ACL reconstruction with femoral cortical button fixation yielded good 20-year outcomes
More than 20 years after patients underwent ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon graft and femoral cortical button fixation, they had a low failure rate, low awareness of the operated knee and good clinical stability.
Multiple shoulder dislocations increased risk of bone loss
More than one shoulder dislocation prior to anterior stabilization surgery significantly predicted bone loss among athletes, according to results.
Allograft reconstruction of rotator cuff had better outcomes, lower retear rate vs repair
Reconstruction of massive rotator cuff tears with an acellular dermal matrix allograft yielded better patient-reported outcomes and a lower retear rate compared with rotator cuff repair, according to results.
Arthroscopic Bankart repair may reduce secondary shoulder dislocation in young patients
Published results showed treatment of anterior shoulder dislocation with arthroscopic Bankart repair may reduce the risk of secondary shoulder dislocation and improve functional outcomes compared with nonoperative treatment.
Osteochondral allograft knee transplantation relieves pain, improves function in athletes
Patients who underwent osteochondral allograft knee transplantation had significant improvements in pain relief and functional outcomes, even when they did not return to sport, according to published results.
