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View article: Current Trends and Indications for Extra-Articular Reconstruction in Revision ACL Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study
Current Trends and Indications for Extra-Articular Reconstruction in Revision ACL Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The management of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) presents unique challenges that require careful consideration of graft selection and the role of anterolateral complex (ALC) augmentation. Although sur…
View article: Minimum 10-Year Outcomes of Arthroscopic Capsulolabral Repair for Posterior Shoulder Instability
Minimum 10-Year Outcomes of Arthroscopic Capsulolabral Repair for Posterior Shoulder Instability Open
Background: Posterior shoulder instability (PSI) is a multifactorial condition of atraumatic or traumatic onset that most frequently affects young male athletes. To address capsulolabral detachment, arthroscopic posterior capsulolabral rep…
View article: Anterior Capsulolabral Allograft Reconstruction for Revision Multidirectional Instability Surgery
Anterior Capsulolabral Allograft Reconstruction for Revision Multidirectional Instability Surgery Open
View article: Variability of rehabilitation protocols for ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture tape augmentation
Variability of rehabilitation protocols for ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture tape augmentation Open
View article: Suture Tape Augmentation of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Shows Improved Biomechanical Stability With Equivalent Outcome and Complication Rates: A Scoping Review
Suture Tape Augmentation of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Shows Improved Biomechanical Stability With Equivalent Outcome and Complication Rates: A Scoping Review Open
STA of PCLR offers an opportunity to improve initial graft stability during the early healing phase through load sharing between the augmentation and the graft.
View article: Effect of Varus-Producing Distal Femoral Osteotomy and High Tibial Osteotomy on Compartment Pressures and Contact Area at Varying Degrees of Knee Flexion
Effect of Varus-Producing Distal Femoral Osteotomy and High Tibial Osteotomy on Compartment Pressures and Contact Area at Varying Degrees of Knee Flexion Open
Background: In patients with valgus alignment and degenerative changes in the lateral compartment, both distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) and high tibial osteotomy (HTO) can be used to unload the lateral compartment. Prior studies have shown …
View article: Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Lysis of Adhesions Are the Most Commonly Reported Treatments for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee After Arthroscopy or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Both Pediatric and Adult Patients
Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Lysis of Adhesions Are the Most Commonly Reported Treatments for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee After Arthroscopy or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Both Pediatric and Adult Patients Open
View article: Review of Intra-Articular Use of Antibiotics and Antiseptic Irrigation and Their Systematic Association with Chondrolysis
Review of Intra-Articular Use of Antibiotics and Antiseptic Irrigation and Their Systematic Association with Chondrolysis Open
Introduction. Intra-articular antibiotics have been proposed as a treatment for septic arthritis to allow for high local concentrations without subjecting a patient to the toxicity/side effects of systemic therapy. However, there is concer…
View article: Systematic Review of Intra-Articular Use of Antibiotics and Antiseptic Irrigation and their Association with Chondrolysis
Systematic Review of Intra-Articular Use of Antibiotics and Antiseptic Irrigation and their Association with Chondrolysis Open
Category: Arthroscopy; Other Introduction/Purpose: Intra-articular antibiotics have been proposed as a treatment for septic arthritis to allow for high local concentrations without subjecting a patient to systemic therapy and its associate…
View article: Paper 23: Taking the Load Off: Effect of Varus Producing Distal Femoral Osteotomy and High Tibial Osteotomy on Compartment Pressures and Contact Area in Varying Stages of Knee Flexion
Paper 23: Taking the Load Off: Effect of Varus Producing Distal Femoral Osteotomy and High Tibial Osteotomy on Compartment Pressures and Contact Area in Varying Stages of Knee Flexion Open
Objectives: Study Objective: Evaluate mean contact area, mean contact pressure, and peak contact pressure in the medial and lateral compartment of the knee following varus producing high tibial osteotomy and distal femoral osteotomy in var…
View article: Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Medial Closing Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy With Patellar Osteochondral Allograft
Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Medial Closing Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy With Patellar Osteochondral Allograft Open
View article: Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction With Proximal Single-Tunnel Suspensory Fixation
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction With Proximal Single-Tunnel Suspensory Fixation Open
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction of the medial elbow is considered to be the gold standard for treating valgus instability seen in overhead throwing athletes. The first UCL construction was performed by Frank Jobe in 1974, an…
View article: Paper 17: Minimum 5-year Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopically Repaired Massive Rotator Cuff Tears – Effect of Age on Clinical Outcomes
Paper 17: Minimum 5-year Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopically Repaired Massive Rotator Cuff Tears – Effect of Age on Clinical Outcomes Open
Objectives: Massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) are a frequent and challenging entity encountered by for orthopedic surgeons, accounting for up to 40% of all rotator cuff tears (RCT). Furthermore, the efficacy of repair of MRCTs in older pa…
View article: Latarjet Procedure to Restore Glenohumeral Stability in a Patient With a Postage Stamp Fracture
Latarjet Procedure to Restore Glenohumeral Stability in a Patient With a Postage Stamp Fracture Open
