Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Using a Needle Arthroscope for Visualization Resulted in Greater Retention of Postoperative Quadriceps Muscle Strength Compared to Traditional Arthroscope.

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate differences in post-arthroscopic partial meniscectomy patients based upon the use of a small-bore needle arthroscope or traditional arthroscope for intraoperative visualization.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-eight patients were randomized in a 1:1 fashion to have the visualization for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy performed with either a needle arthroscope or traditional arthroscope. Prior to surgery and one-week post procedure, patients underwent peak torque isometric knee extension testing using a handheld dynamometer and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score collection.

Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Rupture Repair: A Surgical Technique Video Case Report and Cadaveric Anatomic Demonstration.

Isolated latissimus dorsi tendon rupture is an exceedingly rare injury with a paucity of literature available to help guide management. The anatomy of the posterior aspect of the axilla and chest wall is complex. Nonoperative treatment has been described as an acceptable form of management for these injuries.

Microdiscectomy Insurance Medical Necessity Criteria Are Inconsistent and Unnecessarily Restrictive.

Background: Microdiscectomy for patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy refractory to conservative therapy has significantly better outcomes than continued nonoperative management. The North American Spine Society (NASS) outlined specific criteria to establish medical necessity for elective lumbar microdiscectomy. We hypothesized that insurance providers have substantial variability among one another and from the NASS guidelines.