Tag: arthroscopy

Association of Arthroscopically-Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer with Implantation of a Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Patients with Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears

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SUMMARY Purpose. Massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears in an active population, resulting in a pseudo-paralytic shoulder, pose a challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon. In an effort to avoid or delay arthroplasty surgery, other surgical strategies such as arthroscopically-assisted latissimus dorsi transfer (aLDT) or the implantation of a subacromial spacer (SAS) can be considered. The aim of the present … Continued

Morphological Study of the Transverse Ligament of Knee Joint in Embalmed Cadavers

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SUMMARY Background. The aim was to study the morphological pattern and dimensions of the transverse genicular ligament (TL) in adult embalmed knee joints. Methods. The present study utilized 50 adult embalmed human cadaveric knee joints. Results. The TL was observed in 90% of the specimens of this study. It was extending from the medial meniscus (MM) anterior … Continued

Evaluation of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee in Children with MRI. Arthroscopic Fixation with Bioabsorbable Chondral Darts. A Retrospective Study of 32 Knees

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SUMMARY Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is an idiopathic, well-localized, pathological condition affecting the articular subchondral bone, and its overlying cartilage. In some cases it can progress to the detachment of the affected osteochondral region. Evaluating the stability of the lesion is a key part of providing the correct treatment. Stable lesions, particularly in juvenile patients, have a greater tendency to … Continued

No Effect of Intra-Articular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections after Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears: a Prospective Randomized Study

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SUMMARY Background. Our study aims to evaluate the results of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infil­tration after arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff. Methods. We carried out a randomized simple blind clinical trial with an initial sample of 38 patients. Of those, three were excluded intraoperatively. These patients were assigned into two groups: rotator cuff suture with … Continued

Arthroscopic Management of Tibial Spine Avulsion in Children: a Retrospective Study with a Minimum Four Year Follow-Up

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SUMMARY Isolated avulsion of the tibial spine occurs in children and can be associated with residual insufficiency of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Completely displaced tibial spine fractures are managed with open or arthroscopic surgical fixation. This retrospective study describes the results obtained with arthroscopic reduction at a mean follow-up of 81.6 months. Eleven patients were treated with arthroscopic … Continued

Superior Capsule Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear with a Porcine Dermal Graft: Preliminary Results at 2 Years Minimum Follow-up

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SUMMARY Purpose. Currently, no consensus has been achieved regarding treatment of irreparable and massive rotator cuff tears. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and acromiohumeral distance after superior capsular reconstruction, using a porcine dermal graft. Methods. In this study, patients underwent arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction were included. Grafts used a porcine … Continued

Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: trans-tibial versus antero-medial technique

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Background. The purpose of the study is to compare clinical outcomes and return to sport between transtibial and anteromedial portal techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction by using single bundle hamstrings grafts secured with variable suspensory fixation device. Methods. Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were chosen randomly in the period between January 2016 and July … Continued

Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: trans-tibial versus antero-medial technique

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Background. The purpose of the study is to compare clinical outcomes and return to sport between transtibial and anteromedial portal techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction by using single bundle hamstrings grafts secured with variable suspensory fixation device. Methods. Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were chosen randomly in the period between January 2016 and July … Continued