Unicompartmental knee replacement combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction provides comparable results to total knee replacement with no increased risk of complications.

Introduction: There is controversy about the management of unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis (OA) in young, active patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency. This study compares the subjective, radiological, and functional results of total knee replacement (TKR) vs. combined medial unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) with ACL reconstruction.

Management of isolated anterior talofibular ligament lesion in patients suffering from chronic ankle instability: comparison of two minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to retrospectively compare the outcomes of two minimally invasive surgical techniques in patients with isolated anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) lesion suffering from chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Patients And Methods: Thirty-six patients with ATFL lesion suffering from CAI were treated at our department from 2010 to 2017 and retrospectively reviewed after an average time of 4 years (2 to 9 years). Eighteen patients underwent a four-step operative protocol, including: synovectomy, debridement of ATFL lesion borders, capsular shrinkage, and 21-day immobilization and non-weightbearing.

Mortality after cardioverter-defibrillator replacement: Results of the DECODE survival score index.

Background: Device replacement is the ideal time to reassess health care goals regarding continuing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy. Only few data are available on the decision making at this time.

Objectives: The goals of this study were to identify factors associated with poor prognosis at the time of ICD replacement and to develop a prognostic index able to stratify those patients at risk of dying early.

A four-step approach improves long-term functional outcomes in patients suffering from chronic ankle instability: a retrospective study with a follow-up of 7-16 years.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to assess the long-term outcomes of the treatment of chronic ankle instability (CAI) with a four-step protocol.

Methods: Fifty-four patients with isolated anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) lesion suffering from CAI who underwent surgical treatment between 2000 and 2009 were assessed. All the patients underwent a four-step protocol including synovectomy, debridement of ATFL lesion borders, capsular shrinkage, and 21-day immobilization and nonweightbearing.

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Combined to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Midterm Results.

A study was conducted to retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of combined medial unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The hypothesis was that this procedure would lead to satisfying results in patients affected by medial osteoarthritis and ACL insufficiency. Fourteen patients with ACL deficiency and concomitant medial compartment symptomatic osteoarthritis were treated from 2006 to 2010.