Publications by authors named "Don A Buford"
Purpose: To establish consensus statements on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of musculoskeletal pathologies.
Methods: A consensus process on the treatment of PRP using a modified Delphi technique was conducted. Thirty-five orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians participated in these consensus statements on PRP.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of ultrasound in diagnosing rotator cuff tears during routine office visits, emphasizing its growing acceptance in orthopedic practice despite limited supporting literature.
- A total of 145 patients had their preoperative ultrasound and surgical imaging analyzed by three orthopedic surgeons, focusing on the visibility of the rotator cuff tendon edges.
- The results indicated that if the tendon edge is visible on ultrasound, it strongly predicts reparability during surgery, with a high positive predictive value of 97.6%, suggesting ultrasound could be a valuable tool in pre-surgical assessments.