Publications by authors named "Christopher M LaPrade"

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the role of lower extremity blood flow restriction (BFR) in the athletic population.

Methods: This study was conducted using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement guidelines. Searches of level I and II studies were performed on PubMed, Embase, Cochrane databases.

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  • The posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee was historically difficult to understand and treat, leading to high failure rates with non-anatomic reconstruction methods known as "fibular slings".
  • Newer anatomic reconstruction techniques aim to restore all three main PLC stabilizers, with two primary approaches: tibiofibular-based (LaPrade and Engebretsen) and fibular-based (Levy/Marx, Arciero).
  • The tibiofibular approach is considered superior as it better mimics the knee's natural structure and function, while certain conditions warrant the use of tibial tunnels instead of fibular-based reconstructions.
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Purpose: To explore the indications, outcomes, and complications related to slope-reducing osteotomies in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears or graft failure. A secondary aim was to create an algorithm on the basis of the current literature and authors' opinions.

Methods: This study was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.

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Purpose: To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes and complications between medial opening wedge (MOW) and lateral closing wedge (LCW) high tibial osteotomies (HTOs) in the setting of medial compartment osteoarthritis with genu varus alignment.

Methods: This study was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Studies that reported on MOW or LCW HTOs in the setting of medial compartment osteoarthritis were included.

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  • Medial meniscal ramp lesions occur at the junctions of the medial meniscus and are often found in up to 42% of ACL tears, but commonly go undetected due to limitations in MRI and physical examinations.
  • Proper arthroscopic evaluation, including modified techniques, is necessary for effective diagnosis and treatment of these lesions to prevent increased knee instability and potential ACL graft failure.
  • The video article outlines a systematic approach to identify and assess ramp lesions, demonstrating an innovative mini-open repair technique during ACL reconstruction surgery.
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Background: Outcomes after posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction (PCLR) have been reported to be inferior to those of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Furthermore, combined ligament injuries have been reported to have inferior outcomes compared with isolated PCLR.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to report on PCLR outcomes and failure rates and compare these outcomes between isolated PCLR and multiligament knee surgery involving the PCL.

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With the improved recognition of meniscal root tears over the past decade, it has become clear that root repairs are necessary in most patients indicated for a repair to prevent the further progression of osteoarthritis. Root repairs are cost beneficial to and prevent the early need for a total knee arthroplasty. As further postoperative follow-up occurs for root repairs, we have found that most patients have significantly improved patient-reported outcomes, while it is still clear that further clinical outcome study as well as further refinement of surgical technique is necessary.

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Recent studies have suggested that up to 8% of patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can present with a combined medial meniscal ramp lesion (MMRL) and lateral meniscus root tear (LMRT). MMRLs and LMRTs often are missed preoperatively and can increase the risk of ACL graft failure if left untreated. Given the potential synergistic biomechanical consequences and challenging repair techniques used for treatment, our group commonly refers to this presentation (MMRL-LMRT-ACL) as the "new terrible triad" of ACL pathology.

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Radial tears of the meniscus disrupt circumferential fibers that allow for the dispersion of axial tibiofemoral forces. Both nonoperative treatment and meniscectomy carry increased risk of early-onset degeneration of the joint because of decreased contact surface area and increased point-loading of the chondral surfaces. Radial type tears are also notable for the relatively high failure rate associated with repair.

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Introduction: Enchondromas and grade 1 chondrosarcomas are commonly encountered low-grade chondroid tumors in the proximal humerus. While there is a concern for malignant transformation, few studies have evaluated the natural history of these lesions. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the natural history of proximal humerus low-grade chondroid lesions managed both conservatively and surgically, and to define management criteria using clinical and radiographic findings for these low-grade chondroid lesions.

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Case: A 12-year-old skeletally immature girl presented with 1 year of persistent instability after an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture. With a period of nonoperative management, her PCL stress radiographic measurements significantly decreased and her posterior tibial slope increased because the primary ORIF effectively led to growth arrest with an early fusion of the posterior tibial physis. At age 13 years when she was skeletally mature, revision PCL and fibular collateral ligament (FCL) reconstructions were performed.

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Case: This case report describes the clinical outcomes for 2 patients who underwent a primary or revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a combined inside-out and transtibial pullout repair for a medial meniscal ramp lesion (MMRL) and a lateral meniscus root tear (LMRT), respectively. Promising short-term outcomes were seen at the one-year follow-up for both patients.

