Prognostic factors associated with failure to return to sport following primary arthroscopic Bankart repair: a retrospective multicenter study.

Background: Even though many studies have been published regarding return-to-sport (RTS) rates following arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR), evidence regarding prognostic factors for which patients do not RTS is limited. The aim of this study was to identify prognostic factors that are associated with failure to RTS and failure to return to preinjury level of sport (RTPS) following primary ABR. The hypothesis was that prognostic factors for failure to RTS and failure to RTPS would be similar to those predisposing recurrence.

Effectiveness of local exercise therapy versus spinal manual therapy in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: medium term follow-up results of a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Increasing evidence has shown benefits of spinal manipulations in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). There is scarcity regarding medium term effects of spinal manual therapy on outcome measures in PFPS patients. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of local exercise therapy and spinal manual therapy for knee pain, function and maximum voluntary peak force (MVPF) velocity of the quadriceps in PFPS patients.

Microcrack-associated bone remodeling is rarely observed in biopsies from athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome.

The pathology of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is unknown. Studies suggest that MTSS is a bony overload injury, but histological evidence is sparse. The presence of microdamage, and its potential association with targeted remodeling, could provide evidence for the pathogenesis of MTSS.

Factors associated with a more rapid recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using multivariate analysis.

Background: In the past, several studies investigated factors that are prognostic or associated with outcome after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. A recent review showed that only limited evidence is available for most studied factors, and that insufficient analysis methods were used commonly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to add more weight to the existing evidence, about factors that are associated with a more rapid outcome after ACL reconstruction.

Impact of Patient Sex on Clinical Outcomes: Data From an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Registry, 2008-2013.

Background: The Combined Quality Care Anterior Cruciate Ligament registry provides data for clinical research regarding primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.

Purpose: To explore the data with regard to the clinical outcomes between sexes after ACL reconstruction in a Dutch population.

Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Prevalence of unrecognized heart failure in older persons with shortness of breath on exertion.

Aims: The majority of patients with heart failure are diagnosed in primary care, but underdiagnosis is common. Shortness of breath is a prevalent complaint of older persons and one of the key symptoms of heart failure. We assessed the prevalence of unrecognized heart failure in elderly patients presenting to primary care with shortness of breath on exertion.

Strategy to recognize and initiate treatment of chronic heart failure in primary care (STRETCH): a cluster randomized trial.

Background: Most patients with heart failure are diagnosed and managed in primary care, however, underdiagnosis and undertreatment are common. We assessed whether implementation of a diagnostic-therapeutic strategy improves functionality, health-related quality of life, and uptake of heart failure medication in primary care.

Methods/design: A selective screening study followed by a single-blind cluster randomized trial in primary care.

Preoperative patient and injury factors of successful rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with single-bundle techniques.

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to determine which patient determinants and injury factors, before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by arthroscopic single-bundle techniques, affect postoperative rehabilitation.

Methods: A search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Database of Clinical Trials was performed up to February 2013. After application of our inclusion criteria, a final selection was made based on studies' methodologic score assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Use of platelet rich plasma to treat plantar fasciitis: design of a multi centre randomized controlled trial.

Background: If conservative treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis fails, often a corticosteroid injection is given. Corticosteroid injection gives temporarily pain reduction, but no healing. Blood platelets initiate the natural healing rate.

Posterolateral elbow impingement in professional boxers.

Background: Elbow injury is common in boxing, but it has not been reported in the literature. The onset is often a hyperextension trauma caused by a missed hit. Clinically the boxers complain of pain, stiffness, and an extension deficit.