Clinical Examination in the Diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Blinded, Cross-sectional Evaluation.

Objective: This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of clinical tests for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Methods: This study prospectively evaluated the effectiveness of the Lachman test, anterior drawer test, and lever test in diagnosing ACL injury in 133 patients with knee pathology. The examiner was blinded to the patient's history, symptoms, and laterality of the pain at the time of examination.

Traditional Modified Broström vs Suture Tape Ligament Augmentation.

Background: The modified Broström (MB) procedure has long been the mainstay for the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). Recently, suture tape (ST) has emerged as augmentation for this repair. The clinical benefit of such augmentation has yet to be fully established.

Demographic changes in US trampoline-related injuries from 1998 to 2017: cause for alarm.

Background: Recreational sports facilities with trampolines have become increasingly popular, and trampoline-related injuries incurred have been increasing. The goal of this study was to determine impact of recreational sports facilities on trampoline-associated injuries.

Methods: An epidemiological study was performed using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS).

Neural circuit involved in idiopathic infantile nystagmus syndrome based on FMRI.

Purpose: To identify the neural circuitry of idiopathic infantile nystagmus syndrome (INS), characterized by an early onset alternating series of slow and rapid eye movements that can manifest in different waveforms and genetic lines. The neural circuitry of INS is currently unknown.

Methods: A novel functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) method, referred to as the null zone fMRI technique, was used to identify the neural circuitry for INS.

PET/CT of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an exceedingly rare genetic disorder of connective tissue characterized by extensive and irreversible heterotopic ossification of soft-tissue masses that develop in response to inflammation or trauma. Successful management relies on preventative measures and avoidance of invasive procedures such as intramuscular injections and biopsies. Early diagnosis can prevent extensive heterotopic ossification and is possible with recognition of the classic clinical findings in the feet in association with rapidly evolving soft-tissue masses of the trunk and extremities.