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View article: Medical benefits of telerehabilitation with Orthelligent HOME® after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial – the ORSOME-II study
Medical benefits of telerehabilitation with Orthelligent HOME® after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial – the ORSOME-II study Open
German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS): DRKS00031465 (registration date: 10.07.2023, prospectively registered).
View article: Treatment of isolated injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament—A 2025 Delphi‐based structured expert statement by the ligament injury committee of the German Knee Society
Treatment of isolated injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament—A 2025 Delphi‐based structured expert statement by the ligament injury committee of the German Knee Society Open
Purpose The main goal was to perform a modified Delphi process with the Ligament Injuries Committee of the German Knee Society (DKG) to structure and optimize the management of isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries. Methods A…
View article: Jump performance and hop function, kinesiophobia and return to sports are important prognostic factors for a subsequent injury after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A 2‐year follow‐up cohort study
Jump performance and hop function, kinesiophobia and return to sports are important prognostic factors for a subsequent injury after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A 2‐year follow‐up cohort study Open
Purpose Finding prognostic factors for a subsequent injury after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods We re‐analysed the data of two intervention studies on adults with a hamstrings or quadriceps tendon ACL reconstru…
View article: Proximal anatomical axes show bidirectional variability: Accurate tibial slope requires mechanical axis measurement
Proximal anatomical axes show bidirectional variability: Accurate tibial slope requires mechanical axis measurement Open
Purpose To determine whether posterior tibial slope (PTS) measured to proximal anatomical axes can serve as a reliable proxy for PTS measured to the mechanical tibial axis (mTA). Methods In patients ≥18 years with failed anterior cruciate …
View article: Anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation and return to sport in rock climbing athletes: a practical concept paper
Anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation and return to sport in rock climbing athletes: a practical concept paper Open
Background Acute ACL tears are becoming increasingly common among rock climbing athletes, particularly those who engage in bouldering. Hypothesis/purpose The purpose of the paper was to develop a rehabilitation and return to sport protocol…
View article: Indication and treatment of pathological tibial slope
Indication and treatment of pathological tibial slope Open
Tibial slope describes the posterior inclination of the tibial plateau (mean in a healthy population: 8.8°; range: 6–12°). Biomechanical and clinical studies have shown that an abnormal tibial slope influences the stability of the knee joi…
View article: The application of a digital therapeutic reveals superior outcome compared to standard care in patients with anterior knee pain—a randomized controlled trial
The application of a digital therapeutic reveals superior outcome compared to standard care in patients with anterior knee pain—a randomized controlled trial Open
Purpose Anterior knee pain is a frequent symptom caused by disorders like patellofemoral pain syndrome or patella tendon tendinitis, which is commonly treated conservatively. The aim of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of…
View article: Rehabilitation volume, psychological readiness, and motor function are important factors for a successful return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A 2-year follow-up cohort study
Rehabilitation volume, psychological readiness, and motor function are important factors for a successful return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A 2-year follow-up cohort study Open
The most important factors for a successful pre-injury-level return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were the exercise volume, psychological readiness and functional hop/jump abilities. Whilst the impact of these mo…
View article: Late-stage rehabilitation effects do not differ between quadriceps and hamstring tendon autograft after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a multicentre propensity score-matchedcase-control intervention trial
Late-stage rehabilitation effects do not differ between quadriceps and hamstring tendon autograft after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a multicentre propensity score-matchedcase-control intervention trial Open
Late-stage rehabilitation interventions after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are under-researched, inter alia regarding potential differences in rehabilitation effects between autograft types. This study determined the …
View article: Biplanar Lateral Hemi-Wedge Osteotomy for the Correction of Severe Tibial Varus Deformity
Biplanar Lateral Hemi-Wedge Osteotomy for the Correction of Severe Tibial Varus Deformity Open
Indication for this hemi-wedge high tibial osteotomy is the combination of medial osteoarthritis or cartilage damage, varus deformity of >10°, and medial proximal tibial angle of <80°. The proximal lateral tibia is exposed via a skin incis…
View article: Direct contact and very rapid valgus distortion characterise the injury mechanism of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in judo
Direct contact and very rapid valgus distortion characterise the injury mechanism of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in judo Open
Purpose To analyse anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture (ACLR) injury mechanisms in competitive judo using systematic video analysis, focusing on contact situations and biomechanics. Methods Seventeen videos of judo competitions wherei…
