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Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower extremities: improved screening using a novel dual birdcage coil and in-scanner exercise protocol
The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate an MRI screening protocol for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of the lower legs using an in-scanner exercise protocol and novel dual birdcage...
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Operative management of the medial collateral ligament in the multi-ligament injured knee: an evidence-based systematic review
While it is generally accepted that most partial and isolated medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries can be treated non-operatively, ideal treatment of the MCL in multi-ligament knee injuries remains contro...
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Shoulder activity level varies by diagnosis
Patient activity level may be an important prognostic variable relating to outcome in patients with shoulder disorders. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to test the hypothesis that a shoulder acti...
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Erratum to: Surgical treatment of peroneal nerve palsy after knee dislocation
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Surgical treatment of peroneal nerve palsy after knee dislocation
Numerous surgical techniques have been described for the treatment of peroneal nerve palsy after knee dislocation with less than optimal outcomes. The purpose of this article is to present a review of the lite...
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Efficacy of diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging for articular cartilage lesions of the glenohumeral joint in patients with instability
The purpose of this study was primarily to assess the diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting articular cartilage injuries in patients with glenohumeral instability. A secondary...
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A biomechanical comparison of the Delta screw and RetroScrew tibial fixation on initial intra-articular graft tension
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of bioabsorbable interference screw (BIS) tibial fixation with the Delta screw (antegrade) and RetroScrew (retrograde) on initial (time zero) intra-articula...
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Delta screw versus RetroScrew tibial fixation for ACL reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the RetroScrew tibial fixation system offers a biomechanical advantage over the Delta screw for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in cadaveric ti...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
