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View article: Patient-Specific Cutting Guides for Alignment-Correcting Osteotomy About the Knee: A Study of Accuracy, Cost, and Surgical and Fluoroscopic Safety
Patient-Specific Cutting Guides for Alignment-Correcting Osteotomy About the Knee: A Study of Accuracy, Cost, and Surgical and Fluoroscopic Safety Open
Background: The utility and safety of patient-specific cutting guides (PSCGs) in osteotomies about the knee is uncertain. Purpose: To compare the cost, accuracy of radiographic correction, and safety of PSCG versus standard cutting guide (…
View article: Variability in the Spectrum of Reporting on the Schenck KD I Classification in the Orthopaedic Literature: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Variability in the Spectrum of Reporting on the Schenck KD I Classification in the Orthopaedic Literature: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: There has been a marked increase in the number of Schenck knee dislocation (KD) I injuries reported in the multiligament knee (MLK) injury (MLKI) and KD literature. Purpose: To examine the heterogeneity of the Schenck KD I clas…
View article: Poster 279: The Influence of Tibial Length on Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement: How Much Tibia Do We Need?
Poster 279: The Influence of Tibial Length on Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement: How Much Tibia Do We Need? Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether significant differences exist when comparing posterior tibial slope (PTS) measurements using increasing lengths of the tibia to determine the anatomical axis. Methods: Patients…
View article: Poster 266: Sagittal Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance Predicts Patellofemoral Chondral Lesion Size and Is Associated With Postoperative Complications
Poster 266: Sagittal Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance Predicts Patellofemoral Chondral Lesion Size and Is Associated With Postoperative Complications Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the association between sagittal tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (sTT-TG) distance and patellofemoral chondral lesion size in patients undergoing cartilage restoration procedures. Method…
View article: Poster 238: Accuracy, Safety, and Cost of Patient-Specific Cutting Guides for Alignment-Correcting Osteotomy
Poster 238: Accuracy, Safety, and Cost of Patient-Specific Cutting Guides for Alignment-Correcting Osteotomy Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the cost, accuracy of radiographic correction, and safety with respect to complication rates and fluoroscopic usage in patient-specific cutting guides (PSCG) osteotomies compared to an…
View article: Poster 214: Cross Sectional Area of Hip Muscles Before and After Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement
Poster 214: Cross Sectional Area of Hip Muscles Before and After Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement Open
Objectives: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a common cause of hip pain and surgery is a treatment option for patients who do not respond to conservative treatment. Previous studies have identified increases in postoperative …
View article: Poster 267: Relationship Between Sagittal Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance and Outcomes Following Cartilage Restoration for Patellofemoral Articular Cartilage Lesions
Poster 267: Relationship Between Sagittal Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance and Outcomes Following Cartilage Restoration for Patellofemoral Articular Cartilage Lesions Open
Objectives: Increased contact force in the patellofemoral (PF) joint is a known contributor to cartilage damage and pain. A tibial tubercle that is posterior to the trochlear groove may lead to aberrant loading and cartilage wear. The sagi…
View article: Paper 07: Race and Income Influence Patient Outcomes After Multiligament Knee Injuries
Paper 07: Race and Income Influence Patient Outcomes After Multiligament Knee Injuries Open
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) variables on patient-reported outcomes and return to work following surgery for a multiligament knee injury. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients a…
View article: Paper 38: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Return to Sport Rates Between Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Patellofemoral Joint
Paper 38: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Return to Sport Rates Between Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Patellofemoral Joint Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare clinical outcomes and return to sport (RTS) rates between patients that undergo osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), or matrix-indu…
View article: Pregnancy-Related Decision-Making and Perceptions of Risk among Reproductive-Age Females Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Single-Surgeon Cross-Sectional Study
Pregnancy-Related Decision-Making and Perceptions of Risk among Reproductive-Age Females Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Single-Surgeon Cross-Sectional Study Open
