Differential Impact of Body Mass Index in Hip Arthroscopy: Obesity Does Not Impact Outcomes.

Hip arthroscopy is commonly used for the treatment of hip pathologies. As population obesity rates continue to increase, elucidating the impact of body mass index (BMI) on hip arthroscopy outcomes is essential. This investigation was conducted to quantify the effects of BMI on hip arthroscopy outcomes.

Functional Anterior Knee Pain and Return to Sport Following Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a frequently used technique but has been associated with a high incidence of postoperative anterior knee pain. However, previous studies have not evaluated if this anterior knee pain is functionally limiting for patients. This study introduces the concept of functional anterior knee pain, or kneecap pain that limits patients' ability to return to their prior level of activity or sport.

Twitter Use Among Orthopedic Surgery Journals Correlates With Increased Citation Rates.

Use of alternative online means of distribution for research is a rapidly evolving area in orthopedics. In this study, we investigate the impact of Twitter on research citation rates and the association between Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) and citation rates across major orthopedic journals. Original research articles published in a selection of 10 journals between January 2018 and December 2018 were analyzed for number and source of tweets, AAS, and number of citations.

Management of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy.

Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that can lead to chronic, debilitating heel pain in athletes and nonathletes alike. Conservative treatment options include activity and shoe wear modification, physical therapy, injections, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy. When nonsurgical treatment fails, surgical treatment is recommended.

Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema post cocaine and amphetamine insufflation.

A 20-year-old gentleman presented with blood-streaked vomitus after insufflation of an unknown amount of powder cocaine and amphetamine. This was taken with an unspecified amount of alcohol. Other notable symptoms were dysphagia, chest pain, palpitations and the patient reported a 'crunchy' sensation in his chest.

Biomechanical Evaluation of Humerus Fracture After Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis With Interference Screw Versus Unicortical Button.

Purpose: To compare the torsional failure strength of the humerus after subpectoral biceps tenodesis with an interference screw versus a unicortical button in a human cadaveric model.

Methods: Thirteen matched pairs of fresh-frozen human cadaveric upper extremities were randomized to receive either 2.6 × 12 mm unicortical button or 6.

Dual Purpose Use of Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon for Management of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures.

Chronic Achilles tendon ruptures are uncommon and increase long-term morbidity when untreated. There is no standard treatment for this condition. Chronic Achilles tendon rupture was repaired in 10 patients by harvesting the flexor hallucis longus tendon (FHL) using a minimally invasive technique.