Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendons Has no Deleterious Effect on Hip Extension Strength.

Background: Hamstring tendons are secondary hip extensors. Their harvest for graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction may create deleterious effect on hip extension strength. This is of particular importance in sports that need powerful hip extension force like climbing and sprinting.

Evaluation of Patient Outcome and Satisfaction after Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Scoliosis Research Society-30.

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) may lead to physical and mental problems. It also can adversely affect patient satisfaction and the quality of life. In this study, we assessed the outcomes and satisfaction rate after surgical treatment of AIS using scoliosis research society-30 questionnaire (SRS-30).