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View article: Knee joint mechanics during gait after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a partial or full thickness quadriceps tendon autograft at 2 years after surgery
Knee joint mechanics during gait after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a partial or full thickness quadriceps tendon autograft at 2 years after surgery Open
Background Despite quadriceps weakness in individuals after quadriceps tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (QT‐ACLR), and its association with knee joint mechanics, no studies have addressed gait mechanics in both partial‐thic…
View article: Association of the Universal Designated Hitter Rule With Changes to Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers
Association of the Universal Designated Hitter Rule With Changes to Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers Open
Background: In 2022, Major League Baseball (MLB) implemented the universal designated hitter (DH) rule, thus allowing the pitcher to focus solely on defense while the DH, who bats for the pitcher, focuses solely on offense. Purpose/Hypothe…
View article: A hop testing alternative for functional performance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
A hop testing alternative for functional performance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Open
The purpose of this work was to provide a simple method to determine reactive strength during the 6-meter timed hop test (6mTH) and evaluate its association with isokinetic peak torque in patients following anterior cruciate ligament recon…
View article: Impact of Quadriceps Tendon Graft Thickness on Electromechanical Delay and Neuromuscular Performance After ACL Reconstruction
Impact of Quadriceps Tendon Graft Thickness on Electromechanical Delay and Neuromuscular Performance After ACL Reconstruction Open
Background: Both partial- and full-thickness quadriceps tendon (QT) graft harvests are used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Purpose: To evaluate the impact of QT graft harvest depth (full or partial thickness) on elec…
View article: The fifty most-cited articles regarding midshaft clavicle fractures
The fifty most-cited articles regarding midshaft clavicle fractures Open
View article: The 50 Most Cited Articles in Knee Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Research
The 50 Most Cited Articles in Knee Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Research Open
Background: Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a common orthopaedic knee injury with a plethora of published articles regarding evaluation, treatment, and outcome. Purpose: To perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the 50…
View article: Imaging Findings of Complications After Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis of the Knee: A Current Concepts Review
Imaging Findings of Complications After Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis of the Knee: A Current Concepts Review Open
Background: Despite successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, many patients continue to experience persistent anterolateral rotatory instability. Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) is used to address this instability…
View article: Word of Mouth and Online Reviews Are More Influential Than Social Media for Patients When Selecting a Sports Medicine Physician
Word of Mouth and Online Reviews Are More Influential Than Social Media for Patients When Selecting a Sports Medicine Physician Open
This information may be of value to orthopaedic surgeons looking for ways to build their patient base, online reputation, or other aspects of their practice on the Internet.
View article: Association Between Neuromuscular Variables and Graft Harvest in Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autografts
Association Between Neuromuscular Variables and Graft Harvest in Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autografts Open
Background: Quadriceps tendon (QT) autografts are increasingly popular for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, no study has compared QT autografts with bone–patellar tendon–bone (BTB) autografts regarding the electro…
View article: The 50 Most Cited Articles in Meniscal Injury Research
The 50 Most Cited Articles in Meniscal Injury Research Open
Background: Meniscal injuries are among the most common orthopaedic injuries, with a significant volume of published literature. Purpose: To perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis that appropriately evaluates the 50 most cited artic…
View article: Rehabilitation Protocols for Superior Capsular Reconstruction Are Variable: A Systematic Review
Rehabilitation Protocols for Superior Capsular Reconstruction Are Variable: A Systematic Review Open
View article: Viscoelastic and equilibrium shear properties of human meniscus: Relationships with tissue structure and composition
Viscoelastic and equilibrium shear properties of human meniscus: Relationships with tissue structure and composition Open
View article: The Fifty Most-Cited Articles Regarding SLAP Lesions
The Fifty Most-Cited Articles Regarding SLAP Lesions Open
View article: Is it necessary to tie the medial row in rotator cuff repair double-row constructs when using suture tape?
