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View article: Limited clinical benefit of medial meniscus posterior root repair combined with high tibial osteotomy in varus knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Limited clinical benefit of medial meniscus posterior root repair combined with high tibial osteotomy in varus knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Purpose Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) are biomechanically comparable to total meniscectomy, leading to meniscal extrusion, increased tibiofemoral contact pressure and accelerated osteoarthritis (OA) in varus‐aligned knees. …
View article: The formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT initiative. Part II—Prevention, non‐operative treatment and return to sport
The formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT initiative. Part II—Prevention, non‐operative treatment and return to sport Open
Purpose Part two of this consensus aimed to provide recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, non‐operative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, return to sports and patient‐reported outcome measures. Methods T…
View article: The Formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT Initiative. Part II—Prevention, Non‐Operative Treatment and Return to Sport
The Formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT Initiative. Part II—Prevention, Non‐Operative Treatment and Return to Sport Open
PURPOSE: Part two of this consensus aimed to provide recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, non‐operative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, return to sports and patient‐reported outcome measures. METHODS:…
View article: THE 2024 FORMAL EU-US MENISCUS REHABILITATION CONSENSUS: AN ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT INITIATIVE – PART II: Prevention, Non-Operative Treatment, and Return to Sport
THE 2024 FORMAL EU-US MENISCUS REHABILITATION CONSENSUS: AN ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT INITIATIVE – PART II: Prevention, Non-Operative Treatment, and Return to Sport Open
Purpose Part-two of this consensus aimed to provide recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, non-operative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, return to sports, and patient-reported outcome measures. Methods …
View article: The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative Part II—Prevention, Nonoperative Treatment and Return to Sport
The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative Part II—Prevention, Nonoperative Treatment and Return to Sport Open
Purpose: Part II of this consensus aimed to provide recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, nonoperative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, return to sports and patient-reported outcome measures. Methods: T…
View article: The Formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT Initiative: Part I—Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery (Meniscectomy, Repair and Reconstruction)
The Formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT Initiative: Part I—Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery (Meniscectomy, Repair and Reconstruction) Open
PURPOSE: The aim of part one of this EU‐US consensus was to combine literature research and expertise to provide recommendations for the usage of rehabilitation (including physical therapy) of patients undergoing surgical treatment for deg…
View article: The formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus. An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative. Part I –Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery (Meniscectomy, Repair, Reconstruction)
The formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus. An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative. Part I –Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery (Meniscectomy, Repair, Reconstruction) Open
Purpose The aim of part-one of this EU-US consensus was to combine literature research and expertise to provide recommendations for the usage of rehabilitation (including physical therapy) of patients undergoing surgical treatment for dege…
View article: The formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT initiative. Part I—Rehabilitation management after meniscus surgery (meniscectomy, repair and reconstruction)
The formal EU‐US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA‐AOSSM‐AASPT initiative. Part I—Rehabilitation management after meniscus surgery (meniscectomy, repair and reconstruction) Open
Purpose The aim of part one of this EU‐US consensus was to combine literature research and expertise to provide recommendations for the usage of rehabilitation (including physical therapy) of patients undergoing surgical treatment for dege…
View article: Needle-Assisted All-Inside Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesion Repair
Needle-Assisted All-Inside Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesion Repair Open
Multiple techniques have been described to address ramp lesions. Suture hook repair from the posteromedial portal is currently considered the gold standard but can be technically demanding, especially for larger lesions extending into the …
View article: Radiological assessment of lower limb torsional deformities: a narrative review
Radiological assessment of lower limb torsional deformities: a narrative review Open
To date, CT has still to be considered the gold standard for the radiological assessment of lower limb torsional deformities. Nonetheless, MRI and LD-BR have been proven to be valid and reliable alternatives, especially in specific clinica…
View article: Meniscal extrusion: Proposal for a novel qualitative classification
Meniscal extrusion: Proposal for a novel qualitative classification Open
Meniscal extrusion (ME), defined as the radial displacement of the meniscal body outside the margins of the tibial plateau, has been seen as an independent and relevant predictor of intra‐articular knee degeneration. Nonetheless, available…
View article: Patellar bone defect grafting does not reduce anterior knee pain after bone‐patellar tendon‐bone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Patellar bone defect grafting does not reduce anterior knee pain after bone‐patellar tendon‐bone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Open
Purpose Donor site morbidity is the main drawback to using bone‐patellar tendon‐bone (BPTB) as a graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The objective of the study was to determine whether refilling the patellar bone defe…
View article: Comparable bone penetration between antibiotic‐loaded and plain bone cement in total knee arthroplasty
