Distal Mononeuropathy and Nerve Release After Open and Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Matched Cohort Analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if patients who have undergone prior open or arthroscopic shoulder surgery and develop distal mononeuropathy (DMN) achieve the same clinical benefit after nerve release compared with those who did not have a prior shoulder procedure.

Methods: Patients were identified by Current Procedural Terminology code for shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder stabilization, and rotator cuff repair and if they had an ensuing nerve release (cubital or carpal tunnel) within 2 years of shoulder surgery. Another cohort that underwent nerve release surgery for DMN with no prior history of shoulder surgery was identified and subsequently matched to the first cohort by a 3:1 (control:case) ratio.

Correlation of Radiographic Healing on Advanced Imaging in Young Adults and Adolescents With Symptomatic Spondylolysis Before and After Treatment: A Retrospective Study.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Objective: To determine the effect of conservative measures on radiographic outcomes in those with isolated spondylolysis.

Summary Of Background Data: Spondylolysis is a common cause of low back pain in pediatric patients, affecting between 4.