Increased posterior tibial slope is an independent risk factor of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction graft rupture irrespective of graft choice.

Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure remains a commonly seen complication despite advances in technique and graft options. Recently, several studies have shown that the inclination of the tibial plateau in the sagittal plane affects the stability of the knee joint. The purpose of this study was to determine if an increased posterior slope of the tibia is associated with failure of ACL reconstruction irrespective of the graft used.

Correlation of stress radiographs to injuries associated with lateral ankle instability.

Background: Stress radiographs have demonstrated superior efficacy in the evaluation of ankle instability.

Aim: To determine if there is a degree of instability evidenced by stress radiographs that is associated with pathology concomitant with ankle ligamentous instability.

Methods: A retrospective review of 87 consecutive patients aged 18-74 who had stress radiographs performed at a single institution between 2014 and 2020 was performed.

Does the -index and self-citation affect external funding of orthopedic surgery research? An analysis of fellowship directors and their subspecialties.

Purpose: Determine the impact of self-citation on external funding for orthopedic fellowship directors.

Methods: The San Francisco Match's website identified directors encompassing 8 subspecialties. The Scopus database identified the number of publications, citations, and -index for each director.