The bone–patellar tendon–bone (BTB) autograft
is associated with difficulty with kneeling after anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) reconstruction; however, it is unclear whether it
results in a more painful or symptomatic knee compared with the
hamstring tendon autograft.
Arthrofibrosis (AF) after anterior cruciate
ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remains a challenge. There is a
paucity of data on arthroscopic interventions for AF after
ACLR.
In conclusion, an arthroscopic intervention
for AF after ACLR successfully improved knee ROM and pain. Patients
who underwent either early or late...
Grit is the disposition to strive for
long-term goals despite setbacks and challenges. Given the lengthy,
arduous process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACLR), an athlete's grit may predict postoperative
outcomes across time.
In conclusion, athletes with higher baseline
grit...
Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) is
being performed more frequently with anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) to decrease graft failure rates. The
posterior tibial slope (PTS) affects ACL graft failure rates. The
effect of ACLR + LET on tibial motion and graft forces with
increasing PTS has not...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used
extensively in clinical practice to treat patients with symptomatic
knee osteoarthritis (OA). Leukocyte-poor PRP (LP-PRP) has been
clinically preferred over leukocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP); however, it
is unclear which cytokine mediators of pain and inflammation are
present in...
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