Occurrence of inadequate ACL healing after Dynamic Intraligamentary Stabilization and functional outcome-a multicentre case series.

Introduction: Dynamic Intraligamentary Stabilization (DIS) is a technique for preservation, anatomical repair and stabilization of a freshly injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term re-operation rate when compared to traditional autograft reconstruction.

Methods: Four, from the developer independent, centres enrolled patients that underwent ACL repair by DIS, according to the specific indications given by MRI imaging at a minimum follow-up of 12 months.

A pilot case-control study of behavioral aspects and risk factors in Swiss climbers.

Background: Climbing is a popular sport in Switzerland, with approximately 100 000 active participants. There is an inherent risk of falls, overuse and stress-related trauma, with a reported injury rate of 4.2 injuries per 1000 climbing hours.

Are there risk factors for snowboard injuries? A case-control multicentre study of 559 snowboarders.

Objective: To analyse risk factors leading to injuries during snowboarding.

Design: A case-control multicentre survey of injured and non-injured snowboarders.

Setting: One tertiary and two secondary trauma centres in Bern, Switzerland.