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Technique Corner: Marrow Stimulation and Augmentation
Focal articular cartilage defects are a significant source of pain and dysfunction in the knee, affecting upwards of one million people and resulting in an increased incidence of cartilage surgeries performed ...
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Understanding the difference between symptoms of focal cartilage defects and osteoarthritis of the knee: a matched cohort analysis
Comparing symptoms of patients with focal cartilage defects of the knee to those with knee osteoarthritis.
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Outcomes are comparable using free bone block autografts versus allografts for the management of anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of “The Non-Latarjet”
Glenoid augmentation using free bone blocks for anterior shoulder instability has been proposed as an alternative to or bail-out for the Latarjet procedure. The purpose of this investigation was to systematica...
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Hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma for the management of knee osteoarthritis
Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains a substantial cause of pain and disability worldwide and effective management in young patients without indications for total knee arthroplasty remains challenging....
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Microfracture Augmentation Options for Cartilage Repair
Historically, microfracture was a commonly utilized procedure for treating small focal chondral defects of the knee. However, studies have demonstrated that microfracture lacks long-term durability. Despite th...
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Amniotic Product Treatments: Clinical and Basic Science Evidence
Orthobiologics, including amniotic products, have been gaining interest in the past decade for the treatment of various orthopedic conditions including osteoarthritis. However, the use of biologics is varied a...
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The Role of Orthobiologics in the Management of Cartilage and Meniscal Injuries in Sports
Articular cartilage and meniscal injuries are common in athletes, with basketball players being at particularly high risk due to the intense, repetitive physical demands placed on the joint surfaces during com...
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Management of ACL Injuries in Basketball
Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are prevalent in basketball athletes, comprising up to 64% of all knee injuries in cutting and pivoting sports. ACL rupture should be suspected in any non-contact ...
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The Role of Orthobiologics in the Management of Tendon and Fascia Injuries in Sports
Orthobiologics is an evolving field in the management of soft tissue injuries in athletes. This field has grown exponentially in the past decade and an abundance of new treatments have emerged. However, curren...
