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 aims of this study were (1) to perform a systematic review of meta-analyses evaluating platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in the treatment of knee joint cartilage degenerative pathology, (2) to provide a framework for analysis and interpretation of the best available evidence to provide recommendations for use (or lack thereof) of PRP in the setting of knee osteoarthritis (OA), and (3) to identify literature gaps where continued investigation would be suggested. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level II through IV studies.
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To determine whether there are differences in retear rates among arthroscopic single-row, double-row, and suture bridge rotator cuff repair. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level I through IV studies.
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To report the retear rate and retear pattern after double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (DR-ARCR) with the use of absorbable sutures as medial anchor sutures and to address the advantage of the use of absorbable sutures in medial-row anchors. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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To evaluate the safety and accuracy of a transhumeral portal to arthroscopically access and prepare the glenohumeral articular surface without subscapularis transection or glenohumeral dislocation. ⋯ These findings describe an arthroscopic transhumeral portal that achieves perpendicular access to the glenohumeral joint surfaces without transection of the subscapularis or dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. This transhumeral portal may assist in articular cartilage repair and resurfacing of the glenohumeral joint.