Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Sep 2015
Anatomic observation of the running space of the suprascapular nerve at the suprascapular notch in the same direction as the nerve.
The configuration of suprascapular notch was previously analysed from the anteroposterior viewing. However, the approach direction of the suprascapular nerve (SSN) to the inlet of the suprascapular notch is consistently craniocaudal and mediolateral. We propose a new method to observe the suprascapular notch according to the running course of the SSN. We reviewed the anatomic characteristics of the suprascapular notch in relation to the nerve. ⋯ Based on the present study, the space between the STSL and deep fascia of the subscapularis formed the space for the nerve to run through. As a clinical implication, this new method to assess the suprascapular notch in the nerve approach direction might develop the imaging techniques for evaluation of SSN entrapment.
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Sep 2015
Clinical TrialSuture anchor repair of proximal rectus femoris avulsions in elite football players.
To report the results of suture anchor repair of proximal rectus femoris avulsions in elite football players. ⋯ Suture anchor repair of proximal rectus femoris avulsions allows unrestricted return to play in professional elite football players. Return to play can be expected at approximately 16 weeks post-operatively.
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Sep 2015
Lower limb clinical and radiographic osteoarthritis in former elite male athletes.
To investigate the prevalence of lower extremities clinical and radiographic OA in former elite male athletes and referents from the general population and to examine its association with the participants' demographic characteristics. ⋯ In the absence of major bone and soft tissue lower limb trauma during their athletic career, former elite athletes may not be at increased risk of developing clinical OA. Radiographic signs of OA present at a significantly higher incidence and possibly precede the clinical onset of OA. Age, BMI and occupation are identified as strong predictors of the development of OA in former elite athletes.
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The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive quantitative analysis of capsular thickness adjacent to the acetabular rim in clinically relevant locations. ⋯ The hip capsule was thickest between the 1 and 2 o'clock positions for all measured distances from the acetabular labrum and reached its maximum thickness at 2 o'clock, which corresponds to the location of the iliofemoral ligament.