Safety of Intra-Articular Implantation of Oligo[Poly(ethylene glycol) Fumarate] Scaffolds into the Rabbit Knee.

Implantable biomaterials supporting extended release of pharmacologic agents may permit localized intra-articular delivery of drugs that modulate the fibrotic response to injuries and surgery. Oligo[poly (ethylene glycol)] fumarate (OPF) is an attractive organic carrier, but its safety profile within synovial joints remains unclear. Here, we assessed the safety of OPF sponges using a validated in vivo model of knee arthrofibrosis.

Does Ankle Aspiration for Acute Ankle Fractures Result in Pain Relief? A Prospective Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial.

Objectives: Does ankle aspiration help with pain control in patients with ankle fractures?

Design: Prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Setting: Level 1 Academic Medical Center.

Patients/participants: Consecutive skeletally mature patients with ankle fractures.

Preliminary experience with a new total distal radioulnar joint replacement.

This study reports the intermediate-term results of four patients from a series eight patients who have had an insertion of a new complete distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) prosthesis. A retrospective review was performed for all patients who underwent DRUJ joint replacement with the STABILITY Sigmoid Notch Total DRUJ System between the years of 2003 and 2008. To be included in this report, all patients had to have more than 24 months of follow-up and hand examination by the senior author.

Effect of patient age on the radiographic outcomes of distal radius fractures subject to nonoperative treatment.

Purpose: Our study assessed the radiographic outcomes of nonsurgically treated distal radius fractures of patients who were 18 to 44 years old (group 1), 45 to 64 years old (group 2), and 65 years old or older (group 3).

Methods: All distal radius fractures seen in our emergency department from April 2002 to September 2004 that had nonsurgical management (either casting alone or closed reduction with immobilization) were considered for this study (n = 124; 50 casted, 74 closed reduced). Patients were further classified by age.

Outcomes of isolated glenoid labral injuries in professional baseball pitchers.

Background: Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers who return to competition after labral surgery show a decline in their pitching performance.

Design: Retrospective cohort.

Setting: Tertiary institution.