Comparable bone penetration between antibiotic‐loaded and plain bone cement in total knee arthroplasty Open
Introduction One of the main concerns around the use of antibiotic‐loaded bone cement (ALBC) is the potential reduction in the mechanical properties of the cement when antibiotics are admixed. The purpose of this study was to determine whe…
View article: How to repair medial meniscal ramp lesions: A systematic review of surgical techniques
How to repair medial meniscal ramp lesions: A systematic review of surgical techniques Open
Purpose to provide a comprehensive overview of all the surgical techniques published in the literature for repairing meniscal ramp lesions focusing on the technical aspects and the pros and cons of every procedure. Such lesions can be mana…
View article: In-silico study of the biomechanical effects of proximal-fibular osteotomy on knee joint contact pressure in varus-valgus misalignment
In-silico study of the biomechanical effects of proximal-fibular osteotomy on knee joint contact pressure in varus-valgus misalignment Open
The aim of this work is to investigate in-silico the biomechanical effects of a proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) on a knee joint with different varus/valgus deformities on the progression of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). A finite element anal…
View article: Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Transtibial Pullout Repair With Progressively Tensioning Subcortical Fixation Button
Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Transtibial Pullout Repair With Progressively Tensioning Subcortical Fixation Button Open
We describe a surgical technique to repair medial meniscus posterior root tears through a transtibial pullout repair with a subcortical button for tibial fixation. This technique allows progressive tensioning of the repaired root without l…
View article: How effective is proximal fibular osteotomy in redistributing joint pressures? Insights from an HTO comparative in-silico study
How effective is proximal fibular osteotomy in redistributing joint pressures? Insights from an HTO comparative in-silico study Open
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) represents a widespread degenerative condition among adults that significantly affects quality of life. This study aims to elucidate the biomechanical implications of proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO), …
View article: Effect of Injury to the Lateral Meniscotibial Ligament and Meniscofibular Ligament on Meniscal Extrusion: Biomechanical Evaluation of the Capsulodesis and Centralization Techniques in a Porcine Knee Model
Effect of Injury to the Lateral Meniscotibial Ligament and Meniscofibular Ligament on Meniscal Extrusion: Biomechanical Evaluation of the Capsulodesis and Centralization Techniques in a Porcine Knee Model Open
Background: Previous biomechanical studies of the meniscotibial ligament have determined that it contributes to meniscal stability. An injury to it can cause the meniscus to extrude, and reconstruction of that ligament significantly reduce…
View article: Arthroscopically Assisted Suprapatellar Tibial Nail Removal
Arthroscopically Assisted Suprapatellar Tibial Nail Removal Open
Intramedullary nailing remains the most popular and preferred method of fixation for tibial shaft fractures. The infrapatellar approach through the patellar tendon has long been considered the gold standard. However, the suprapatellar appr…
View article: Anterior cruciate ligament failure and management
Anterior cruciate ligament failure and management Open
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure can be defined as abnormal knee function due to graft insufficiency with abnormal laxity or failure to recreate a functional knee according to the expected outcome. Traumatic ruptures…
View article: Fast Functional Rehabilitation Protocol versus Plaster Cast Immobilization Protocol after Achilles Tendon Tenorrhaphy: Is It Different? Clinical, Ultrasonographic, and Elastographic Comparison
Fast Functional Rehabilitation Protocol versus Plaster Cast Immobilization Protocol after Achilles Tendon Tenorrhaphy: Is It Different? Clinical, Ultrasonographic, and Elastographic Comparison Open
Background: the incidence of Achilles tendon (AT) rupture is rising; however, there is no clear consensus regarding the optimal treatment. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare instrumental and patient-reported outcome scores …
View article: The morphology of the femoral footprint of the anterior cruciate ligament changes with aging from a large semicircular shape to a small flat ribbon‐like shape
The morphology of the femoral footprint of the anterior cruciate ligament changes with aging from a large semicircular shape to a small flat ribbon‐like shape Open
Purpose Compare the differences in the morphology of the ACL femoral footprint between the cadavers of the young and elderly in consideration of the degenerative physiological process that occurs with aging. Methods The femoral footprint o…
View article: Lateral extraarticular tenodesis improves stability in non‐anatomic ACL reconstructed knees: in vivo kinematic analysis
Lateral extraarticular tenodesis improves stability in non‐anatomic ACL reconstructed knees: in vivo kinematic analysis Open
Purpose To carry out an in vivo kinematic analysis to determine whether adding a lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) for those patients with subjective instability and objective residual laxity after a transtibial (TT) anterior cruciate…
View article: Minimizing the risk of graft failure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in athletes. A narrative review of the current evidence
Minimizing the risk of graft failure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in athletes. A narrative review of the current evidence Open
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common sport‐related injuries and the request for ACL reconstructions is increasing nowadays. Unfortunately, ACL graft failures are reported in up to 34.2% in athletes, representing …
View article: Proximal Tibiofibular Dislocation in Closing-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Increases the Risk of Medium and Long-Term Total Knee Replacement
Proximal Tibiofibular Dislocation in Closing-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Increases the Risk of Medium and Long-Term Total Knee Replacement Open
Proximal tibiofibular dislocation in closing-wedge high tibial osteotomy increases the risk of medium and long-term total knee replacement. Background: High tibial osteotomy is an effective treatment for medial osteoarthritis in young pati…