Repair versus biceps tenodesis for the slap tears: A systematic review.

Purpose: The ideal treatment algorithm is still controversial for Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) tears. In this systematic review, we aimed to clarify and ascertain which treatment modality is effective and more usable in which conditions.

Methods: In this systematic review, we used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines established for systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Evaluation of glenohumeral range of motion and humeral retroversion at ages after major change and differences in wrestlers.

Purpose: This study aimed to present the change in humeral retroversion (HR) angle (HRA) that occurs in childhood and young adulthood and the potential developmental difference that is observed in wrestlers.

Methods: HRA of dominant and non-dominant shoulders (DSHRA and NDSHRA, respectively) were measured using ultrasonography in a group of 30 wrestlers who started wrestling before the age of 13 years (Group 1), a group of 30 young adults, aged between 16-20 years, who were not actively engaged in any branch of overhead sports (Group 2) and a group of children aged between 11-13 years and not actively engaged in any branch of overhead sports (Group 3). Range of motion (ROM) degrees of dominant and non-dominant shoulders in all groups were compared within each group and between the groups.

Protective effect of zoledronic acid on corticosteroid-induced chondrocyte apoptosis in rat articular cartilage.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the apoptotic effects of systemic corticosteroid application on the articular cartilage chondrocytes in vivo and to investigate the potential effects of zoledronic acid on corticosteroid-induced apoptosis.

Methods: Twenty-four Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups. In the control group, intramuscular isotonic salt solution was injected weekly.

Characterization of colony-forming cells in adult human articular cartilage.

Recent studies have shown that adult human articular cartilage contains stem-like cells within the native structure. In this study, we aimed to determine the localization of putative stem cell markers such as CD90, STRO-1, OCT-3/4, CD105 and CD166 in adult human articular cartilage tissue sections and demonstrate the expression of these markers within the expanded surface zone colony-forming (CF) cells and evaluate their differentiation potential. Biopsy samples were either fixed immediately for immunohistochemical analyses or processed for in vitro cell culture.

Congenital dislocation of the extensor tendon of the hand.

Congenital dislocation of the extensor tendon is extremely rare. We report a case of bilateral dislocations in an 8-year-old boy, which were treated successfully with reconstruction of the sagittal band. We describe the technique and 18 months' result.

Congenital dislocation of the extensor tendon of the hand.

Abstract Congenital dislocation of the extensor tendon is extremely rare. We report a case of bilateral dislocations in an 8-year-old boy, which were treated successfully with reconstruction of the sagittal band. We describe the technique and 18 months' result.

Relation of discoid lateral meniscus and cord-like anterior intermeniscal ligament: morphological and clinical study.

Discoid lateral meniscus is a rare disorder and its association with other variations in the knee joint has been reported. The anterior intermeniscal ligament has also been described as connecting the anterior convex margin of the lateral meniscus to the anterior horn of the medial meniscus. In the normal population, it was observed at 53-94%.

The immunohistochemical localization of notch receptors and ligands in human articular cartilage, chondroprogenitor culture and ultrastructural characteristics of these progenitor cells.

The presence of progenitor/stem cells in human articular cartilage remains controversial. Therefore, we attempted to isolate and culture progenitor/stem cells and to investigate their phenotypic characteristics. Biopsies were obtained (with consent) from patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery.

The reference point to measure the anterior intermeniscal ligament's thickness: an MRI study.

The purpose of this study was to identify a reliable reference point for measuring anterior intermeniscal ligament thickness and to investigate the morphological characteristics of the ligament at its attachment site to anterior horns of both menisci by MRI. MRI was performed in 98 knees of randomly chosen patients. The anterior intermeniscal ligament was detected in 61 knees (62.