Improved Outcomes with Arthroscopic Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Cartilage-Derived Matrix Implantation versus Chondroplasty for the Treatment of Focal Chondral Defects of the Knee Joint: A Retrospective Case Series.

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of patients undergoing treatment of focal chondral defects (FCDs) of the knee joint with chondroplasty versus bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and cartilage-derived matrix (CDM) implantation.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for patients diagnosed with Outerbridge grade 3-4 FCDs. Patients were included if they were treated arthroscopically with BMAC/CDM implantation or chondroplasty alone between March 2016 and May 2019 and had more than 1-year follow-up.

Improved Short-Term Outcomes of Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee Following Arthroscopic Treatment With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Cartilage-Derived Matrix.

Purpose: To assess the postoperative objective, subjective, and functional outcomes as well as complication rates in osteochondral defect patients treated with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and cartilage-derived matrix (CDM) during knee arthroscopy.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for patients treated arthroscopically with BMAC and CDM between August 2015 and August 2018 and had more than 1-year follow-up. Demographic factors such as age, sex, body mass index, and comorbidities were collected for all patients.

Arthroscopic Chondral Defect Repair With Extracellular Matrix Scaffold and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate.

Chondral defects of the knee are prevalent and often encountered during arthroscopic procedures. Despite the limited healing potential of chondral defects, several treatment options have been proposed. However, microfracture, osteochondral autograft (or allograft) transfer, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation are all associated with their respective shortcomings.

Risk Factors for Requiring a Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Case-Control Study.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is considered as a successful orthopaedic procedure that attempts to help patients return to their preinjury level of activity. However, some patients may need to undergo revision surgery, and this potentially may be associated with certain surgery-specific or patient risk factors. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the potential role of (1) demographics, (2) family history, (3) graft choice, (4) sport, and (5) mechanism of injury (contact vs.

Short-Term Outcomes Following Endoscopic Proximal Hamstring Repair.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic proximal hamstring repair (ePHR), specifically: (1) functional and subjective outcomes, (2) effectiveness of treatment (preoperative-to-postoperative change), (3) complications, (4) acute versus chronic tears, and (5) partial versus complete tears.

Methods: A retrospective case series of a single-surgeon database for all patients who underwent ePHR between November 2014 and January 2019 with a minimum 1-year follow-up (range, 12 to 48 months) was performed. Charts were analyzed for preoperative and postoperative passive range of motion (PROM), strength, VAS pain, UCLA activity, and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).

Factors Complicating Discharge to Home following Total Knee Arthroplasty-A Single Institution Initiative.

Recently, with the Medicare bundled payments initiative for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there has been a move by many institutions to further streamline costs associated with the entire operative and perioperative process. One of these cost-saving strategies has been to favor discharging patients to home with outpatient services as opposed to discharging to the relatively more expensive rehabilitation facilities. Our aim was to determine the success of a teaching institute's initiative in discharging patients to home instead of a rehabilitation facility.

The Most Cited Original Articles on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in the Past 20 Years.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries continue to be a major focus in sports medicine research. With so many changes to our understanding of ACL anatomy and with rapid advances in reconstruction techniques and rehabilitation protocols within the past 20 years, it is important to identify the landmark research that has laid the foundation for current ACL treatments. Using the Web of Science citation index, a search was carried out for the 30 most cited articles on ACL injury published in the last 20 years.

Cervical Spinal Stenosis in the Setting of Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Nationwide Review of Records from 2007 to 2014.

Recurrent shoulder instability (RSI) and cervical spinal stenosis (CSS) may present with similar clinical symptoms. There is a paucity of data available investigating the incidence of CSS in patients with recurrent shoulder instability. For this reason, we investigated the incidence of CSS in patients with RSI and patient demographics, and compared characteristics of patients with CSS-RSI with those of patients with RSI alone.

A Unique Case of Diagnosed Monocryl Allergy Following Hip Arthroscopy.

Following arthroscopic hip labral repair, trochanteric bursectomy and iliotibial band lengthening, a patient presented with signs and symptoms that are consistent with allergic reactions that were localized to incision sites. The patient reported discomfort due to pain and pruritus about the surgical sites and was treated with antibiotics, antihistamines, and anti-inflammatory medication. Her skin was kept under close observation and, upon consulting with a dermatologist, the diagnosis of Monocryl allergy was made.

National Trends in Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Adult Case Logs.

Objective: Our purpose was to assess United States data to determine if there were changes in the number of adult cases that graduating orthopaedic surgery resident logged.

Design: We assessed the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education data from 2010 to 2016 to identify the number of cases that were reported by graduating orthopaedic surgery residents through the United States. Specifically, we analyzed the mean total number of adult cases per graduating resident.

Cervical Spinal Stenosis with Coexisting Rotator Cuff Tear: A Nationwide Review of Records from 2005 to 2014.

Rotator cuff tear (RCT) and cervical spinal stenosis (CSS) are common pathologies in the elderly. Both conditions may present with lateral shoulder pain and weakness or numbness of the upper extremity, potentially affecting patients' ability to live independently. Few data are available on the incidence of CSS among patients with concurrent RCT.