View article: Study report CAMOPED study
Study report CAMOPED study Open
1. Summary The following report was prepared as part of a trial guideline in accordance with Section 137e (1) SGB V to evaluate the benefits of the use of CAM splints for self-application by patients in the post-surgical rehabilitative tre…
View article: Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament Complex With a Flat Allograft Semitendinosus Tendon
Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament Complex With a Flat Allograft Semitendinosus Tendon Open
The aim of this Technical Note is to reconstruct the medial collateral ligament complex with the superior medial collateral ligament and posterior oblique ligament as anatomically as possible. An allograft or contralateral semitendinosus a…
View article: Comprehensive safety profile of polymer based matrix-associated autologous cartilage repair in the knee – A retrospective study
Comprehensive safety profile of polymer based matrix-associated autologous cartilage repair in the knee – A retrospective study Open
Introduction: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) has a 30-year history of treating cartilage defects >2 cm2 that extend to the underlying bone or exceed 50 % of the cartilage depth. Matrix-induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation…
View article: Management of anterior cruciate ligament revision in adults: the 2022 ESSKA consensus part III—indications for different clinical scenarios using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method
Management of anterior cruciate ligament revision in adults: the 2022 ESSKA consensus part III—indications for different clinical scenarios using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method Open
Purpose The aim of the ESSKA 2022 consensus Part III was to develop patient‐focused, contemporary, evidence‐based, guidelines on the indications for revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery (ACLRev). Methods The RAND/UCLA Appropriatenes…
View article: Quadriceps and hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction differ only marginally in function after the rehabilitation: a propensity score‐matched case–control study
Quadriceps and hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction differ only marginally in function after the rehabilitation: a propensity score‐matched case–control study Open
Purpose To determine potential quadriceps versus hamstring tendon autograft differences in neuromuscular function and return to sport (RTS)‐success in participants after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods Case–cont…
View article: Primary Proximal ACL Repair: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Different Arthroscopic Suture Configurations
Primary Proximal ACL Repair: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Different Arthroscopic Suture Configurations Open
Purpose: Several suture techniques have been described in the past for direct ACL repair with poor healing capacity and a high re-rupture rate. Therefore, we investigated a refixation technique for acute primary proximal ACL repair. The pu…
View article: Clinical Outcome after Medial Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: Comparison of Two Angular Stable Locking Plates—TomoFix™ versus LOQTEQ® HTO Plate
Clinical Outcome after Medial Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: Comparison of Two Angular Stable Locking Plates—TomoFix™ versus LOQTEQ® HTO Plate Open
This study evaluated bony healing and clinical results after medial open-wedge HTO to compare the outcome of the LOQTEQ® HTO plate and the TomoFix™ internal plate fixator. A prospective, non-randomised, comparative study was undertaken. Th…
View article: Sensor-based telerehabilitation system increases patient adherence after knee surgery
Sensor-based telerehabilitation system increases patient adherence after knee surgery Open
Objectives Implementing evidence-based recommendations with the option of patient-individualised and situation-specific adaptations in telerehabilitation may increase adherence with improved clinical outcome. Methods As part of a registry-…
View article: A systematic review of transphyseal ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents: comparing the transtibial and independent femoral tunnel drilling techniques
A systematic review of transphyseal ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents: comparing the transtibial and independent femoral tunnel drilling techniques Open
Purpose Aim of this systematic review was to analyze the outcome after transphyseal ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents regarding the femoral drilling technique. Methods A systematic literature search was carried out in various …
View article: Sensor-based telerehabilitation system increases patient adherence after knee surgery
Sensor-based telerehabilitation system increases patient adherence after knee surgery Open
Objectives: Implementing evidence-based recommendations with the option of patient-individualised and situation-specific adaptations in telerehabilitation may increase adherence with improved clinical outcome. Methods: As part of a regist…
View article: Sensor-based telerehabilitation system increases patient adherence after knee surgery
Sensor-based telerehabilitation system increases patient adherence after knee surgery Open
Objectives: Implementing evidence-based recommendations with the option of patient-individualised and situation-specific adaptations in telerehabilitation may increase adherence with improved clinical outcome. Methods: As part of a regist…
View article: Technique of ACL Reconstruction With Autologous Quadriceps Tendon Bone Graft and Femoral Press Fit Fixation
Technique of ACL Reconstruction With Autologous Quadriceps Tendon Bone Graft and Femoral Press Fit Fixation Open
Background: Recently, there has been an increase in interest in the quadriceps tendon (QT) as an alternative autologous graft option for primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Indication: Anterior cruciate ligament recons…