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Open AccessEinfluss der Quadrizepsmuskulatur auf den patellofemoralen Kontaktmechanismus bei Patienten mit strecknaher patellofemoraler Instabilität nach MPFL-Rekonstruktion
Die MPFL-Rekonstruktion stellt eine der wichtigsten operativen Therapiemöglichkeiten beim Auftreten rezidivierender Patellaluxationen bei strecknaher patellofemoraler Instabilität dar. Dennoch ist die Rolle de...
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Open AccessAssociation of medial collateral ligament complex injuries with anterior cruciate ligament ruptures based on posterolateral tibial plateau injuries
The combined injury of the medial collateral ligament complex and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most common two ligament injury of the knee. Additional injuries to the medial capsuloligamentous s...
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Open AccessIn-vivo assessment of meniscal movement in the knee joint during internal and external rotation under load
The menisci transmit load between femur and tibia and thus play a crucial role in the functionality of the knee joint. Knee joint movements have a major impact on the position of the menisci. However, these me...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift restores physiological capsular volume in patients with anterior shoulder instability
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Open AccessInterobserver reliability is higher for assessments with 3D software-generated models than with conventional MRI images in the classification of trochlear dysplasia
Trochlear dysplasia is a significant risk factor for patellofemoral instability. The severity of trochlear dysplasia is commonly evaluated based on the Dejour classification in axial MRI slices. However, this ...
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Stellenwert der chirurgischen Knorpeltherapie bei Früharthrose
Im klinischen Alltag angewandte chirurgische Knorpeltherapieverfahren sind für fokale Knorpelschäden etabliert, allerdings sind in der Versorgungsrealität degenerative Knorpelschäden mit Affektion weiterer Kni...
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Open AccessAktueller Versorgungsstandard von Patellafrakturen in Deutschland
Die Versorgung von Patellafrakturen ist technisch anspruchsvoll. Auch wenn die radiologischen Ergebnisse zumeist zufriedenstellend sind, deckt sich dies häufig nicht mit der subjektiven Einschätzung der Patien...
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Open AccessIncreased external tibial torsion is an infratuberositary deformity and is not correlated with a lateralized position of the tibial tuberosity
To perform a segmental analysis of tibial torsion in patients, with normal and increased external tibial torsion, suffering from chronic patellofemoral instability (PFI) and to investigate a possible correlati...
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Stellenwert der chirurgischen Knorpeltherapie bei Früharthrose
Im klinischen Alltag angewandte chirurgische Knorpeltherapieverfahren sind für fokale Knorpelschäden etabliert, allerdings sind in der Versorgungsrealität degenerative Knorpelschäden mit Affektion weiterer Kni...
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Open AccessArthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift restores physiological capsular volume in patients with anterior shoulder instability
Capsular volume reduction in the context of anterior arthroscopic shoulder stabilization represents an important but uncontrolled parameter. The aim of this study was to analyse capsular volume reduction by ar...
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Open AccessThe acromioclavicular ligament shows an early and dynamic healing response following acute traumatic rupture
Symptomatic horizontal instability is clinically relevant following acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations. However, the intrinsic healing response is poorly understood. The present study sought to investi...
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Fluoroscopic guided tunnel placement during medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is not accurate in patients with severe trochlear dysplasia
Accurate femoral tunnel placement is of great importance during medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. Purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of trochlear dysplasia on the...
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Recreational Athletes
Recreational sports include all kind of physical activities, played for fun, participation, or aiming at social engagement. Recreational activities are believed to be less psychologically or physically demanding ...
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Open AccessIsolated revision meniscal repair – failure rates, clinical outcome, and patient satisfaction
Failure of isolated primary meniscal repair must be expected in approximately 10–25% of cases. Patients requiring revision surgery may benefit from revision meniscal repair, however, the results of this proced...
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Arthroscopic patellar release allows timely return to performance in professional and amateur athletes with chronic patellar tendinopathy
Return to sports rates in amateur and professional athletes with chronic patellar tendinopathy following arthroscopic patellar release are unpredictable. The present study aims to analyse the effectiveness of ...
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Open AccessModified Lemaire extra-articular stabilisation of the knee for the treatment of anterolateral instability combined with diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis: a case report
Diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the knee is a rare proliferative joint disease associated with high recurrence rates following surgical treatment. Intra-articular joint instability in conjun...
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Focal metallic inlay resurfacing prosthesis for the treatment of localized cartilage defects of the femoral condyles: a systematic review of clinical studies
To systematically review the results of focal metallic inlay resurfacing prosthesis for the treatment of isolated cartilage defects of the femoral condyles.
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Open AccessComparing case-control study for treatment of proximal tibia fractures with a complete metaphyseal component in two centers with different distinct strategies: fixation with Ilizarov frame or locking plates
The purpose of this study was to compare two methods of stabilization for proximal tibia fractures (AO 41) with a complete metaphyseal component, external fixation with the Ilizarov wire frame, and internal fi...
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Open AccessArthroscopic patellar release for treatment of chronic symptomatic patellar tendinopathy: long-term outcome and influential factors in an athletic population
Arthroscopic patellar release (APR) is utilized for minimally invasive surgical treatment of patellar tendinopathy. Evidence regarding long-term success following the procedure is limited. Also, the influence ...
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Open AccessExamination of concomitant glenohumeral pathologies in patients treated arthroscopically for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder and implications for routine diagnostic joint exploration
Glenohumeral exploration is routinely performed during arthroscopic removal of rotator cuff calcifications in patients with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder (CTS). However, evidence on the prevalence of int...
