Publications by authors named "Brian Scrivens"

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  • This study aimed to compare the 5-year outcomes of patients with unstable chondral lesions versus those without, after undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM).
  • Using data from the ChAMP Trial, the researchers analyzed various health and function measures post-surgery, revealing that patients without unstable lesions showed better improvements in function, pain relief, and knee extension.
  • Overall, patients without unstable chondral lesions had better results regarding their knee health, although both groups had similar rates of additional surgeries and joint space narrowing.
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Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of debridement (CL-Deb) versus observation (CL-noDeb) of unstable chondral lesions on knee pain 5 years after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in patients enrolled in the Chondral Lesions And Meniscus Procedures (ChAMP) Trial. Secondarily, other knee symptoms, function, general health, and the rate of additional surgery on the affected knee were examined.

Methods: Patients aged ≥30 years who had an unstable Outerbridge grade-II, III, or IV chondral lesion when undergoing APM were randomly allocated to the CL-Deb (n = 98) or CL-noDeb (n = 92) group; ∼80% in each group completed a 5-year follow-up.

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Background: Bioabsorbable interference screws tend to have high resorption rates after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction; however, no studies have examined screws composed of 30% biphasic calcium phosphate and 70% poly-d-lactide (30% BCP/70% PLDLA).

Purpose: To evaluate femoral and tibial tunnel widening and resorption of 30% BCP/70% PLDLA interference screws and replacement with bone at 2 to 5 years after ACL reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) autograft.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

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Unlabelled: Posterior humeral circumflex artery aneurysms in upper extremity athletes are a rarely described entity now beginning to gain wider recognition in the medical literature. Recent studies have demonstrated that these aneurysms may be underdiagnosed and that appropriate recognition with early diagnosis is imperative for improved outcomes. This case report aims to increase awareness of posterior humeral circumflex artery aneurysms and to educate physicians on the appropriate recognition of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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