Nov 29, 2021

Excessive general joint laxity, a negative prognostic factor in joint instability, has not been studied to determine its relationship with bipolar bone loss in anterior shoulder instability.

In conclusion, patients with anterior shoulder instability and excessive joint laxity had significantly wider Hill-Sachs...

Oct 29, 2021

Preoperative quantification of bone loss has a significant effect on surgical decision making and patient outcomes. Various measurement techniques for calculating glenoid bone loss have been proposed in the literature. To date, no studies have directly compared measurement techniques to determine which technique,...

Sep 27, 2021

Coracoclavicular (CC) ligament reconstruction is a commonly performed procedure for high-grade acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations. Although distal clavicle and coracoid process fractures represent potential complications, they have been described in only case reports and small case series.

In conclusion, fracture...

Sep 3, 2021

The long-term outcomes of single- versus double-row fixation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are not currently known.

In conclusion, a statistically significant (but likely not clinically important) difference in WORC scores was seen at 10-year follow-up in favor of double-row fixation. Between baseline and 10-year...

Aug 4, 2021

Although blood flow restriction (BFR) is becoming increasingly popular in physical therapy and athletic training settings, little is known about the effects of BFR combined with low-intensity exercise (LIX) on muscles proximal to the site of occlusion.

In conclusion, combined BFR-LIX may yield greater increases...