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
Hamstring donor-site block: evaluation of pain control after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using a hamstring donor-site block in controlling postoperative pain levels after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with autogenous hamstring graft. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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The objective of this study was to analyze the injury patterns of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) in acute lateral patellar dislocations (LPDs) considering the anatomically relevant factors of patellar instability. ⋯ Level IV, diagnostic case-control study.
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Comparative Study
Axial and sagittal knee geometry as a risk factor for noncontact anterior cruciate ligament tear: a case-control study.
The purpose of this study was to compare the axial and sagittal geometry of the distal femur and proximal tibia in men and women with and without noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears to determine whether a difference existed in these groups. ⋯ Level III, case-control study.