Early Clinical Results Following Repair of Gluteal Tendon Tears.

Gluteal tendinopathy is a common source of impairment in adults due to degenerative changes in the gluteus medius tendon. We identified patients with gluteal tendinopathy who underwent surgery with a minimum six-month follow up. Radiographs, magnetic resonance images, demographic data, Hip Outcome Score (HOS), Veterans Rand 12-item health survey (VR-12), and a patient survey were reviewed.

Comparison of Lateral Closing-Wedge Versus Medial Opening-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy on Knee Joint Alignment and Kinematics in the ACL-Deficient Knee.

Background: Lateral closing-wedge (LCW) and medial opening-wedge (MOW) high tibial osteotomies (HTOs) correct varus knee alignment and stabilize the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient knee. Tibiofemoral and patellofemoral alignment and kinematics after HTO are not well quantified.

Purpose: To compare the effect of LCW and MOW HTO on tibiofemoral and patellofemoral alignment in the ACL-deficient knee.

The basic science behind biologic augmentation of tendon-bone healing: a scientific review.

Rotator cuff tears are common musculoskeletal injuries that often require surgical repair. Despite advances in surgical techniques, including progression from a single row of anchors to double-row constructs, recurrent tearing or failure to heal still complicates 10% to 94% of repairs. The surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears is aimed at providing the best mechanical environment for tendon healing.

Operative management of ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency in adolescent athletes.

Background: The incidence of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries of the elbow has increased in adolescents over the past decade because of widespread participation in athletics and heightened awareness among physicians.

Hypothesis: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction using the docking technique would result in a successful return to athletic activity in this age group.

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

Surgical options for patellar stabilization in the skeletally immature patient.

Patella dislocation is a common injury in children and adolescents and occurs at a rate of 29 to 43 per 100,000 among the 10- to 17-year-olds. The variety and types of patellar instability seen in a pediatric orthopedic population may differ slightly from those seen in an adult clinic. Four main types of pediatric patellar instability exist and include: posttraumatic, syndromic, obligatory,and fixed.