View article: Treatment options for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a review of arthroscopic surgical options
Treatment options for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a review of arthroscopic surgical options Open
While functional reconstruction of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears remains a challenge, current techniques aimed at recentering and preventing superior migration of the humeral head allow for clinical and biomechanical improvements …
View article: Biomechanical comparison of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with single-tunnel proximal suspensory fixation versus modified docking technique
Biomechanical comparison of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with single-tunnel proximal suspensory fixation versus modified docking technique Open
This study compares the biomechanical strength of elbow UCL reconstructions performed using the SP technique to that of a PST technique. Among all tested parameters, including ultimate failure torque, stiffness, and ulnohumeral gapping, th…
View article: Sex-Based Differences in Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review
Sex-Based Differences in Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review Open
Background: While sex-based differences in outcomes after hip arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) are often recorded, no studies have been dedicated to analyzing the literature as a whole. Purpose: To inve…
View article: Impact of prior anterior instability on shoulder arthroplasty outcomes: a systematic review
Impact of prior anterior instability on shoulder arthroplasty outcomes: a systematic review Open
View article: A Review of Commercially Available Point-of-Care Devices to Concentrate Platelet-Rich Plasma
A Review of Commercially Available Point-of-Care Devices to Concentrate Platelet-Rich Plasma Open
View article: Comparing Sex-Specific Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-analysis
Comparing Sex-Specific Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-analysis Open
Background: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a well-studied procedure. However, the impact of patient sex on outcomes after RCR has not been well studied. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of sex-based differences in ou…
View article: Primary Repair, Reconstruction, and Suture Tape Augmentation All Provide Excellent Outcomes for Lateral Ligament Instability: A Systematic Review
Primary Repair, Reconstruction, and Suture Tape Augmentation All Provide Excellent Outcomes for Lateral Ligament Instability: A Systematic Review Open
Level IV, systematic review of Level I to Level IV studies.
View article: Sex-Specific Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Sex-Specific Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: Despite the significant difference between men and women in incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, there is a paucity of consistent information on the influence of patient sex on outcomes after ACL reconstructi…
View article: Sex-Specific Differences Following Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair
Sex-Specific Differences Following Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Open
Category: Ankle; Sports Introduction/Purpose: Chronic ankle instability is a common condition that can be treated with lateral ankle ligament repair. These procedures have a reported success rate greater than 85% in the literature, but lit…
View article: Sex-specific differences in outcomes after anterior shoulder surgical stabilization: a meta-analysis and systematic review of literature
Sex-specific differences in outcomes after anterior shoulder surgical stabilization: a meta-analysis and systematic review of literature Open
View article: Comparing Sex-Specific Outcomes After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellar Instability: A Systematic Review
Comparing Sex-Specific Outcomes After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellar Instability: A Systematic Review Open
Background: The impact of patient sex on outcomes after medial patellofemoral ligament ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) has not been well studied. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review to determine sex-based differences in outcomes after …
View article: Variability in Rehabilitation Protocols after Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Surgical Repair
Variability in Rehabilitation Protocols after Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Surgical Repair Open
Introduction. Rehabilitation after a superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) repair is an important aspect of patient outcomes, however, no standardized rehabilitation protocol has been defined. The purpose of this paper is to assess the…
View article: Early Versus Delayed Mobilization Post-Operative Protocols for Primary Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Early Versus Delayed Mobilization Post-Operative Protocols for Primary Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Introduction. Lateral ankle instability represents a common orthopaedic diagnosis. Nonoperative treatment through focused physical therapy provides satisfactory results in most patients. However, some patients experience persistent chronic…
View article: Imaging Modalities for the Glenoid Track in Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review
Imaging Modalities for the Glenoid Track in Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review Open
Background: The glenoid track (GT) concept illustrates how the degree of glenoid bone loss and humeral bone loss in the glenohumeral joint can guide further treatment in a patient with anterior instability. The importance of determining wh…
View article: Differences in Outcomes Between Anterior and Posterior Shoulder Instability After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Differences in Outcomes Between Anterior and Posterior Shoulder Instability After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: The glenohumeral joint is one of the most frequently dislocated joints in the body, particularly in young, active adults. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate and compare outcomes between anteri…
View article: Return to Sport After Primary Lateral Ligament Repair vs. Suture Tape Augmentation: Meta-Analysis
Return to Sport After Primary Lateral Ligament Repair vs. Suture Tape Augmentation: Meta-Analysis Open