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 compare the relation of extrusion of the graft with the position of the allograft between the parapatellar and transpatellar approaches and to show the primary importance of an anatomically correct position by comparing the chondroprotective effects after lateral meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) with those of normal healthy knees. ⋯ The transpatellar approach is likely to have a more anatomic placement of graft with a subsequent greater chondroprotective effect; thereby, it may reduce the overall risk of degenerative osteoarthritis after lateral MAT.
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Comparative Study
Outcome Comparison Between in Situ Repair Versus Tear Completion Repair for Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears.
To compare the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic in situ repair with the tear completion repair technique for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PT-RCTs). ⋯ Level II, prospective comparative study.
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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.