Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repair Using Umbilical Cord Graft: A Preliminary Observational Study.

Due to the high rate of rotator cuff re-tear there is an extensive research on augmentation of rotator cuff repairs. The purpose of this single center, prospective study was to evaluate the results of augmentation of the rotator cuff repair with an umbilical cord allograft. The graft group in which the rotator cuff repair was augmented with the graft as an on-lay patch was consisted of 14 patients, while the control group was consisted of 10 patients.

Association of vitamin D, BMD and knee osteoarthritis in postmenopausal women.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the association of knee OA with bone mineral density (BMD) and vitamin D serum levels in postmenopausal women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study including 240 postmenopausal women with knee OA was conducted. Demographic data were recorded along with balance and functionality scores.