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View article: Augmentation of rotator cuff repairs with biologic and structural grafts
Augmentation of rotator cuff repairs with biologic and structural grafts Open
Rotator cuff pathology is the most common cause of shoulder-related disability. With an aging population that becomes more active, the incidence of rotator cuff dysfunction is expected to increase. Numerous strategies have been developed t…
View article: How Prominent Are Gender Bias, Racial Bias, and Score Inflation in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Recommendation Letters? A Systematic Review
How Prominent Are Gender Bias, Racial Bias, and Score Inflation in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Recommendation Letters? A Systematic Review Open
Introduction Letters of recommendation are considered an important factor in the holistic ranking of orthopaedic residency applications. The standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR) was introduced in 2017 in response to the inherent bi…
View article: Effects of Opioid-Limiting Legislation in the State of Ohio on Opioid Prescriptions After Shoulder Arthroscopy
Effects of Opioid-Limiting Legislation in the State of Ohio on Opioid Prescriptions After Shoulder Arthroscopy Open
Background: Recent studies have shown that legislation regulating opioid prescriptions in the United States has been successful in reducing the morphine milligram equivalent (MME) prescribed after certain orthopaedic procedures. Purpose: T…
View article: Increase in Deltoid Compartment Pressures Immediately After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Does Not Significantly Affect Postoperative Opioid Consumption
Increase in Deltoid Compartment Pressures Immediately After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Does Not Significantly Affect Postoperative Opioid Consumption Open
Level II, prospective cohort study.
View article: Which Application Factors Are Associated With Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency?
Which Application Factors Are Associated With Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency? Open
Background Identifying ideal candidates for orthopaedic surgery residency is difficult. Data available for applicant selection are evolving; preclinical grades and the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors society are being phased out at some med…
View article: Complete Isolated Ruptures of the Distal Biceps Brachii During Athletic Activity: A Systematic Review
Complete Isolated Ruptures of the Distal Biceps Brachii During Athletic Activity: A Systematic Review Open
Complete, isolated ruptures of the distal biceps brachii sustained during athletic activities are uncommon. A systematic review of the literature was performed to identify complete distal biceps brachii tears experienced during athletic ac…
View article: Mesenchymal Stem Cell Delivery via Topographically Tenoinductive Collagen Biotextile Enhances Regeneration of Segmental Tendon Defects
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Delivery via Topographically Tenoinductive Collagen Biotextile Enhances Regeneration of Segmental Tendon Defects Open
Background: Successful management of massive rotator cuff (RC) tendon tears represents a treatment challenge because of the limited intrinsic healing capacity of native tendons and the risk of repair failure. Biologic augmentation of massi…
View article: Evaluating the Chase Utley Rule: The Association Between a Rule Change and Collision-Related Injuries in Major League Baseball
Evaluating the Chase Utley Rule: The Association Between a Rule Change and Collision-Related Injuries in Major League Baseball Open
Background: Major League Baseball (MLB) adopted a rule change in 2016 to reduce the number of collisions that occur when a player slides into a base. The effect of rule 6.01(j) has not been quantified, and it remains unknown if this rule c…
View article: The Use of Tumor Prostheses for Primary or Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With Proximal Humeral Bone Loss
The Use of Tumor Prostheses for Primary or Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With Proximal Humeral Bone Loss Open
Background During shoulder arthroplasty with substantial bone and soft tissue loss, reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with a tumor prosthesis may restore function, reduce pain, and improve implant fixation. Methods Thirteen adult patient…
View article: Protocol for a multicenter, randomised controlled trial of surgeon-directed home therapy vs. outpatient rehabilitation by physical therapists for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: the SHORT trial
Protocol for a multicenter, randomised controlled trial of surgeon-directed home therapy vs. outpatient rehabilitation by physical therapists for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: the SHORT trial Open
Background Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has emerged as a successful surgery with expanding indications. Outcomes may be influenced by post-operative rehabilitation; however, there is a dearth of research regarding optimal reh…
View article: Clinical Outcomes of the Traditional Latarjet Versus the Congruent Arc Modification for the Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Meta-analysis
Clinical Outcomes of the Traditional Latarjet Versus the Congruent Arc Modification for the Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Meta-analysis Open
Background: Few studies have compared clinical outcomes between the traditional Latarjet procedure for anterior shoulder instability and the congruent arc modification to the Latarjet procedure. Purpose: To systematically evaluate the lite…
View article: Oral Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. (113)
Oral Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. (113) Open
