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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To accurately evaluate the effects of bone marrow aspirate (BMA) augmentation on osteochondral allograft (OCA) integration on early postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using the comprehensive Osteochondral Allograft MRI Scoring System (OCAMRISS). ⋯ Level III, case-control study.
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To systematically review the available clinical data regarding the use of autologous IL-1 receptor antagonist blood products (AILBPs) and their validity as an alternative intra-articular (IA) therapy for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level II through IV studies.
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To evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of knotless suture bridge repair after a minimum of 5 years of follow-up. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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To assess whether preoperative subpectoral tenderness in patients with rotator cuff tears was associated with arthroscopic findings of tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps, as well as whether they had resolution of their subpectoral tenderness postoperatively after tenodesis or tenotomy. ⋯ Level III, prospective comparative study.
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To administer the Hip Preservation Surgery Expectations Survey to a large sample of patients to ascertain the prevalence of their preoperative expectations and to assess expectations in terms of demographic and clinical characteristics. ⋯ Patients' preoperative expectations vary according to demographic and clinical characteristics as measured in a survey study.