Superior Capsular Reconstruction With the Mini-open Keyhole Technique Using Achilles Allograft Shows Favorable Outcomes for Patients With Preoperative Pseudoparalysis but Worse Outcomes and Strength With Longer Duration of Pseudoparalysis.

Purpose: To analyze whether superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) with a keyhole technique using Achilles allograft can improve pseudoparalysis in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears and to identify preoperative factors that influence clinical outcomes.

Methods: Between January 2018 and October 2021, patient data were retrospectively collected from SCR patients who underwent our institution's keyhole technique using Achilles allograft with minimum 2-year follow-up. Patients were categorized into 2 groups: pseudoparalysis group (P group) and no pseudoparalysis group (NP group).

Outcomes After Superior Capsular Reconstruction With an Achilles Tendon-Bone Allograft Using the Modified Keyhole Technique: A 2-Year Follow-up of a Novel Technique for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.

Background: Despite improved outcomes, failure or nonhealing of graft materials has been reported after superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Purpose: To evaluate the short-term clinical and radiological outcomes of a novel technique for SCR using an Achilles tendon-bone allograft.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Significant radiologic factors related to clinical outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff retear repair.

Background: Healing of the tendon itself is not always related to successful clinical outcomes after rotator cuff repair. It was hypothesized that certain radiologic factors affecting clinical outcomes could exist in case of the retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) and the radiologic factors could help predict clinical process. The purpose of this study was to identify the radiologic factors associated with clinical outcomes of the retear after ARCR.

Outcomes of Primary Volar Locking Plate Fixation of Open Distal Radius Fractures.

Few studies have reported the outcomes of primary volar locking plate fixation in Gustilo and Anderson type II and IIIA open distal radius fractures. We report the outcomes of treatment of Gustilo and Anderson type II and IIIA open distal radius fractures using primary volar locking plate fixation. We retrospectively reviewed 24 patients with open distal radius fractures who were treated using primary volar locking plate fixation.

Clinical outcomes of bending versus non-bending of the plate hook in acromioclavicular joint dislocation.

Background: We aimed to assess the effect of plate hook bending in treatment of acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation by analyzing clinical and radiological results according to the angle of the plate hook (APH).

Methods: This was a retrospective, observational, case-control study including 76 patients with acute AC joint dislocation that were divided into two groups according to treatment with bent or unbent plate hook. The visual analog scale (VAS), the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score, and range of motion (ROM) were evaluated as clinical outcomes.

Efficacy of 2-stage revision using a prosthesis of antibiotic-loaded acrylic cement spacer with or without cortical strut allograft in infected total elbow arthroplasty.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a self-manufactured prosthesis of antibiotic-loaded acrylic cement (PROSTALAC) spacer with or without cortical strut allograft in infected total elbow arthroplasty.

Methods: Between March 2009 and February 2018, we enrolled 18 patients (mean age, 66.9 years) who underwent 2-stage revision arthroplasty for prosthetic infection following total elbow arthroplasty.

Arthroscopic Treatment of a Type II Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Lesion Combined with a Bankart Lesion: Comparative Study between Debridement and Repair of Type II SLAP Lesion by the Status of Lesion.

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate results of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repairs and debridement of type II SLAP lesions combined with Bankart lesions.

Methods: Between 2010 and 2014, total 58 patients with anterior shoulder instability due to a Bankart lesion combined with a type II SLAP lesion were enrolled. Patients were divided into two groups: group C consisted of 30 patients, each with a communicated Bankart and type II SLAP lesion and group NC consisted of 28 patients, each with a non-communicated Bankart and type II SLAP lesion.

Arthroscopic Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair.

Background: Lateral ulnar collateral ligament injury following unstable elbow dislocation can induce posterolateral rotatory instability that requires surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of arthroscopic repair of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex in an unstable elbow joint.

Methods: The study group consisted of 13 patients who experienced posterolateral rotatory instability after an unstable elbow dislocation with an injury to the lateral ulnar collateral ligament.

Is the arthroscopic modified tension band suture technique suitable for all full-thickness rotator cuff tears?

Background: We aimed to identify the clinical and structural outcomes after arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears of all sizes with a modified tension band suture technique.

Methods: Among 63 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for a full-thickness rotator cuff tear with the modified tension band suture technique at a single hospital between July 2011 and March 2013, 47 were enrolled in this study. The mean follow-up period was 29 months.