The Intergluteal Fat Stripe in Patients With Hip Abductor Tears.

Background: With a hip abductor tendon tear, widening of the intergluteal space, or "fat stripe," is a characteristic change seen in and around the gluteus medius and minimus.

Purpose: To determine the relationship of the intergluteal fat stripe in hips with pathologic abductor tears compared with the contralateral side and to evaluate the association of fat stripe size with hip-specific patient-reported outcome measures.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Increased opioid use following rotator cuff repair associated with prior opioid use and surgeon prescription patterns.

Background: Prescription opioids are standard of care for postoperative pain management after musculoskeletal surgery, but there is no guideline or consensus on best practices. Variability in the intensity of opioids prescribed for postoperative recovery has been documented, but it is unclear whether this variability is clinically motivated or associated with provider practice patterns, or how this variation is associated with patient outcomes. This study described variation in the intensity of opioids prescribed for patients undergoing rotator cuff repair (RCR) and examined associations with provider prescribing patterns and patients' long-term opioid use outcomes.

Managing Sports-related Concussions From Time of Injury Through Return to Play.

Sports-related concussions continue to generate widespread interest. A concussion is a complex pathophysiologic process, with or without loss of consciousness, that results in a disturbance of brain function. Risk factors include age <18 years, female sex, and history of a previous concussion.