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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Rotator Cuff Tears
Treatment of rotator cuff tears has advanced in recent years secondary to improvements in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and the use of orthobiologics. Namely, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have...
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Pearls and pitfalls of PROMIS clinically significant outcomes in orthopaedic surgery
Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) was developed as a uniform and generalizable PROM system using item response theory and computer adaptive testing. We aimed to assess the utiliz...
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The meniscotibial ligament role in meniscal extrusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The meniscotibial ligament (MTL) limits extrusion of the medial meniscus (MM). While meniscal extrusion may be detrimental to knee joint biomechanics, the role of the MTL in meniscal extrusion is debatable. We...
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Individualized tibial tubercle–trochlear groove distance-to-patellar length ratio (TT–TG/PL) is a more reliable measurement than TT–TG alone for evaluating patellar instability
To evaluate the intra/inter-rater and diagnostic reliability of the sagittal plane adjusted patellar instability ratios (PIRs) compared to tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT–TG) distance alone while employin...
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The impact of body mass index on the accuracy of the physical examination of the knee
Obesity is a worldwide pandemic; however, no adaptations were made to the physical examination of obese patient’s knees. The accuracy of the physical examination is critical for correct assessment and selectio...
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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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Ligamentum Teres Injuries and Treatment
Since the nineteenth century, the anatomy and mechanical properties of the ligamentum teres (LT) have been studied. However, traditionally the LT has been considered a vestigial structure with no role in the b...
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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 for the Management of Ligament and Muscle Injuries in Sports
The use of orthobiologics has evolved tremendously in the past decade for the management of soft tissue injuries in athletes. While several promising reported outcomes have brought a surge in orthobiologic use...
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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...
