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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Randomized Controlled Trial
Are femoral nerve blocks effective for early postoperative pain management after hip arthroscopy?
To evaluate the utility of femoral nerve blocks in postoperative pain control after hip arthroscopy. ⋯ Level II, randomized controlled trial.
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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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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.