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Endurance running during late murine adolescence results in a stronger anterior cruciate ligament and flatter posterior tibial slopes compared to controls

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rates continue to rise among youth involved in recreational and competitive athletics, requiring a better understanding of how the knee structurally and mechanically res...

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Investigating the histological and structural properties of tendon gel as an artificial biomaterial using the film model method in rabbits

This study aimed to evaluate the properties of tendon gel by investigating the histological and structural differences among tendon gels under different preservation periods using a rabbit model.

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The initial learning curve for the ROSA® Knee System can be achieved in 6-11 cases for operative time and has similar 90-day complication rates with improved implant alignment compared to manual instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty

The purpose of this study was to determine the learning curve for total operative time using a novel cutting guide positioning robotic assistant for total knee arthroplasty (raTKA). Additionally, we compared c...

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Morphometric measurement of the proximal tibia to design the tibial component of total knee arthroplasty for the Thai population

This study evaluates the morphology of the Thai proximal tibia based on three-dimensional (3D) models to design the tibial component.

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Recovery patterns in patients undergoing revision surgery of the primary knee prosthesis

Despite good survival rates of revised knee prostheses, little is known about recovery trajectories within the first 12 months after surgery. This retrospective observational study explored recovery trajectori...

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The personalized Berger method is usable to solve the problem of tibial rotation

The revision of any total knee replacement is carried out in a significant number of cases, due to the excessive internal rotation of the tibial component. The goal was to develop a personalized method, using ...

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Comparison of the rate of delayed/nonunion in fifth metatarsal fractures receiving anti-inflammatory medications

Controversy exists regarding the acute effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on early fracture healing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the rate of nonunion or delayed union in pati...

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Lateral meniscal posterior root tears experience acceptable healing status after transtibial repair technique

To evaluate patient MRI results, demography and clinical outcome following transtibial repair of lateral and medial meniscal posterior root tears.

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Preoperative morbidity and joint awareness while awaiting hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement

The Forgotten Joint Score (FJS-12) is a valid tool in the evaluation of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy, assessing the unique concept of joint awareness in the setting of a patient’s hip pathology. The pre...

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Isolated arthroscopic treatment of intra-articular pathologies in mild hip dysplasia: a short-term case control study

The aim is to compare the results of isolated hip arthroscopy in patients with borderline dysplasia with Lateral center edge angle (LCEA) between 18° and 25° with a control group of patients with normal LCEA (...

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Unacceptable failure of osteochondral glenoid allograft for biologic resurfacing of the glenoid

Glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) represents a challenging problem in young, physically active patients. It was the purpose of this investigation to evaluate the results of a pilot study involving glenoid resur...

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The use of autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix combined with meniscal repair in the treatment of parameniscal cyst: clinical results and cyst recurrence after 2-year of follow up

Parameniscal cysts are associate with horizontal meniscal tears. Arthroscopic meniscal repair and the excision of the cyst by mini-open approach represent a valid treatment. However, the recurrence of cyst is ...

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Updated treatment guidelines for patellar instability: “un menu à la carte”

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Distance between the supraspinatus and long head of the biceps tendon on sagittal MRI: a new tool to identify anterior supraspinatus insertion injury

Anterior insertion of the supraspinatus muscle plays an essential role in rotator cuff tissue. We aimed to determine whether the distance between the midpoints of the supraspinatus central tendon and long head...

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No patella resurfacing total knee arthroplasty leads to reduction in the thickness of patellar cartilage to less than half within 5 years: a quantitative longitudinal evaluation using MRI

Patellar resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial as recent meta-analyses have not shown its clear superiority; however, most authors recommend it because it is associated with less f...

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The effects of locking inserts and overtorque on the mechanical properties of a large fragment locking compression plate

The study was to determine the effect of locking hole inserts and their insertion torque on the fatigue life of a large fragment Locking Compression Plate (LCP) under bending forces.

