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 purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiologic and functional outcomes of an anatomic reconstruction of both acromioclavicular (AC) and coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments in types III to V AC injuries using nylon tape and no metal hardware. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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To evaluate the clinical results of surgical repair of complete distal triceps tendon rupture using suture anchors and high-strength sutures by use of validated outcome measures. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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To determine the incidence of and factors that contribute to the development of hypothermia during hip arthroscopic surgery. ⋯ The incidence of hypothermia below 35°C (95°F) in patients who underwent hip arthroscopy for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement is 2.7%. The factors that contribute toward the development of hypothermia during hip arthroscopic surgery are prolonged surgery time, low body mass index, low blood pressure during the procedure, and low temperature of the arthroscopic irrigation fluid.
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To determine the safety and efficacy of a new arthroscopic technique for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) for articular cartilage defects in the knee. ⋯ We report a comprehensive 24-month follow-up in the first 20 patients who underwent the arthroscopic MACI technique. This technique is a safe and efficacious procedure with improved clinical and radiologic outcomes over the 2-year period.
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Comparative Study
Long-term outcome of arthroscopic massive rotator cuff repair: the importance of double-row fixation.
The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate the long-term functional outcome of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of massive rotator cuff tears (RCTs) and (2) compare double-row (DR) and single-row (SR) repairs. ⋯ When a DR repair of a massive RCT is possible, on the basis of the ability to mobilize the tendons, a better long-term functional outcome can be expected compared with an SR repair. Given the known high risk of recurrence after repair of massive RCTs and the knowledge that functional outcome is related to recurrence, a DR repair of massive RCTs should be performed when there is sufficient tendon mobility.