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View article: Osteochondral solutions for cartilage lesions of the knee: a narrative review
Osteochondral solutions for cartilage lesions of the knee: a narrative review Open
Osteochondral injury in the knee requires unique treatment options as both the underlying bone and cartilage need to be treated, due to their poor healing capacity and significant cause of morbidity. Several treatment options exist and the…
View article: Evaluation of Outcomes at Mean 4.8 Years After Repair of Types 3 and 4 Lateral Meniscal Oblique Radial Tears during ACL Reconstruction
Evaluation of Outcomes at Mean 4.8 Years After Repair of Types 3 and 4 Lateral Meniscal Oblique Radial Tears during ACL Reconstruction Open
Background: Lateral meniscal oblique radial tears (LMORTs) of the posterior horn typically occur in the setting of an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Despite publications pertaining to the prevalence, biomechanics, and surg…
View article: Minimally Invasive Intraoperative Strategies May Influence Success Rate and Return to Sport in Arthroscopic Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies
Minimally Invasive Intraoperative Strategies May Influence Success Rate and Return to Sport in Arthroscopic Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies Open
Purpose The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of which perioperative variables may influence outcomes and return to activity after arthroscopic debridement of patellar tendinopathy. Methods A keyword search was performed in…
View article: Difference in Characteristics of Patients Undergoing Revision MPFL Reconstruction and Those Undergoing Primary MPFL Reconstruction
Difference in Characteristics of Patients Undergoing Revision MPFL Reconstruction and Those Undergoing Primary MPFL Reconstruction Open
Background: In recurrent patellar instability, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR), with or without concomitant bony procedures, has become the treatment of choice to stabilize the patellofemoral joint. In the setting of …
View article: Does Patient Age Matter for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction? Patients ≥30 Years of Age Compared With Younger Patients
Does Patient Age Matter for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction? Patients ≥30 Years of Age Compared With Younger Patients Open
Background: Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a common procedure to treat recurrent patellar instability. Outcomes in older patients after this procedure have been less frequently reported in the literature. Hypothesi…
View article: Age and body mass index associate with total knee arthroplasty after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A retrospective study
Age and body mass index associate with total knee arthroplasty after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A retrospective study Open
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View article: Evolution of Tensionless Repair of Lateral Radial Meniscus Tear With the Use of the Traction Stitch
Evolution of Tensionless Repair of Lateral Radial Meniscus Tear With the Use of the Traction Stitch Open
Background: Meniscus surgery remains one of the most common orthopaedic surgeries performed in the United States each year, with radial tear patterns being a common subset. In young, active patients with mechanical symptoms, surgery is oft…
View article: The Effect of Body Mass Index on Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
The Effect of Body Mass Index on Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Open
Background: The effect of body mass index (BMI) on complication risk, recurrent instability risk, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after surgical intervention for recurrent patellar instability is unclear. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpo…
View article: Use of MACI (Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes on Porcine Collagen Membrane) in the United States: Expanded Experience over 5,000 Cases
Use of MACI (Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes on Porcine Collagen Membrane) in the United States: Expanded Experience over 5,000 Cases Open
Objective To determine whether there are differences in MACI (matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation) treatment in the United States, by comparing cartilage defects and patient characteristics between the initial 1,000 patients…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Tibialis Tendon Grafts Are Unchanged by Soaking in Tobramycin
Mechanical Properties of Tibialis Tendon Grafts Are Unchanged by Soaking in Tobramycin Open
Background: Tendon graft soaking in vancomycin solution minimizes surgical infection risk and has no effect on graft strength, but the intermittent vancomycin shortages, presence of vancomycin-resistant organisms, and treatment needs of pa…
View article: Impact of the Number of Patellar Dislocations on Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
Impact of the Number of Patellar Dislocations on Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Open
Background: Patellar dislocation is a common knee injury and up to 35% of those who dislocate the patella can develop recurrent patellar instability. In the setting of recurrent instability, medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruc…
View article: Outcomes of operative fixation of loose trochlear osteochondral defects: A case series with subgroup analysis
Outcomes of operative fixation of loose trochlear osteochondral defects: A case series with subgroup analysis Open
Objectives To evaluate results of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of loose osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) fragments of the trochlea including identification of any cases of fixation failure and assessment of post-operative pat…
View article: Vitamin D Deficiency after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Associates with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Study
Vitamin D Deficiency after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Associates with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Study Open
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency (i.e., serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) ≤ 20 ng/mL) associates with the increased occurrence and shortened time to a knee osteoarthr…
