Return to Play and Performance Perceptions of Baseball Players After Isolated SLAP Tear Repair.

Background: Variable return-to-play (RTP) rates have been reported after surgical repair of superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears in baseball players. Many studies, however, have not controlled for concomitant shoulder injuries.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to evaluate rates of RTP and return to previous or higher performance level (RTPP) and long-term outcomes after isolated SLAP tear repair.

Return to Play and Outcomes in Baseball Players After Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior Repairs.

Background: Few studies have documented the outcomes of superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) repairs in baseball players. Furthermore, the results of these previous studies varied widely and were based on small numbers of patients. Hypothesis/Purpose: The purpose was to report return-to-play (RTP) rates and validated subjective outcome scores for baseball players after SLAP repair.

Correlation between cervical spine sagittal alignment and clinical outcome after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Studies have shown that maintenance of lordosis improves outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The relationship between maintenance or restoration of lordosis after ACDF and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures has not been evaluated. Preoperative and 2-year postoperative cervical lordosis (C2-C7) and segmental lordosis were measured from upright lateral cervical spine radiographs in patients who had ACDF.

Experience with a large-frame, disposable external fixator.

External fixation is a temporizing measure that has a long history in the treatment of fractures. Thirty-eight newly designed large-frame external fixators were applied for acute lower-limb fractures and pelvis injuries in a level I trauma center. In 75% of cases, the frames were used for first-stage skeletal stabilization, followed by revision to plates or nails 1 to 2 weeks later.