Conclusions: Utilization of these repair techniques can successfully treat a combined MMRL and LMRT injury at the time of primary or revision ACL reconstruction.

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Major league baseball (MLB) pitchers are at risk of numerous injuries during play, and there is an increasing focus on evaluating their performance in the context of injury. Historically, performance after return to play (RTP) from injury has focused on general descriptive statistics, such as innings or games played, or rate statistics with inherent variability (eg, earned run average, walks and hits per inning pitched, strikeouts per 9 innings, or walks per 9 innings). However, in recent years, MLB has incorporated advanced technology and tracking systems in every stadium, allowing for more in-depth analysis of pitcher-specific data that are captured with every pitch of every game.

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Background: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is commonly performed in Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, with variable reported effects on velocity and traditional rate statistics. Currently, no studies have evaluated spin rate in the context of return to play (RTP) after injury. Greater spin rate has become increasingly sought after in the baseball community, as it is believed to be a vital aspect of pitch effectiveness.

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As youth sports participation has increased in recent years, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) have become increasingly common in pediatric patients. Historically, ACL reconstruction was delayed in pediatric patients to avoid physeal damage with the potential for leg-length discrepancy or angular deformity. Current research shows that delaying reconstruction or choosing nonoperative management is associated with increased rates of meniscal and chondral injuries, persistent knee instability, and low rates of return to previous activity.

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Background: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears are prevalent in Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers and can cause significant loss of time with varying reports of impact on performance. Revision UCL reconstruction (UCLR) is becoming increasingly common, with little known about the effects on fastball (FB) velocity and usage (FB%) in this setting.

Hypothesis/purpose: The purpose was to evaluate the effect of revision UCLR on MLB pitchers with respect to postoperative FB velocity and FB% at 1 and 2 years after return to play.

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Objective: To examine the current evidence regarding return-to-play (RTP) and performance after Achilles tendon rupture in elite athletes treated with operative intervention.

Design: Scoping review.

Data Sources: Published sources identified through a PubMed search of elite athletes, defined as professional or division one collegiate athletes in baseball, basketball, American football or soccer.

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Patellar instability is one of the most prevalent knee disorders, with dislocations occurring in 5 to 43 cases per 10,000 annually. Traumatic patellar dislocation can result in significant morbidity and is associated with patellofemoral chondral injuries and fractures, medial soft tissue disruption, pain, and reduced function, and can lead to patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Chronic and recurrent instability can lead to deformation and incompetence of the medial soft tissue stabilizers.

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Background: Various surgical treatment options exist for repairing, replacing, or regenerating tissue to fill osteochondral defects. Biologic augmentation has been increasingly studied as an adjunct in the surgical treatment of osteochondral defects of the knee in animal and human models.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of the study was to systematically review use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow concentrate (BMC) augmentation in the surgical treatment of osteochondral knee defects and to describe the outcomes.

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Objective: To determine the accuracy of International Classification of Disease Version 10 (ICD-10) coding for ankle fracture injury patterns.

Design: Retrospective cohort study PATIENTS: 97 adult patients with fractures about the ankle (rotational ankle fracture or distal tibia fracture) from 2016 to 2020, selected by stratified random sampling.

Intervention: Assignment of an ICD-10 code representative of a rotational ankle fracture, pilon fracture, or unspecified fracture of the lower leg.

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Background: Hip dislocation is a rare occurrence during sports but carries serious implications for athletes.

Purpose: To systematically review treatment strategies and outcomes for hip dislocation in athletes, with the ultimate goal of providing sports medicine physicians with the information necessary to appropriately treat and counsel patients sustaining this injury.

Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4.

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Residual anterolateral rotatory laxity following injury and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has become a popular topic and has generated interest in characterizing the relative contribution from the anterolateral structures of the knee. Studies have reported on the anatomic and biomechanical features of the anterolateral ligament (ALL), revealing a role in restraining internal tibial rotation in both ACL-intact and ACL-deficient knees. The Kaplan fibers of the iliotibial band have also been reported to provide significant restraint to internal tibial rotation.

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Background: Metal screws are traditionally used to fix the coracoid process to the glenoid. Despite stable fixation, metal screws have been associated with hardware complications. Therefore, some studies have advocated for suture button fixation during the Latarjet procedure to reduce the complications associated with screw fixation.

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