Recent Research
Does Resident Involvement Affect Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Complication Rates in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgery?
The "July effect" suggests increased patient morbidity and mortality during the early academic year due to new resident involvement. Evidence specific to orthopaedic sports medicine is limited.
Platelet Concentration Does Not Influence Clinical Efficacy and Retear Rates of Rotator Cuff Repair With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With Meta-Regression
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is emerging as a popular augmentation technique in the context of rotator cuff repair (RCR) to strengthen the repair construct and promote healing. Previous studies examining the efficacy of PRP augmentation during RCR have described heterogeneous results.
All-Suture, All-Inside Meniscus Repair Is Safe and Provides Favorable Short-Term Clinical Outcomes
To evaluate short-term patient-reported outcomes (PROs), complications, and reoperations after all-inside meniscus repair using an all-suture implant.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Female Patients Shows Equivalent Graft Failure But Lower Activity Scores and Slower Quadriceps Strength Recovery Compared With Male Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The use of a quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft has gained popularity in recent years, and it has been called the "graft of the future." However, there is limited evidence of its sex-specific outcomes in female patients.
Early Imaging Biomarkers of Cartilage Strain After ACL Reconstruction Predict Patient Pain and Altered Knee Loading
To investigate temporal evolution of cartilage strain and relaxometry following ACL reconstruction, and examine associations between MRI metrics, pain, and knee loading patterns during gait as potential early markers of cartilage degeneration.
Experts Achieve Consensus on a Majority of Statements Regarding Ethics, Transparency, Regulation, and Best Practices for the Use of Orthobiologics
To establish consensus statements via a modified Delphi process about ethics, transparency, regulation, and best practices for the use of orthobiologics in clinical practice for musculoskeletal pathology.
Osteotomies of the Knee for Valgus Malalignment
Osteotomy is an effective treatment strategy for young, active patients with symptomatic valgus malalignment of the knee that has been unresponsive to conservative management.
Sex- and Age-Specific Analysis of Mountain Biking Injuries: A 10-Year Review of National Injury Data
Mountain biking (MTB) is a quickly growing sport, with many athletes sustaining high-impact injuries. Current literature has not analyzed the most recent MTB-related national emergency department (ED) injury data.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Basics: Quadriceps Tendon (All-Soft Tissue) Autograft Preparation-Part 2
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft is a reliable graft option that has recently increased in use. Varying harvesting and graft preparation techniques available and improved technology and implant design continue to make quadricep tendon preparation more efficient and reproducible.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Basics: Quadriceps Tendon (All-Soft Tissue) Autograft Harvest-Part 1
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft has become increasingly popular for primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Although there are a variety of techniques available for performing quadriceps tendon autograft harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, a minimally invasive, all-soft tissue harvest technique can result in a reproducible, reliable graft while minimizing donor-site morbidity.
