Increased internal tibiofemoral rotation is associated with anterolateral ligament injury and high-grade pivot-shift in ACL-injured patients.

Purpose: To evaluate whether tibiofemoral rotation is associated with a concurrent anterolateral ligament (ALL) injury and pivot-shift grading in patients with a primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Methods: In this multicenter cross-sectional study constituting a secondary analysis of previous studies, medical records and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of patients with unilateral primary ACL injury were reviewed. Demographics and pivot-shift grading were collected.

Evaluating Donor-Recipient Sex Mismatch in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Allograft: Outcomes at 2 Years Postoperatively.

Background: Female patients tend to suffer a greater risk of reinjury and worse patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) than male patients, regardless of the graft type used.

Purpose/hypothesis: This study explored the role of donor-recipient sex mismatching to help explain these sex-based disparities in outcomes after ACLR with an allograft. The hypothesis was that allograft donor-recipient sex mismatch would adversely affect surgical outcomes at a 2-year follow-up, with male-to-female graft donations yielding the lowest rates of success.

Investigating the effects of anthropogenic yttrium contamination: Biochemical alterations in the gills and digestive gland of exposed mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis).

The rapid growth of electronic waste, including fluorescent lamp waste (FLW), has led to an increase in elements like yttrium (Y) and other rare earth elements (REE) in aquatic environments due to improper waste management. However, there are no guidelines for permissible concentrations of these elements in the environment. This study examines the biochemical impacts of varying Y concentrations (50, 100, and 200 µg L), mimicking a FLW discharge, on the gills and digestive gland of Mytilus galloprovincialis exposed for 14 days.

Effect of specialized pro-resolving mediators on knee joint inflammation.

Background: Chronic inflammation following knee injuries often results in persistent knee pain and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). Understanding the inflammatory processes that follow a joint injury is crucial to effectively mitigate PTOA progression. While inflammation is an integral part of any healing response, unresolved, long-lasting inflammation can be detrimental to the joint.

Selection of black bean pre-cultivars based on adaptability and stability for the State of Rio de Janeiro.

The development of new cultivars is a strategy used in breeding programs to increase food production with environmental sustainability. The genotype × environment interaction is a great challenge in the identification and selection of superior genotypes for different edaphoclimatic conditions. Due to this interaction, it is essential to select and develop materials that can provide not only high productivity but also wide adaptability and production stability.