Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparative study of the influence of room-temperature and warmed fluid irrigation on body temperature in arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of irrigation fluid temperature on body temperature and other variables, and to determine their correlations. ⋯ Level I, therapeutic randomized controlled trial.
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The investigation of disease-modifying treatment options for osteoarthritis (OA) has become an important aspect of orthopaedic care. The purpose of this review is to critically evaluate the evidence for the use of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for knee OA with the goal of elucidating their indications for clinical use. The published clinical studies of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate on OA are reviewed within the context of evidence-based medicine. ⋯ In the literature satisfying our inclusion criteria, glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and chondroitin sulfate have individually shown inconsistent efficacy in decreasing OA pain and improving joint function. Many studies confirmed OA pain relief with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate use. The excellent safety profile of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate therapy should be discussed with patients, and these supplements may serve a role as an initial treatment modality for many OA patients.
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Comparative Study
Scapular dyskinesis and SICK scapula syndrome in patients with chronic type III acromioclavicular dislocation.
This study was aimed at evaluating whether scapular dyskinesis and, eventually, SICK (Scapular malposition, Inferior medial border prominence, Coracoid pain and malposition, and dysKinesis of scapular movement) scapula syndrome develop in patients with chronic type III acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation. ⋯ Level IV, prognostic case series.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of single- and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon-bone autografts.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare postoperative knee stability and functional scores between single- and double- bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with the use of quadriceps tendon-bone autografts at a 2-year follow-up. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Comparative Study
Tibiofemoral joint contact area and pressure after single- and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
The purpose of this study was to compare the tibiofemoral contact area and pressure after single-bundle (SB) and double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction by use of 2 femoral and 2 tibial tunnels in intact cadaveric knees. ⋯ Our findings suggest that the changes in the contact area and pressures after SB ACL reconstruction may be one of the causes of osteoarthritis on long-term follow-up. DB ACL reconstruction may reduce the incidence of osteoarthritis by closely restoring contact area and pressure.