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Rotator cuff irreparability or failure of repair (re-tear): technical note on middle trapezius tendon transfer for reproduction of supraspinatus function

Based on its close anatomic features and nearly-collinear force vector to those of supraspinatus muscle, the current article describes a technique of middle trapezius tendon transfer for reproduction of supras...

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Does arthroscopic patellar denervation with high tibial osteotomy improve anterior knee pain?

Patellofemoral (PF) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of anterior knee pain. Combined PF and medial tibiofemoral (TF) OA is common in older adults. We evaluated the effect of arthroscopic patellar den...

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Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A PearlDiver study evaluating complications rates, opioid use and utilization in the Medicare population

Despite increased utilization of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis, outcomes in Medicare patients are not well-reported. The purpose of this study is to analyze ...

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Efficacy of posterior capsular release for flexion contracture in posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty

Posterior capsular contracture causes stiffness during knee extension in knee osteoarthritis. Furthermore, in posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty (PS-TKA), a unique design such as the cam mechanism co...

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Comparing the efficacy of dual Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) therapy with PRP-alone therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This study aims to compare the efficacy of a dual therapy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) compared with PRP-alone therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

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Achieving coronal plane alignment in total knee arthroplasty through modified preoperative planning based on long-leg radiographs: a prospective study

This prospective study was undertaken to examine whether the desired coronal plane alignment of limb and prosthetic components in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) could be achieved precisely using conventional ji...

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Potential of the non-weight-bearing tunnel view in diagnosing medial meniscus posterior root tear: a pilot study of X-ray characteristics

Early detection of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) is important in preventing the rapid onset and progression of degenerative knee disease. Diagnosis is facilitated by the availability of non-weigh...

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MPFL reconstruction and tibial tuberosity transposition in patients with patellar instability: May it troubleshots also trochlear dysplasia?

This study aimed to highlight short- and medium-term outcomes of combined medial patello-femoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction and anterior tibial tuberosity (ATT) transposition surgery in patients with recur...

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Arthroscopic management of elbow stiffness

The elbow is particularly prone to stiffness. Loss of elbow motion is very limiting, and can be the result of trauma, primary osteoarthritis, heterotopic ossification and other conditions. Several exposures ha...

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Validation of an 18-item version of the Swedish Knee Self-Efficacy Scale for patients after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction

To evaluate the measurement properties of a new version of the Swedish Knee Self-Efficacy Scale (K-SES) in samples of individuals with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and after ACL reconstruction. A...

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Novel quantification of the regional strain distribution in the anterior cruciate ligament in response to simulated loading using micro-CT imaging

A large percentage of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgical reconstructions experience sub-optimal outcomes within 2 years. A potential factor contributing to poor outcomes is an incomplete understanding o...

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Placement of sutures for inside-out meniscal repair: both sutures through meniscal tissue reduces displacement on cyclical loading

The inside-out meniscal repair is widely performed to preserve the function of meniscus. In this technique, the outer suture is passed through the capsule as well as the outer meniscus, while the inner suture ...

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Repair of popliteomeniscal fascicles tear using a posterior transseptal portal fixes hypermobile lateral meniscus

This study investigates the effects of the all-inside repair of posterosuperior popliteomeniscal fascicle (PMF) on lateral meniscus stabilization using a posterior arthroscopic approach.

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Presence of adipose tissue along the posteromedial tibial border

The flexor digitorum longus and posterior tibial tendon as well as the perforating veins are located along the distal posteromedial tibial border. Adipose tissue may surround these structures and possibly play...

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Evaluation of regenerated cartilage using T2 mapping methods after opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy with microfracture at the cartilage defect: a preliminary study

This study evaluated the regenerated cartilage after opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) with concomitant microfracture by second-look arthroscopy, Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Ti...

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Morphometric relationships between dimensions the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament in routine magnetic resonance imaging

This study aimed to test the hypothesis that routine MRI ankle can be used to evaluate dimensions and correlations between dimensions of single and double fascicular variants of the ATFL and the CFL.