Females of reproductive age constitute one of the largest demographics of the hip arthroscopy population, but it is unclear as to how pregnancy planning affects decision-making regarding surgery or vice versa. The purpose of this study was…
View article: Cannabidiol for Postoperative Pain Control After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Demonstrates No Deficits in Patient-Reported Outcomes Versus Placebo: 1-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Cannabidiol for Postoperative Pain Control After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Demonstrates No Deficits in Patient-Reported Outcomes Versus Placebo: 1-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Cannabidiol (CBD) has been shown recently to positively affect patient pain and satisfaction immediately after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). However, it is unclear whether the addition of CBD to a perioperative regim…
View article: Patients with Bilateral ACL Reconstruction (ACLR) have 3x the Rate of Posterior Tibial Slope Greater than 12-Degrees Compared to Unilateral ACLR: MRI and Radiographic Evaluation
Patients with Bilateral ACL Reconstruction (ACLR) have 3x the Rate of Posterior Tibial Slope Greater than 12-Degrees Compared to Unilateral ACLR: MRI and Radiographic Evaluation Open
Objectives: Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is a risk factor for primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and graft failure, but PTS has not been well-defined in those who have experienced bilateral ACL injuries. We aimed to co…
View article: Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport and Return to Sport Rates Are Similar in Patients After Either Bilateral or Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport and Return to Sport Rates Are Similar in Patients After Either Bilateral or Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
View article: Return to Play After Knee Articular Cartilage Restoration: Surgical Options, Rehabilitation Protocols, and Performance Outcomes
Return to Play After Knee Articular Cartilage Restoration: Surgical Options, Rehabilitation Protocols, and Performance Outcomes Open
View article: Magnetic resonance imaging-arthroscopy correlation for chondral pathology in commonly imaged joints: a narrative review
Magnetic resonance imaging-arthroscopy correlation for chondral pathology in commonly imaged joints: a narrative review Open
Accurate preoperative assessment of chondral pathology is crucial for the diagnosis and subsequent management of articular cartilage defects. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the mainstay for articular cartilage evaluation, defect chara…
View article: Perceptions and Opinions on Cannabidiol in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Community
Perceptions and Opinions on Cannabidiol in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Community Open
Background: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a known pain modulator that is garnering increased attention in the orthopaedic world. There may be a considerable knowledge gap among orthopaedic sports medicine providers and their perception of its thera…
View article: Return to Work Following Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Case Series
Return to Work Following Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Case Series Open
The expected rate and timing of return to work (RTW) following hip arthroscopy is an important consideration for patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rates of RTW following hip arthroscopy, the time required to RTW, and …
View article: Arthroscopic Bankart repair versus nonoperative management for first-time anterior shoulder instability: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Arthroscopic Bankart repair versus nonoperative management for first-time anterior shoulder instability: A cost-effectiveness analysis Open
Purpose Arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) may be more effective than nonoperative management for patients with anterior shoulder instability following first-time dislocation. The purpose of the study was to determine the most cost-effectiv…
View article: Poster 186: Cannabidiol for Post-Operative Pain Control after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Demonstrates No Functional Deficits at 1-Year
Poster 186: Cannabidiol for Post-Operative Pain Control after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Demonstrates No Functional Deficits at 1-Year Open
Objectives: Cannabidiol (CDB) has been recently shown to positively impact patient pain and satisfaction immediately after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. However, it is unclear if addition of CBD to a post- operative regimen will cause …
View article: Poster 227: The Impact of Hip Arthroscopy on Pregnancy-Related Decision-Making and Outcomes among Female Patients: A Single Surgeon’s Experience
Poster 227: The Impact of Hip Arthroscopy on Pregnancy-Related Decision-Making and Outcomes among Female Patients: A Single Surgeon’s Experience Open
Objectives: Women of reproductive age are among the most frequent recipients of hip arthroscopic procedures in the U.S., and anecdotal evidence suggests that some female patients consider pregnancy a factor in their decision to undergo, de…
