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Comparable clinical outcomes using knotless and knot-tying anchors for arthroscopic capsulolabral repair in recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability at mean 5-year follow-up
To compare rates of recurrent instability, revision surgery and functional outcomes following arthroscopic anterior capsulolabral repair for recurrent anterior instability using knot-tying versus knotless sutu...
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Pre-operative patella alta does not affect midterm clinical outcomes and survivorship of patellofemoral arthroplasty
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative patella alta on clinical outcomes, survivorship, and complication and reoperation rates on patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA).
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Smoking, unemployment, female sex, obesity, and medication use yield worse outcomes in patellofemoral arthroplasty
The purpose of this study was to identify effects of psychosocial and demographic factors on patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) outcomes.
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Complications of Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) represents an excellent option for the patient with isolated patellofemoral degenerative arthritis. Results upward of 90% survival at up to 10 years have been reported [1–4]. ...
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Short- to mid-term outcomes of anatomic MCL reconstruction with Achilles tendon allograft after multiligament knee injury
Multiple techniques have been described in the literature for reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament. The purpose of this study is to describe functional outcome, range of motion, and knee stability ...
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Individualizing the tibial tubercle to trochlear groove distance to patient specific anatomy improves sensitivity for recurrent instability
An initial episode of patellar instability poses a treatment challenge given the absence of a valid, reproducible, and universally applicable predictor of recurrence. Recently, a series of patellar instability...
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Partial meniscectomy provides no benefit for symptomatic degenerative medial meniscus posterior root tears
Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) are recognized as a source of pain and dysfunction, but treatment options remain a challenge. The purpose of the study was to determine (1) the efficacy of partial...
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High rate of recurrent patellar dislocation in skeletally immature patients: a long-term population-based study
Patellar dislocation can occur in isolation or be associated with chronic instability. The goals of this study are to describe the rate and factors associated with additional patellar instability events (ipsil...
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Functional testing and return to sport following stabilization surgery for recurrent lateral patellar instability in competitive athletes
Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction and tibial tubercle osteotomy are commonly used to treat recurrent lateral patellar instability, yet there are limited available data on return to sport (R...
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The contribution of the tibial tubercle to patellar instability: analysis of tibial tubercle–trochlear groove (TT-TG) and tibial tubercle–posterior cruciate ligament (TT-PCL) distances
The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability of measuring the tibial tubercle to posterior cruciate (TT-PCL) distance compared to the tibial tubercle to trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance on magnetic ...
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Return to sport: Does excellent 6-month strength and function following ACL reconstruction predict midterm outcomes?
The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients with excellent 6-month functional testing after ACL reconstruction had (1) higher risk of subsequent ACL tears, (2) superior knee function, and (3) i...
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Long-term follow-up of isolated ACL tears treated without ligament reconstruction
The incidence of subsequent meniscal tears and arthritis among patients with isolated ACL tears treated without ligament reconstruction has not been clearly established. The purpose of this study was to (1) c...
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Long-term rate of graft failure after ACL reconstruction: a geographic population cohort analysis
Graft failure following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a devastating injury among patients returning to activity. The goals of this study were to define the long-term rate of graft failure...
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A simple method of measuring tibial tubercle to trochlear groove distance on MRI: description of a novel and reliable technique
Tibial tubercle–trochlear groove (TT–TG) distance is a variable that helps guide surgical decision-making in patients with patellar instability. The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy and reliab...
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Factors associated with excellent 6-month functional and isokinetic test results following ACL reconstruction
To identify patient concomitant injury and surgical characteristics associated with 6-month excellent functional and isokinetic testing results following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
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Pectoralis major tears: anatomy, classification, and diagnosis with ultrasound and MR imaging
Accurate characterization of pectoralis major tears is important to guide management. Imaging evaluation with ultrasound and MR imaging can be difficult given the complex regional anatomy. In addition, recent ...
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Patellofemoral arthroplasty: outcomes and factors associated with early progression of tibiofemoral arthritis
The purpose of this study was to review the results of patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) performed by a single surgeon at a single institution in order to determine factors associated with clinical outcomes an...
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Case–control study to estimate the performance of dual-energy computed tomography for anterior cruciate ligament tears in patients with history of knee trauma
Computed tomography (CT) is used to assess for fracture after knee trauma, but identification of ligamentous injuries may also be beneficial. Our purpose is to assess the potential of dual-energy computed tomo...
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Reliability of the dial test using a handheld inclinometer
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the intra-tester and inter-tester reliability of the dial test using a handheld digital inclinometer. Additionally, we examined the responsiveness of the te...
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Patellofemoral arthroplasty, where are we today?
Patellofemoral arthroplasty remains controversial, primarily due to the high failure rates reported with early implants. Numerous case series have been published over the years detailing results of various fir...
