Validity, Responsiveness, and Reliability of the ACL-QOL in an Adolescent Population.

Background: The anterior cruciate ligament quality of life (ACL-QOL) score is a disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure that assesses patients with ACL deficient and reconstructed knees. The ACL-QOL has demonstrated validity, responsiveness, and reliability in adult populations but has yet to be specifically evaluated in adolescent patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity, responsiveness, and reliability of the ACL-QOL in an adolescent population.

Treatment for Clubfoot: Stockinette Versus Webril Cast Padding in the Ponseti Method.

Background: The Ponseti method of serial manipulation and casting revolutionized the treatment of one of the most common congenital orthopaedic conditions-clubfoot-resulting in less surgical morbidity and better functional results. Several studies have examined aspects of nonoperative treatment but none have explored the effect of different types of undercast padding.

Methods: The authors performed a randomized controlled trial comparing cotton Stockinette and Webril undercast padding using the Ponseti method.