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 results of posterior arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis (ASTA) by use of a posterior 2-portal approach in the prone position and to describe the surgical technique. ⋯ ASTA in the prone position through a posterior 2-portal approach provided safe access and superior visualization of the posterior talocalcaneal facet and easy fixation of posterior screws. This technique also provided good clinical outcomes (good results in 81% of patients according to the Angus and Cowell scoring system and a mean modified AOFAS score of 84 points) and a 94% union rate at a mean of 11 weeks.
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Comparative Study
Facilitated tendon-bone healing by local delivery of recombinant hepatocyte growth factor in rabbits.
This study was performed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) on tendon-bone healing in a rabbit model. ⋯ Application of HGF may be considered as a new therapeutic approach to accelerate healing and rehabilitation after ligament reconstruction.
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Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release.
This study compared endoscopic carpal tunnel release with the conventional open technique with respect to short- and long-term improvements in functional and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Endoscopic carpal tunnel release provides a faster recovery to operated patients for the first 2 weeks, with faster relief of pain and faster improvement in functional abilities. Paresthesia and numbness subside in an identical manner with the 2 techniques. At 1 year postoperatively, both open and endoscopic techniques seem to be equivalently efficient.
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Comparative Study
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft: intermediate-term outcome.
The purpose of this study was to compare the intermediate-term outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction by use of bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB), quadriceps tendon with a bone plug (BQT), and quadriceps tendon without a bone plug (QT). ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.