View article: Poster 282: Effect of Pre-operative Intra-articular Injections on Return to Sport, and Clinical Outcomes Following Knee Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Poster 282: Effect of Pre-operative Intra-articular Injections on Return to Sport, and Clinical Outcomes Following Knee Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Open
Objectives: Intra-articular injections are a common non-operative treatment for pain in knee osteoarthritis. Knee injections may also benefit patients that suffer from pain caused by osteochondral lesions which exhibit similar progressions…
View article: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Have No Significant Relationship With Postoperative Arthrofibrosis After Shoulder Arthroscopy
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Have No Significant Relationship With Postoperative Arthrofibrosis After Shoulder Arthroscopy Open
View article: Poster 340: Return to Sport and Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport in Individuals who Have Undergone Bilateral vs Unilateral ACL Surgeries
Poster 340: Return to Sport and Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport in Individuals who Have Undergone Bilateral vs Unilateral ACL Surgeries Open
Objectives: Prior studies report lower return to preinjury level of sport in patients who undergo bilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions compared to unilateral reconstructions, with the most common cited reason being fe…
View article: Poster 308: Clinical Outcomes After Multi-ligamentous Knee Injuries in Patients Over 40-Years-Old at Average 4-Years Follow-Up
Poster 308: Clinical Outcomes After Multi-ligamentous Knee Injuries in Patients Over 40-Years-Old at Average 4-Years Follow-Up Open
Objectives: Multi-ligamentous knee injuries (MLKIs) are typically caused by high-energy mechanisms that warrant complex clinical decision-making and operative management to achieve optimal outcomes for patients. There is limited literature…
View article: Poster 251: Patients who Undergo Bilateral Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Return to Sport at a Similar Rate to Unilaterals: A Matched Cohort Study
Poster 251: Patients who Undergo Bilateral Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Return to Sport at a Similar Rate to Unilaterals: A Matched Cohort Study Open
Objectives: Lateral patellar instability is a debilitating condition not only to athletes, but also a broad range of highly active individuals. Many of these patients experience instability symptoms bilaterally. Medial patellofemoral ligam…
View article: Poster 268: The Relation Between Posterior Tibial Slope Angle and Bilateral ACL Tear
Poster 268: The Relation Between Posterior Tibial Slope Angle and Bilateral ACL Tear Open
Objectives: Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is a risk factor for primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, as well as subsequent ACL graft tear. Prior literature has shown conflicting relationships between an increased PTS and …
View article: Poster 329: Adductor Canal Block versus Adductor Canal Block Plus IPACK Block for Post-Operative Analgesia Following ACL Reconstruction with Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study
Poster 329: Adductor Canal Block versus Adductor Canal Block Plus IPACK Block for Post-Operative Analgesia Following ACL Reconstruction with Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study Open
Objectives: In an effort to reduce reliance on opioid analgesics, an increased emphasis has been placed on peripheral nerve blocks for pain control following ACL reconstruction. The commonly used adductor canal block may provide inadequate…
View article: Poster 232: Clinical Outcomes Among Individuals with Global Acetabular Retroversion who Underwent Hip Arthroscopy for FAI with Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up
Poster 232: Clinical Outcomes Among Individuals with Global Acetabular Retroversion who Underwent Hip Arthroscopy for FAI with Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare functional outcomes and clinical threshold achievement rates of patients with radiographic signs of global acetabular retroversion who underwent hip arthroscopy for FAI with minimum foll…
View article: Poster 288: The Effect of Time Delay From Biopsy to Second-Stage Implantation on Return to Sport and Clinical Outcomes following Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Poster 288: The Effect of Time Delay From Biopsy to Second-Stage Implantation on Return to Sport and Clinical Outcomes following Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Open
Objectives: Expansion of chondral defect size and clinical outcomes in patients with cartilage lesions are thought to be modulated by several risk factors. Previous studies suggest that time delay until implantation may be a risk factor fo…
View article: Poster 373: Perceptions & Opinions on Cannabidiol Among Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeons
Poster 373: Perceptions & Opinions on Cannabidiol Among Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeons Open
Objectives: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a known pain modulator which is beginning to garner increased attention in the orthopaedic world, with many patients now presenting to clinics having tried CBD for pain relief. However, there may be a consi…