The Relationship Between All-Suture and Solid Medial-Row Anchors and Patient-Reported Outcomes for Double-Row Suture Bridge Rotator Cuff Repair.

Background: The use of all-suture anchors for rotator cuff repair is increasing. Potential benefits include decreased bone loss and decreased damage to the chondral surface. Minimal evidence exists comparing outcomes among medial-row anchor fixation methods in double-row suture bridge rotator cuff repair.

Outcomes of Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair Using a Novel All-Suture Soft Anchor Medial Row.

Background: Few studies have examined the short-term clinical outcomes of rotator cuff repair (RCR) with all-suture anchors for medial row anchor fixation.

Purpose: To evaluate clinical outcomes of double-row suture bridge RCR using a novel all-suture medial row anchor.

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

Survivorship Analysis in Asymptomatic COVID-19+ Hip Fracture Patients: Is There an Increase in Mortality?

Purpose: Mortality rates following hip fracture surgery have been well-studied. This study was conducted to examine mortality rates in asymptomatic patients presenting for treatment of acute hip fractures with concurrent positive COVID-19(+) tests compared to those with negative COVID-19(-) tests.

Materials And Methods: A total of 149 consecutive patients undergoing hip fracture surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic at two academic medical centers were reviewed retrospectively.

Scapulothoracic Dissociation: A Review of an Orthopedic Emergency.

Scapulothoracic dissociation is a rare and devastating injury that is considered an orthopedic emergency. It is critical to recognize this injury early based on mechanism, physical examination, and radiographic parameters. Initial management should be focused on resuscitation and evaluation for potential limb-threatening ischemia.

High Complication Rate in Young Patients With High-Energy Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures.

Although intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients are common injuries that have been studied extensively, little has been reported about high-energy intertrochanteric fractures in younger patients. This study examined the injury characteristics and outcomes of high-energy intertrochanteric fractures in patients younger than 65 years treated with either sliding hip screws (SHSs) or cephalomedullary nails (CMNs). A total of 37 patients younger than 65 years (mean age, 45 years) with high-energy intertrochanteric fractures and mean follow-up of 34 weeks were identified; 21 patients were treated with SHSs, and 16 patients were treated with CMNs.

Tibial Stress Fractures in Athletes.

Tibial stress fractures are common in the athlete. There are various causes of these fractures, the most common being a sudden increase in training intensity. Most of these injuries are treated conservatively; however, some may require operative intervention.

Effect of femoral component design on patellofemoral crepitance and patella clunk syndrome after posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty.

The purpose of this study was to determine if recent changes to the femoral component of a particular posterior-stabilized total knee prosthesis would affect the incidence of postoperative patellofemoral crepitance and patella clunk syndrome. One hundred eight total knee arthroplasties were performed with the conventional design; 136 were performed after the femoral component was changed. Complications were compared between the groups with an average follow-up of 17.