Is it necessary to tie the medial row in rotator cuff repair double-row constructs when using suture tape? Open
View article: Restructuring of an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Research Rotation Correlates with Increased Academic Productivity in Teaching Faculty
Restructuring of an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Research Rotation Correlates with Increased Academic Productivity in Teaching Faculty Open
Introduction: Contribution toward clinical research is paramount to the education of physician trainees and is required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. From 1987 through 2015, our single institution orthopaedic…
View article: Patient-Reported Knee Outcome Scores With Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Are Similar to Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Autograft at Minimum 2-Year Follow-up: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study in Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Patient-Reported Knee Outcome Scores With Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Are Similar to Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Autograft at Minimum 2-Year Follow-up: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study in Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery Open
Background: Quadriceps tendon (QT)–bone autografts used during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have provided comparable outcomes and decreased donor-site morbidity when compared with bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) autogra…
View article: Comparison of Neuromuscular Firing Patterns of the Superficial Quadriceps in Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone ACL Autografts
Comparison of Neuromuscular Firing Patterns of the Superficial Quadriceps in Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone ACL Autografts Open
Background: Soft tissue quadriceps tendon (QT) autografts are increasingly popular as a primary graft choice for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), but no study has compared superficial quadriceps activity levels and leg ext…
View article: The REVision Using Imaging to Guide Staging and Evaluation (REVISE) in ACL Reconstruction Classification
The REVision Using Imaging to Guide Staging and Evaluation (REVISE) in ACL Reconstruction Classification Open
Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) procedures are increasing in incidence and possess markedly inferior clinical outcomes (76% satisfaction) and return-to-sports (57%) rates than their primary counterparts. Given their complexity, a…
View article: Biochemical changes in knee articular cartilage of novice half-marathon runners
Biochemical changes in knee articular cartilage of novice half-marathon runners Open
Objective To evaluate changes in knee articular cartilage of novice half-marathon runners using magnetic resonance imaging T2 relaxation time mapping. Methods Healthy subjects were recruited from local running clubs who met the following i…
View article: Does Short Rest with Thursday Night Games Influence Injury Rates in the NFL?
Does Short Rest with Thursday Night Games Influence Injury Rates in the NFL? Open
Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact rest time between games may have on injury rates as it pertains to overall incidence, injury location and player position. Methods: For this descriptive epidemiological stu…
View article: P97Cardiac magnetic resonance to guide defibrillator lead implantation in a patient with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
P97Cardiac magnetic resonance to guide defibrillator lead implantation in a patient with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy Open
View article: P601Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or athlete"s heart?
P601Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or athlete"s heart? Open
View article: Novel approach to improve patient satisfaction in the outpatient clinic setting
Novel approach to improve patient satisfaction in the outpatient clinic setting Open
View article: Rotator cuff tears in the pediatric population: Comparing findings on arthroscopic evaluation to pre-operative magnetic resonance imaging
Rotator cuff tears in the pediatric population: Comparing findings on arthroscopic evaluation to pre-operative magnetic resonance imaging Open
View article: Anterolateral ligament injuries on magnetic resonance imaging and pivot-shift testing for rotational laxity
Anterolateral ligament injuries on magnetic resonance imaging and pivot-shift testing for rotational laxity Open
View article: MR imaging of BioCartilage augmented microfracture surgery utilizing 2D MOCART and KOOS scores
MR imaging of BioCartilage augmented microfracture surgery utilizing 2D MOCART and KOOS scores Open
View article: Elbow MRI Findings Do Not Correlate With Future Placement on the Disabled List in Asymptomatic Professional Baseball Pitchers
Elbow MRI Findings Do Not Correlate With Future Placement on the Disabled List in Asymptomatic Professional Baseball Pitchers Open
Background: Injury rates among professional baseball players may reach as high as 5.8 per 1000 encounters, with pitchers being most vulnerable on account of the excessive biomechanical load on the upper extremity during the throwing motion…
View article: Baseline Cartilage Thickness and Meniscus Extrusion Predict Longitudinal Cartilage Loss by Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Baseline Cartilage Thickness and Meniscus Extrusion Predict Longitudinal Cartilage Loss by Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
Baseline cartilage thickness and meniscus extrusion are important and independent predictors for accelerated cartilage loss. However, the degree of cartilage loss did not correlate with midterm change in clinical outcome scores.
View article: Treatment of Popliteal (Baker) Cysts With Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration, Fenestration, and Injection
Treatment of Popliteal (Baker) Cysts With Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration, Fenestration, and Injection Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of ultrasound-guided aspiration, fenestration, and injection as a treatment in patients with symptomatic popliteal cysts. Hypothesis: Ultrasound-guided aspiration, fenestr…
View article: Return to Sport Following Surgery for a Complicated Tibia and Fibula Fracture in a Collegiate Women's Soccer Player with a Low Level of Kinesiophobia.
Return to Sport Following Surgery for a Complicated Tibia and Fibula Fracture in a Collegiate Women's Soccer Player with a Low Level of Kinesiophobia. Open
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