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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Comparative Study
Facilitated tendon-bone healing by local delivery of recombinant hepatocyte growth factor in rabbits.
This study was performed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) on tendon-bone healing in a rabbit model. ⋯ Application of HGF may be considered as a new therapeutic approach to accelerate healing and rehabilitation after ligament reconstruction.
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Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release.
This study compared endoscopic carpal tunnel release with the conventional open technique with respect to short- and long-term improvements in functional and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Endoscopic carpal tunnel release provides a faster recovery to operated patients for the first 2 weeks, with faster relief of pain and faster improvement in functional abilities. Paresthesia and numbness subside in an identical manner with the 2 techniques. At 1 year postoperatively, both open and endoscopic techniques seem to be equivalently efficient.