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View article: Circular External Fixation Use Among Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons: A National Survey Study
Circular External Fixation Use Among Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons: A National Survey Study Open
Background: Despite the safety and versatility of circular external fixators (CEFs) for many indications, there is limited information on their contemporary usage and the factors contributing to their potential underutilization. This study…
View article: Why is my Femoral Tunnel Shorter than I Thought - Comparing Expected and Actual Femoral Tunnel Lengths for ACL Repair in a Cadaveric Model
Why is my Femoral Tunnel Shorter than I Thought - Comparing Expected and Actual Femoral Tunnel Lengths for ACL Repair in a Cadaveric Model Open
Introduction Graft-tunnel mismatch is a unique surgical challenge in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB). Graft tunnel mismatch has been reported in the literature at a rate between 13% an…
View article: Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review
Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review Open
Background: Reamer–irrigator–aspirators (RIAs) are newer orthopedic devices intended to harvest bone while minimizing complications associated with traditional harvesting techniques. Its high success rate has resulted in relatively few stu…
View article: Significant Variation in Quadriceps Tendon Thickness Is Observed Among Cadaveric Specimens
Significant Variation in Quadriceps Tendon Thickness Is Observed Among Cadaveric Specimens Open
Anatomic variations in QT thickness may contribute to variable graft diameters in ACL reconstruction, highlighting the importance of accounting for tendon morphology for graft preparation, ACL tunnel position, and size.
View article: Testosterone Replacement Therapy Is Not Associated with Greater Revision Rates in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Testosterone Replacement Therapy Is Not Associated with Greater Revision Rates in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Open
Background/Objectives: Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has become increasingly common, particularly for patients with symptomatic hypogonadism or individuals undergoing gender-affirming therapy. The current literature is inconclusiv…
View article: Higher Revision Rates With In Situ Decompression as Compared to Ulnar Nerve Transposition for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Regression Analysis
Higher Revision Rates With In Situ Decompression as Compared to Ulnar Nerve Transposition for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Regression Analysis Open
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of follow-up time on revision rates of in situ decompression and ulnar nerve transposition for the surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. A comprehensive literature search was per…