Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair.

Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow is a problem most associated with baseball pitchers but can be a challenging pathology for any overhead throwing athlete. The prevalence of these injuries has been steadily increasing over the past several decades, as has the need for surgical management. Surgical reconstruction has long been considered the gold standard for complete ulnar collateral ligament injuries in throwers, but repair has surfaced as a viable option for younger patients or those with isolated proximal or distal injuries with good tissue quality.

Short-term outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a custom baseplate for severe glenoid deficiency.

Hypothesis And Background: Complex glenoid bone loss and deformity present a challenge for the shoulder arthroplasty surgeon. Eccentric reaming, bone grafting, augmented glenoid components, and salvage hemiarthroplasty are common strategies for managing these patients. The glenoid vault reconstruction system (VRS; Zimmer-Biomet) is a novel solution for both primary and revision arthroplasty using a custom glenoid baseplate.

Incidence of Knee Injuries on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass in National Collegiate Athletic Association American Football: 2004-2005 Through 2013-2014 Seasons.

Background: The use of artificial turf in American football continues to grow in popularity, and the effect of these playing surfaces on athletic injuries remains controversial. Knee injuries account for a significant portion of injuries in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football league; however, the effect of artificial surfaces on knee injuries remains ill-defined.

Hypothesis: There is no difference in the rate or mechanism of knee ligament and meniscal injuries during NCAA football events on natural grass and artificial turf playing surfaces.

Increased opioid consumption in diabetics with operative ankle fractures: a retrospective case-control study.

Introduction: Opioids are commonly used for post-operative pain control. It is known that diabetic patients with ankle fractures will experience prolonged healing, higher risk of hardware failure, and an increased risk of infection. However, the opioid requirements amongst this patient cohort have not been previously evaluated.