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Patterns of traumatic outdoor rock-climbing injuries in Sweden between 2008 and 2019

Injury prevalence patterns for climbers have been presented in several papers but results are heterogenous largely due to a mix of included climbing disciplines and injury mechanisms. This study describes the ...

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Lateral tibiofemoral morphometry does not identify risk of re-ruptures after ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents

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Gender-specific difference in the recurrence of flexion contracture after total knee arthroplasty

Range of motion after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can impact patients’ daily lives. Nevertheless, flexion contracture (FC) often recurs after TKA, even upon achieving full extension intraoperatively. This st...

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Muscle strength after the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction via contralateral bone-tendon-bone autograft

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction via a contralateral bone-tendon-bone (C-BTB) autograft was introduced to encourage early return to sports. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether p...

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The outcome of hydrodilation in frozen shoulder patients and the relationship with kinesiophobia, depression, and anxiety

The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the effect of hydrodilatation in frozen shoulder patients on objective indices of shoulder functionality and subjective outcomes of pain, mobility, kinesiophobia,...

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Accuracy of joint line restoration based on three-dimensional registration of the contralateral tibial tuberosity and the fibular tip

To assess a novel method of three-dimensional (3D) joint line (JL) restoration based on the contralateral tibia and fibula.

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Intra-articular injection of orthobiologics in patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy for knee osteoarthritis is safe and effective – a systematic review

To qualitatively evaluate the current evidence reporting outcomes of intra-articular injection of orthobiologics in patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Improvement of clinical and radiological outcomes of root repair patients with advanced articular cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis

The main purpose of this study was to investigate clinical and radiological outcomes of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) repair in knees with advanced articular cartilage degeneration and osteoarthr...

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Kinetic measurement system use in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a scoping review of methodological approaches

Our primary objectives were to (1) describe current approaches for kinetic measurements in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and (2) suggest considerations for methodologic...

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Intraoperative pivot-shift accelerometry combined with anesthesia improves the measure of rotatory knee instability in anterior cruciate ligament injury

The knee stiffness acquired following an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury might affect clinical knee tests, i.e., the pivot-shift maneuver. In contrast, the motor effects of spinal anesthesia could favo...

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Biomechanical study of a newly developed continuous double knots technique compared with the 4-strand double-modified Kessler technique for flexor tendon repair

In this study we compare the biomechanical properties of a novel suture technique that we developed called the continuous double knots technique for repairing flexor tendon injuries with the standard 4-strand ...

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Knee resurfacing with double unicompartimental arthroplasty: rationale, biomechanics, indications, surgical technique and outcomes

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Component gap control during posterior-stabilised total knee arthroplasty using the posterior condylar pre-cut technique

Adjusting the gap lengths to ensure equal lengths in both extension and flexion during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is important for achieving successful outcomes. We designed a new pre-cut trial component (P...

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Ultrasound-based evaluation revealed reliable postoperative knee stability after combined acute ACL and MCL injuries

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are often combined with lesions of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). The aim of this study was to evaluate treatment outcome of combined acute ACL and MCL lesions ...

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A novel mice model of acute flares in osteoarthritis elicited by intra-articular injection of cultured mast cells

Mast cells are multifunctional in osteoarthritis (OA), and infiltration of activated mast cells likely contributes to disease severity and progression. However, the detailed mechanisms of action are unclear. T...

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Biomechanics of a calcar loading and a shortened tapered femoral stem: Comparative in-vitro testing of primary stability and strain distribution

The most common femoral short stems available on the market can, in principle, be divided with regard to their anchoring concepts into a calcar loading and a shortened tapered design. The purpose of this study...

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The effects of vitamin D supplementation in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment outcomes: a systematic review

Vitamin D deficiency is related to carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Correcting vitamin D levels by supplementation was supposed to improve carpel tunnel symptoms, though there is a lack of aggregated data abou...

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