Midterm outcome of superior capsular reconstruction using doubled acellular human dermal allograft for irreparable rotator cuff tear.

Background: Thicker (folded) facia lata autografts have been shown to be superior to thinner grafts and single-layered acellular human dermal (HD) allografts for superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) in biomechanical studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the midterm clinical outcomes following SCR for irreparable supraspinatus tears using doubled (folded) HD allograft.

Methods: Thirty-two patients who had undergone SCR using doubled HD allograft between February 2012 and January 2020 were recruited in a continuous manner in this retrospective study.

Fibula Nail Outcomes in Soft Tissue Compromised Ankle Fractures.

Background: To determine the clinical outcomes following fibula nail fixation and to identify the indication for the use of fibula nails in lower limb fractures.

Methods: Retrospective study of adult patients from 2 major trauma centers (MTCs) and 9 trauma units (TUs) who underwent fibula nail fixation for AO/OTA 44 fractures between January 1, 2018, and October 31, 2020. Outcome measures included infection, metalwork complications, nonunion or malunion, time to union, and length of inpatient hospital stay.