Long-term results of a randomized study on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with or without a synthetic degradable augmentation device to support the autograft.

Purpose: The aim was to compare the outcome of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autograft, with and without a poly(urethane urea) augmentation device.

Methods: Patients were randomized to BPTB reconstruction with a synthetic degradable augmentation device (n = 96) or without augmentation (n = 105). Follow-ups were made during 4 years after surgical treatment with the KT1000 arthrometer for objective evaluation of sagittal stability.

Total proximal hamstring ruptures: clinical and MRI aspects including guidelines for postoperative rehabilitation.

The aim of this article is to provide a state-of-the-art review for treatment of acute, total proximal hamstring tendon ruptures. For total proximal hamstring tendon ruptures, early (<2-3 w) surgical refixation minimizes muscle atrophy and facilitates a somewhat predictable time course for healing and rehabilitation. A postoperative rehabilitation program is detailed that has been used by one physical therapist for the past 7 years on over 200 patients with surgical repair for total proximal hamstring tendon rupture.

Forward lunge: a training study of eccentric exercises of the lower limbs.

A few studies have shown that eccentric exercise is effective for prevention and treatment of muscle injuries. Most earlier studies on eccentric exercises have used training with advanced equipment. Forward lunges are considered eccentric exercises, and they may be performed without any equipment.

A prospective 2-year follow-up study of plantar incisions in the treatment of primary intermetatarsal neuromas (Morton's neuroma).

Background: The aim of this prospective study, with a mean 29 (minimum 24) months follow-up was to evaluate the outcome of surgical treatment with a longitudinal, plantar incision of primary Morton's neuromas.

Methods: All 55 patients (59 feet) had their pre-and post-operative pain assessed using VAS, and pre-operative radiographs evaluated. Two independent orthopedic surgeons performed the follow-up examinations.

Proximal hamstring strains of stretching type in different sports: injury situations, clinical and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics, and return to sport.

Background: Hamstring strains can be of at least 2 types, 1 occurring during high-speed running and the other during motions in which the hamstring muscles reach extreme lengths, as documented for sprinters and dancers.

Hypothesis: Hamstring strains in different sports, with similar injury situations to dancers, also show similarities in symptoms, injury location, and recovery time.

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