Sport specialization in female military cadets led to higher risk of overuse injuries
Higher levels of sports specialization prior to U.S. military service led to an increased risk of lower extremity stress fractures in female cadets, according to results presented at the NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia and AT Expo.
Retraining faulty movement patterns could play a role in patellofemoral pain
Movement retraining without adhering to basic motor control principles may be associated with increased patellofemoral pain, according to published results.
Superior capsular reconstruction may be effective for irreparable rotator cuff tears
Superior capsular reconstruction using a dermal allograft had positive outcome scores and a low revision rate in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, according to results.
Previous meniscal repair significant predictor of revision ACL reconstruction outcomes
Patients who have had previous meniscectomy or chondral damage noted at the time of revision ACL reconstruction have worse outcomes at 2 years, but the impact is increased at 6 years, according to recently presented study results.
PRP may improve clinical outcomes of knee OA better than hyaluronic acid
Patients with knee osteoarthritis treated with platelet-rich plasma injections may have improved clinical outcomes compared with patients who received hyaluronic acid injections, according to published results.
