysis of 32 368 Patients
A Comparison of the Rates of Postoperative Infection Following Distal Radius Fixation Between Pediatric and Young Adult Populations: An Analysis of 32 368 Patients Open
Background: Infection following surgical fixation of a distal radius fracture can markedly compromise a patient’s functional outcome. This study aimed to compare infection rates in pediatric (5-14 years) and adolescent (15-17 years) patien…
View article: Delayed Scaphoid Fracture Union in Patients With Comorbid Psychiatric Diagnoses: A Retrospective Analysis of 20 340 Patients
Delayed Scaphoid Fracture Union in Patients With Comorbid Psychiatric Diagnoses: A Retrospective Analysis of 20 340 Patients Open
Background: Psychiatric comorbidities have been shown to influence outcomes of various orthopedic pathologies. This study aimed to compare rates of delayed scaphoid union and surgical intervention for fractures in patients with and without…
View article: Epidemiology With Video Analysis of Knee Injuries in the Women’s National Basketball Association
Epidemiology With Video Analysis of Knee Injuries in the Women’s National Basketball Association Open
Background: Knee injuries are the most common type of injury seen in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). However, there are sparse epidemiologic data regarding these injuries over the past 20 years. Purpose/Hypothesis: The …
View article: Social Disparities in Outpatient and Inpatient Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
Social Disparities in Outpatient and Inpatient Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Open
Socioeconomic status, race, and insurance status are known factors affecting adult orthopaedic surgery care, but little is known about the influence of socioeconomic factors on pediatric orthopaedic care. The purpose of this study was to d…
View article: The Effects of Social and Demographic Factors on High-Volume Hospital and Surgeon Care in Shoulder Arthroplasty
The Effects of Social and Demographic Factors on High-Volume Hospital and Surgeon Care in Shoulder Arthroplasty Open
Introduction: This study seeks to evaluate (1) the relationship between hospital and surgeon volumes of shoulder arthroplasty and complication rates and (2) patient demographics/socioeconomic factors that may affect access to high-volume s…
View article: The effect of pre-operative shoulder injections on post-operative opioid use, infection and revision following shoulder arthroplasty
The effect of pre-operative shoulder injections on post-operative opioid use, infection and revision following shoulder arthroplasty Open
Background Treatment of glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA) may include conservative management with use of intraarticular injections, prior to considering total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). The purpose of this study was to assess trends in…
View article: Social and Demographic Factors Impact Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability
Social and Demographic Factors Impact Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Open
View article: Decreased Case Volume for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows During the Early Stages of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Decreased Case Volume for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows During the Early Stages of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Open
IV, retrospective database analysis.
View article: Trends in Lower Extremity Injuries Presenting to Emergency Departments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Trends in Lower Extremity Injuries Presenting to Emergency Departments During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
View article: Salter-Harris Type III Fracture of the Distal Phalanx: A Rare Juxtaphyseal Variant
Salter-Harris Type III Fracture of the Distal Phalanx: A Rare Juxtaphyseal Variant Open
Juxtaphyseal fractures of the distal phalanges of upper extremity digits are most commonly of the Salter-Harris II variety and occur most commonly in the thumb. The diagnosis of this injury is essential as it may present as an open fractur…