Single-cell analysis of menstrual endometrial tissues defines phenotypes associated with endometriosis.

Background: Endometriosis is a common, complex disorder which is underrecognized and subject to prolonged delays in diagnosis. It is accompanied by significant changes in the eutopic endometrial lining.

Methods: We have undertaken the first single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-Seq) comparison of endometrial tissues in freshly collected menstrual effluent (ME) from 33 subjects, including confirmed endometriosis patients (cases) and controls as well as symptomatic subjects (who have chronic symptoms suggestive of endometriosis but have not been diagnosed).

Biceps Tenodesis as an Attractive Alternative to Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) Repair for Type II SLAP Lesions in Active-Duty Military Patients Younger Than 35 Years.

Background: Biceps tenodesis has been suggested as a superior surgical technique compared with isolated labral repair for superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears in patients older than 35 years. The superiority of this procedure in younger patients, however, is yet to be determined.

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of arthroscopic SLAP repair with those of arthroscopic-assisted subpectoral biceps tenodesis for type II SLAP tears in active-duty military patients younger than 35 years.

Outcomes of Simultaneous Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair and Inferior Labral Repair Among Active Patients Younger Than 40 Years.

Rotator cuff tears as a consequence of shoulder instability, which are uncommon among patients younger than 40 years, have been found to be more prevalent in active duty service members in this age group. As a result, this population provides a unique opportunity to study concurrent arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff and inferior labrum tears in young, active patients, a topic that has not been studied extensively. The goal of this study was to report clinical outcomes of rotator cuff and inferior labral tears managed concurrently with all-arthroscopic repair for military patients younger than 40 years.

Direct repair of chronic pectoralis major tears in active duty military patients.

Objective: To express the significance and report the clinical outcomes of active duty military patients who underwent direct pectoralis major repairs in a chronic setting.

Methods: Retrospective review of data collected on 16 active duty military patients who underwent direct repair of a chronic pectoralis major tear. Pre-operative and post-operative evaluations (minimum 2 year follow up; mean, 53.