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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Review Comparative Study
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Versus Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscus Lesions: How Robust Is the Current Evidence? A Critical Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis.
The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate study quality and risk of bias for randomized trials comparing partial meniscectomy with physical therapy in middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscus tears. ⋯ Level II, systematic review of Level I and II studies.
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The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature to evaluate the reliability, or the ability of a repeated measurement to yield consistent results, and validity of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at evaluating anatomy and pathology of the anterolateral ligament of the knee (ALL) in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Furthermore, the incidence and association of ALL injury with the pivot-shift examination, and other structural injuries, will be reviewed for additional clinical relevance. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of level II-IV studies.
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Comparative Study
Prevalence of High-Grade Cartilage Defects in Patients With Borderline Dysplasia With Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Comparative Cohort Study.
To compare the prevalence, size, and location of Outerbridge grade III and IV cartilage defects on the femoral head and acetabulum between patients with borderline acetabular dysplasia and patients with non-borderline dysplasia who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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The purpose of this article is to (1) examine trends in preoperative and prolonged postoperative opioid analgesic use in patient undergoing hip arthroscopy, (2) characterize risk factors for prolonged opioid analgesic use following hip arthroscopy, and (3) explore preoperative and prolonged postoperative opioid analgesic use as independent risk factors for complications following hip arthroscopy. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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To evaluate whether players with a history of an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) before the National Football League (NFL) Combine played or started fewer games and/or participated in fewer eligible snaps compared with NFL Combine participants without a history of knee injury or surgery. ⋯ Level III, case-control study.