Objectives: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs are associated with substantial postoperative pain. Traditionally, oral narcotic agents have been the preferred analgesic postoperatively in orthopaedic surgery. However, these agents are assoc…
View article: Volumetric MicroCT Intensity Histograms of Fatty Infiltration Correlate with the Mechanical Strength of Rotator Cuff Repairs: An Ex Vivo Rabbit Model
Volumetric MicroCT Intensity Histograms of Fatty Infiltration Correlate with the Mechanical Strength of Rotator Cuff Repairs: An Ex Vivo Rabbit Model Open
Background Fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff occurs after injury to the tendon and results in a buildup of adipose in the muscle. Fatty infiltration may be a biomarker for predicting future injuries and mechanical properties after ten…
View article: Complications and Return to Activity After Arthroscopic Repair of Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions: A Systematic Review Comparing Knotted Versus Knotless Suture Anchors
Complications and Return to Activity After Arthroscopic Repair of Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions: A Systematic Review Comparing Knotted Versus Knotless Suture Anchors Open
Background: Superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears are one of the most common injuries to the shoulder, with the type II variant representing the most frequently encountered subtype. Purpose: To systematically review the litera…
View article: Operationalizing SDoH Into a Broader Screening Context
Operationalizing SDoH Into a Broader Screening Context Open
Sokol et al1 have provided an excellent review of the current state of existing screeners for social determinants of health (SDoH). We have previously published on the correlations of parental Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and child…
View article: Woven collagen biotextiles enable mechanically functional rotator cuff tendon regeneration during repair of segmental tendon defects <i>in vivo</i>
Woven collagen biotextiles enable mechanically functional rotator cuff tendon regeneration during repair of segmental tendon defects <i>in vivo</i> Open
Despite advancements in surgical techniques and materials for rotator cuff repair procedures, primary repair failures remain common. This study examines the use of electrochemically aligned collagen (ELAC) threads woven into biotextile sca…
View article: Operative duration-based learning period analysis for reverse and total shoulder arthroplasty: A multicenter study
Operative duration-based learning period analysis for reverse and total shoulder arthroplasty: A multicenter study Open
Background A surgical learning period may be quantified after which operative duration is significantly reduced. We sought to retrospectively quantify and compare surgeon’s learning experience for total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse sh…
View article: Total Synthesis of (–)-Actinophyllic Acid
Total Synthesis of (–)-Actinophyllic Acid Open
Key words (–)-actinophyllic acid - carboxypeptidase U inhibitor - dual catalysis - Mannich cyclization - aldol addition
View article: Differences in Coracoid and Glenoid Dimensions Based on Sex, Race, and Age: Implications for Use of the Latarjet Technique in Glenoid Reconstruction
Differences in Coracoid and Glenoid Dimensions Based on Sex, Race, and Age: Implications for Use of the Latarjet Technique in Glenoid Reconstruction Open
Background The Latarjet procedure restores shoulder stability through reconstruction of the glenoid arc. Prior investigations of glenoid and coracoid dimensions have been underpowered to detect differences based on sex and race. Questions/…
View article: Syntheses of Daphniphyllum Alkaloids
Syntheses of Daphniphyllum Alkaloids Open
Key words (–)-hybridaphni-phylline B - daphniphyllum alkaloids - Diels–Alder cycloaddition - Claisen rearrangement - biomimetic synthesis
View article: Parental Adverse Childhood Experiences and Offspring Development at 2 Years of Age
Parental Adverse Childhood Experiences and Offspring Development at 2 Years of Age Open
OBJECTIVES: The study objective was to determine if maternal and paternal exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a significant association with negative offspring development at 24 months of age in a suburban pediatric prima…
View article: Synthesis of (+)-Pleuromutilin
Synthesis of (+)-Pleuromutilin Open
Synthesis of a potent inhibitor of\nbacterial protein synthesis,\npleuromutilin, is described. Assembly of the critical cyclooctane\nfragment relies on an oxidative ring-expansion, and complete stereochemical\nrelay in the synthetic sequen…
View article: Prevalence and Impact of Glenoid Augmentation in American Football Athletes Participating in the National Football League Scouting Combine
Prevalence and Impact of Glenoid Augmentation in American Football Athletes Participating in the National Football League Scouting Combine Open
Background: Bony augmentation of the anterior glenoid is used in athletes with recurrent shoulder instability and bone loss; however, the prevalence and impact of repair in elite American football athletes are unknown. Purpose: To evaluate…
View article: Total Synthesis of (–)-Flueggenine C
Total Synthesis of (–)-Flueggenine C Open
Key words securinega alkaloids - (–)-flueggenine C - Rauhut–Currier reaction - dimerization - Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons reaction
View article: Biologic and Synthetic Grafts in the Reconstruction of Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Biologic and Synthetic Grafts in the Reconstruction of Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Open
Rotator cuff injuries are common in both young and elderly patients. Despite improvements in instrumentation and surgical techniques, the failure rates following tendon reconstruction remain unacceptably high. To improve outcomes, graft pa…