Limb preference impacts single-leg forward hop limb symmetry index values following ACL reconstruction.

Following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction limb dominance for performing tasks is not considered when making rehabilitation progression decisions. The purpose of this study was to determine if strength and functional outcomes differ between individuals who injured their preferred or nonpreferred jumping limb and to determine if these same outcomes differ between individuals who injured their preferred or nonpreferred limb used to kick a ball. A secondary purpose was to determine the association of quadriceps strength and single-leg forward hop performance with patient self-reported function.

Quadriceps Strength Influences Patient Function More Than Single Leg Forward Hop During Late-Stage ACL Rehabilitation.

Background: A comprehensive battery of tests are used to inform return to play decisions following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Performance measures contribute to patient function, but it is not clear if achieving symmetrical performance on strength and hop tests is sufficient or if a patient also needs to meet minimum unilateral thresholds.

Hypothesis/purpose: To determine the association of quadriceps strength and single-leg forward hop performance with patient-reported function, as measured by the IKDC Subjective Knee Form (IKDC), during late-stage ACL rehabilitation.

Quadriceps muscle activation and radiographic osteoarthritis following ACL revision.

Purpose: Quadriceps strength and activation may play an important role in the recovery from ACL revision surgery. The purpose of this study was to describe quadriceps strength and central activation ratio (CAR) and correlate with radiographic findings in patients with ACL revision surgery.

Methods: Twenty-one patients who were on average 47.

Massive rotator cuff tear in an adolescent athlete: a case report.

Full-thickness rotator cuff tears in the young athlete are a rare injury. These injuries typically result from an acute traumatic event in a contact athlete, as opposed to overuse injuries more commonly seen in throwing athletes. Acute tears may be initially overlooked, with the symptoms attributed to other, more common causes, such as cuff contusion or brachial plexus neuropraxia ("stinger" or "burner").

Semimembranosus tendon viewed through an isolated medial meniscus capsular avulsion: a case report.

The semimembranosus is a key component of the complex anatomy of the posteromedial knee. Its multiple distal insertions are intimately associated with the posterior capsule, medial meniscus, and posterior oblique ligament. Visualization of the semimembranosus is possible during arthroscopy when a significant posteromedial capsular injury is present.

All-inside meniscal repair.

All-inside meniscal repair has gained widespread popularity over recent years. The devices and techniques have rapidly evolved, resulting in increased ease of use and reduced surgical times and risk to the neurovascular structures. Despite these advances, inside-out suture repairs remain the current gold standard, with proven long-term results.

Meniscal repair: indications and techniques.

Meniscal tears are exceedingly common. Because the meniscus serves many vital functions to the knee joint, the preservation of meniscal tissue through meniscal repair is ideal. However, not all meniscal tears are amenable to repair, and each case must be critically assessed for repair suitability.

Internet use in the bariatric surgery patient population.

Background: Many patients rely on the Internet for gathering medical information. Bariatric patients appear to explore the Internet for information regarding weight loss surgery. This investigation studied the hypothesis that Internet use is common among the bariatric population.

Weight changes in spouses of gastric bypass patients.

Background: The effectiveness of gastric bypass for weight loss has been demonstrated. No study has documented the effect of this surgery on patient spouses' weight. Excess leftover food may be consumed by the spouses of gastric bypass patients, which may increase the total caloric intake compared to the preoperative intake.