The American journal of sports medicine
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Although the use of rotator interval closure is frequently advocated as a useful supplement to shoulder instability repairs, the addition of a rotator interval closure after arthroscopic instability repair has not been fully investigated. ⋯ Arthroscopic closure may be beneficial in certain cases of anterior shoulder instability; however, posterior instability was not improved. Predictable losses of external rotation after rotator interval closure are of concern.
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Little data exist regarding the treatment of young high school and college athletes with medial ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency of the elbow. It would be logical to assume that younger patients would have less damage to the ligament, allowing the possibility of repair. ⋯ Primary repair of proximal and distal injuries of the medial ulnar collateral ligament is a viable alternative in the non-professional athlete. Graft reconstructions may not be necessary to obtain favorable outcomes and rapid return to sports in non-professional athletes who require surgical intervention for medial elbow instability.
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Comparative Study
Snowboarding and ski boarding injuries in Niigata, Japan.
The purpose of this study was to compare the injury patterns and incidence of snowboarding and ski boarding injuries with that of alpine skiing in 2000 to 2005, as there are few previous studies comparing these 3 sports, especially in Asia. ⋯ Injury prevention strategies should focus on jumps for snowboarders and ski boarders.
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The management of acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is controversial. ⋯ This minimally invasive technique using a suture anchor for the treatment of acute AC dislocation is easily performed.
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Arthroscopic release of the capsule is a popular treatment option for chronic refractory frozen shoulder. Additional release of the intra-articular part of the subscapularis is controversial regarding possible impairment of subscapularis function. ⋯ Arthroscopic capsular release combined with a release of the intra-articular portion of the subscapularis tendon revealed good clinical results in the arthroscopic treatment of adhesive capsulitis without significant loss of internal rotation strength.