Cartilage injuries: a review of 31,516 knee arthroscopies.

Although articular cartilage injuries of the knee are common, injured cartilage has a limited ability to heal. Recent data suggest that articular cartilage grafting may provide treatment for these injuries. To define the patient population that might benefit from cartilage grafting, 31,516 knee arthroscopies were reviewed.

Acute compartment syndrome in ruptured Baker's cyst.

We present a case report of a previously healthy 43-year-old man with a Baker's cyst and spontaneous venous bleeding in a leg compartment, which caused a compartment syndrome. A thorough evaluation of this case and the treatment are explored.

Acute effects of periarterial sympathectomy on the cutaneous microcirculation.

The clinical effects of peripheral sympathectomy on patients with vaso-occlusive disease are often dramatic and include relief of pain, improved quality of life, and healing of ulcers. Peripheral periarterial sympathectomy is known to increase skin temperature and to maximize the nutritional component of peripheral blood flow, but the pathophysiology of vaso-occlusive disease and the physiologic mechanisms of this treatment are unknown. In this study, the acute effects of periarterial sympathectomy were directly observed in a rabbit ear model of digital microcirculation (arterioles, arteriovenous anastomoses, and venules).

Rehabilitation programmes following arthroscopic meniscectomy in athletes.

The athlete with a meniscal injury can be returned to activity quickly and safely with appropriate treatment and rehabilitation. When injuries occur in the relatively avascular inner zones of the meniscus, partial meniscectomy is usually the treatment of choice. The rehabilitation programme should emphasise decreasing inflammation, restoring motion, increasing strength, and safe return to competition.

Lengthening and deformity correction of the upper extremity by the Ilizarov technique.

Correction of deformities of the upper extremity, postoperative treatments, and complications are the topics addressed in this article. Both forearm and humeral lengthening are included along with details of results and a discussion section.