Accelerated Discharge following Total Knee Arthroplasty May Be Safe in a Teaching Institution.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed yet costly surgical procedures in orthopaedics. With national trends and reimbursements moving in favor of shorter hospital length-of-stay (LOS), it is important to understand the complications associated with discharging patients earlier. This is particularly more challenging in a teaching institution due to complexity and variety of layers of care.

Ultrasound-Guided Calcium Debridement of the Shoulder Joint: A Case Series.

Objective: Our purpose was to assess the outcomes of those who underwent an ultrasound-guided debridement of the deposits. Specifically, we analyzed: (1) function; (2) pain; (3) activity level; (4) patient satisfaction; and (5) complications.

Materials And Methods: A review of patients who underwent an ultrasound-guided debridement of calcific deposits about their shoulder joint between 2005 and 2015 was performed.

Patella Footprint Technique-A Surgical Method for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.

Recurrent patella instability is a common condition that may potentiate substantial knee dysfunction resulting in loss of time from work and sports. There are numerous factors that contribute to recurrent patella instability including tearing of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), shallow trochlea, valgus alignment, externally rotated tibia tubercle, ligamentous laxity, elevated Q angle, and increased tibial tuberosity trochlear groove distance. Reconstruction of the MPFL has been shown to restore patella stability where concomitant pathology is within acceptable limits.

External snapping hip: a systematic review of outcomes following surgical intervention: External snapping hip systematic review.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of surgical management for external snapping hip in terms of: (1) recurrence; (2) complications; and (3) return to pre-injury activities.

Methods: A thorough review of 4 electronic databases- EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, PubMed, and Scopus was performed to find all relevant studies for this review that were published between January 2000 and January 2017 that addressed surgical treatment for external snapping hip. The following reports were excluded: (1) non-English manuscripts; (2) n ⩽ 5; (3) clinical reviews; (4) surgical technique notes; (5) studies only analysing diagnosis; and (6) nonoperative management studies.

A Partial Posterior Bundle Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear in a 10-year old Boy.

Medial-sided elbow pain is becoming more common among pediatric overhead sport athletes. One potential cause of this is a partial or complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Because the growth plate remains open in many of these athletes, the most common injury experienced is an avulsion at the medial epicondyle.

Risk Factors for Contralateral ACL Injury: A Single Institution Case-Control Study.

Our purpose was to evaluate if there is any association between requiring contralateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and various: (1) demographics, (2) patient characteristics, and (3) surgery-specific factors. A prospectively collected database at a single institution was queried to find all patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction between 2012 and 2014. We identified 312 primary ACL reconstruction patients with a mean age of 24 years and a mean follow-up of 3 years (range, 2-5 years).

Iliotibial Band Lengthening: An Arthroscopic Surgical Technique.

Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is a common cause of lateral knee pain in runners and cyclists. Many can be treated nonoperatively; however, some may require surgical lengthening of their IT band to achieve optimal pain relief and a return to preinjury level of activity. Several studies have been published detailing surgical lengthening procedures and satisfactory outcomes after these procedures.

A Single-Incision Technique for Distal Biceps Repair Using a Flexible Reamer.

Distal biceps tendon ruptures are rare injuries that usually occur in middle-aged men. Most of these injuries are repaired acutely to restore preinjury function and strength. There is concern regarding the higher prevalence of certain complications with the double-incision technique.

An Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Avulsion Fracture in a 14-Year Old Boy on Human Growth Hormone.

We present the case of a young man with an anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) avulsion fracture who was taking human growth hormone (HGH) at the time his injury was diagnosed. He presented with chronic hip pain and no traumatic event. Physical exam revealed symptoms of hip impingement.

Low Ankle Sprains: A Current Review of Diagnosis and Treatment.

LLow ankle sprains are common injuries in young athletes. Hence, it is imperative that low ankle sprains are diagnosed and treated quickly and effectively. We reviewed the: (1) anatomy; (2) imaging; (3) physical exam findings; and (4) treatment modalities regarding these injuries.

Does Hepatitis C Affect the Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty at Midterm Follow-Up?

Background: It is estimated that 3%-6% of orthopedic patients, many of whom may undergo lower extremity total joint arthroplasty, are infected with hepatitis C. The purpose of this study was to assess the outcomes of patients with hepatitis C who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) in comparison with a matched control cohort in terms of (1) patient-reported outcomes, (2) implant survivorship, and (3) complications.

Methods: Fifty-four hips in 49 hepatitis C-infected patients who underwent a primary THA between 2002 and 2011 were reviewed.

Management of Nasal Fractures in Sports.

Nasal fractures represent approximately 60% of all maxillofacial injuries that occur in athletic activities; however, there are no current guidelines regarding immediate sideline management of these injuries. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to (1) summarize the anatomy, etiology, and incidence of nasal fractures, and (2) evaluate the current body of literature regarding immediate on-field and subsequent outpatient management. It is imperative to establish that the athlete's airway is not compromised and there are no other severe concomitant injuries, such as a concussion, ocular injury, or leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.