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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The purpose was to evaluate the load to failure of 2 coracoid fixation techniques after transfer of the coracoid to the anterior glenoid neck. ⋯ These data may influence surgeons' decisions regarding coracoid fixation as well as postoperative rehabilitation after coracoid transfer.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A randomized study of the effectiveness of suprascapular nerve block in patient satisfaction and outcome after arthroscopic subacromial decompression.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the suprascapular nerve (SSN) block in pain reduction after arthroscopic subacromial decompression operations and its influence on patient satisfaction. Furthermore, we wanted to evaluate whether better perioperative pain management could positively influence postoperative shoulder function. ⋯ Patients treated with SSN blocks had less pain overall, which led to a decreased need for analgesics in comparison to the subacromial infiltration and placebo groups. Furthermore, patients in the SSN-blocked group achieved better postoperative ROM and were significantly more satisfied after surgery.
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The objective of this study was to conduct a follow-up evaluation of an arthroscopic reattachment technique using an avulsed deep component of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (dc-TFCC) from the fovea of the distal ulna (ulnar fovea). ⋯ Arthroscopic reattachment of the avulsed TFCC to the ulnar fovea by the described technique is a valid alternative for treating avulsion of the foveal TFCC insertion.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relation between the position of the transverse ligament, the anterior edge of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial footprint, and the center of the ACL tibial insertion. We used arthroscopy for localization of the anatomic landmarks, followed by insertions of guide pins under direct visualization, and then the position of these guide pins was checked on plain lateral radiographs. ⋯ The transverse ligament can be considered as a new landmark for tibial tunnel positioning during anatomic ACL reconstruction.
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The purpose was to determine whether systemic tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) blockade can improve rotator cuff healing in a rat model. ⋯ TNF-α blockade may influence rotator cuff tendon healing.