View article: Poster 269: Radiographic Outcome of Meniscal Root Repairs: Evaluating Osteoarthritic Progression Over Two Years
Poster 269: Radiographic Outcome of Meniscal Root Repairs: Evaluating Osteoarthritic Progression Over Two Years Open
Objectives: Root tears account for 10-21% of meniscal injuries, defined as radial tears occurring within 1 cm of the meniscal attachment horn. Menisci play a critical role in load transmission and shock absorption, with the goal of surgica…
View article: Poster 349: Tobramycin-Soaked Grafts for the Prevention of Infection Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Review of Infection Rate
Poster 349: Tobramycin-Soaked Grafts for the Prevention of Infection Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Review of Infection Rate Open
Objectives: Infection can be a devastating complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Soaking or wrapping grafts in vancomycin solution has been adopted by many surgeons to prevent infection following ACL reconstructi…
View article: Poster 389: Patients Undergoing Revision MPFL Reconstruction Demonstrate More Pathologic Anatomy Than Those Undergoing Primary MPFL Reconstruction
Poster 389: Patients Undergoing Revision MPFL Reconstruction Demonstrate More Pathologic Anatomy Than Those Undergoing Primary MPFL Reconstruction Open
Objectives: The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) ligament is one of the most important medial stabilizers of the knee joint. Reconstruction of the MPFL restores knee joint stability in most appropriately selected patients with patella…
View article: Paper 37: Outcomes of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Patients Over 30 Years of Age
Paper 37: Outcomes of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Patients Over 30 Years of Age Open
Objectives: Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) is a common procedure to treat recurrent patellofemoral instability, typically in a younger, active patient population. While many patients treated with MPFLR fall into this…
View article: Poster 303: Outcomes Following Repair of Radial Meniscus Tears Compared to Bucket Handle Meniscus Tears
Poster 303: Outcomes Following Repair of Radial Meniscus Tears Compared to Bucket Handle Meniscus Tears Open
Objectives: Preserving the meniscus has become a priority in managing meniscal tears with advancement of meniscus repair techniques. Meniscal repair, as opposed to partial meniscectomy, reduces risk of development and progression of knee o…
View article: Paper 14: Evaluation of Outcomes at Mean 2.75 years after Repair of Lateral Meniscus Oblique Radial Tears during ACL Reconstruction
Paper 14: Evaluation of Outcomes at Mean 2.75 years after Repair of Lateral Meniscus Oblique Radial Tears during ACL Reconstruction Open
Objectives: Lateral meniscus oblique radial tears (LMORTs) commonly occur in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Despite publications pertaining to the prevalence, biomechanics, and surgical repair techniques of LMORTs…
View article: Anterolateral Radial Meniscus Tear Repair using Traction Suture and Super-Hashtag Technique
Anterolateral Radial Meniscus Tear Repair using Traction Suture and Super-Hashtag Technique Open
View article: Horizontal Cleavage Tear Meniscal Repair Using All-Inside Circumferential Compression Sutures
Horizontal Cleavage Tear Meniscal Repair Using All-Inside Circumferential Compression Sutures Open
View article: Poster 275: The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Meniscus Repair Outcomes
Poster 275: The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Meniscus Repair Outcomes Open
Objectives: Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Successful meniscus repair is vital to avoid articular cartilage damage and osteoarthritis. There are many factors that contribute to the outcome and prognosis of meniscus…
View article: Posterior Meniscal Root Repair With Transtibial Double Tunnel Pullout Technique and Anchor Fixation
Posterior Meniscal Root Repair With Transtibial Double Tunnel Pullout Technique and Anchor Fixation Open
View article: Poster 240: Pediatric Meniscal Repair Patients are Ready to Return to Sport Six Months after Surgery According to Isokinetic Dynamometry Testing: A Retrospective Review
Poster 240: Pediatric Meniscal Repair Patients are Ready to Return to Sport Six Months after Surgery According to Isokinetic Dynamometry Testing: A Retrospective Review Open
Objectives: The incidence of meniscal injures in the pediatric population has been increasing over the past decade. This is likely due to more rigorous athletic activity, earlier sports specialization, year-round competition, and increasin…
View article: Poster 239: Limb Malalignment Fails to Influence Clinical Outcomes of Meniscal Repair
Poster 239: Limb Malalignment Fails to Influence Clinical Outcomes of Meniscal Repair Open
Objectives: Lower limb malalignment causes differences in tibiofemoral contact pressures and may influence outcomes following meniscal repair. Our objective was to evaluate clinical outcomes of meniscal repair in malaligned knees to determ…
View article: Paper 51: Multiple Prior Dislocations Lead to Poorer Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Chart Review
Paper 51: Multiple Prior Dislocations Lead to Poorer Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Chart Review Open
Objectives: Patellar dislocation is a common knee injury and up to 35% who dislocate can develop recurrent patellar instability. In the setting of recurrent instability, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) often restores …
View article: Repair of Radial Meniscus Tears Results in Improved Patient-Reported Outcome Scores: A Systematic Review
Repair of Radial Meniscus Tears Results in Improved Patient-Reported Outcome Scores: A Systematic Review Open
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View article: Advanced neuroimaging in traumatic brain injury: an overview
Advanced neuroimaging in traumatic brain injury: an overview Open
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common condition with many potential acute and chronic neurological consequences. Standard initial radiographic evaluation includes noncontrast head CT scanning to rapidly evaluate for pathology that might…