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
Ultrasonography- or electrophysiology-guided suprascapular nerve block in arthroscopic acromioplasty: a prospective, double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled study of efficacy.
To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography-guided (UG) and electrophysiology-guided (EG) suprascapular nerve block (SNB) for arthroscopic acromioplasty with regard to pain relief. ⋯ Level I, randomized controlled trial with significant difference.
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Comparative Study
A cross-sectional study comparing the rates of osteoarthritis, laxity, and quality of life in primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
The purpose of this study was to assess the degree of osteoarthritis, degree of laxity, and quality-of-life (QOL) scores in primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.