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Comparison between metal and biodegradable suture anchors in the arthroscopic treatment of traumatic anterior shoulder instability: a prospective randomized study
The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcome of arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability with metal and biodegradable suture anchors.
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Magnetic resonance imaging criteria for the assessment of the rotator cuff after repair: a systematic review
The purpose of this systematic review was to detect the reliability of the currently available magnetic resonance imaging measurements used in the evaluation of repaired rotator cuff.
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Advances in biology and mechanics of rotator cuff repair
High initial fixation strength, mechanical stability and biological healing of the tendon-to-bone interface are the main goals after rotator cuff repair surgery. Advances in the understanding of rotator cuff b...
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Efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections and exercise-based rehabilitation programme, administered as isolated or integrated therapeutic regimens for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
To assess the efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injections and exercise-based rehabilitation (EBR) programme, administered as isolated or integrated for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
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Pectoralis major transfer for treatment of irreparable subscapularis tear: a systematic review
Irreparable ruptures of the subscapularis tendon lead to impaired function of the shoulder and presents a surgically complex problem. Transfer of the pectoralis major tendon has been reported as a possible tre...
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Surgical versus conservative treatment of primary patellar dislocation. A systematic review and meta-analysis
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of surgical and conservative treatment in the prevention of recurrence after primary patellar dislocation.
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Prognostic factors influencing the outcome of rotator cuff repair: a systematic review
To identify prognostic factors significantly associated with rotator cuff repair outcome and define the strength of these associations.
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Open AccessSatisfactory mid-term outcomes of condylar-constrained knee implants in primary total knee arthroplasty: clinical and radiological follow-up
The purpose of this study was to evaluate (1) the reoperation rates and survivorship for septic and aseptic causes, (2) radiographic outcomes, and (3) clinical outcomes of condylar-constrained knee (CCK) impla...
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Anatomic reconstruction of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments with semitendinosus tendon graft for the treatment of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation provides good clinical and radiological results
To evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes of anatomical reconstruction of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments with single-strand semitendinosus tendon graft for the treatment of chronic a...
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No differences between conservative and surgical management of acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis: a sco** review
To conduct a sco** review to clarify the management of acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, as well as to identify any existing gaps in the current knowledge.
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Open AccessHigh degree of consensus achieved regarding diagnosis and treatment of acromioclavicular joint instability among ESA-ESSKA members
To develop a consensus on diagnosis and treatment of acromioclavicular joint instability.
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Anatomic reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint provides the best functional outcomes in the treatment of chronic instability
To systematically review the outcomes of surgical treatments of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
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Biologic and synthetic ligament reconstructions achieve better functional scores compared to osteosynthesis in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation
To systematically review the outcomes of surgical treatments of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
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Open AccessKnotless PEEK and double-loaded biodegradable suture anchors ensure comparable clinical outcomes in the arthroscopic treatment of traumatic anterior shoulder instability: a prospective randomized study
To compare the clinical outcome of arthroscopic capsulolabral repair for traumatic anterior shoulder instability with PEEK knotless and knotted biodegradable suture anchors.
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Open AccessA new knee arthrometer demonstrated to be reliable and accurate to assess anterior tibial translation in comparison with stress radiographs
For several years, many arthrometers have been developed to assess anterior knee laxity. The aim of our study was to evaluate the validity of a new practical and handy testing device with the hypothesis that t...
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High degree of consensus on diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears: a Delphi approach
To develop a consensus on diagnosis and treatment of rotator cuff tears. The study focused on selected areas: imaging, prognostic factors, treatment options, surgical techniques.
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Open AccessBLU-DAT: a new reliable and accurate arthrometer for measuring anterior knee laxity
Although many arthrometers have been developed to assess anterior knee laxity, reliability and diagnostic accuracy of these devices are still debated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the validity ...