The American journal of sports medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Continuous femoral nerve block versus intra-articular injection for pain control after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Continuous femoral nerve blocks have been recommended for postoperative pain control after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. ⋯ Continuous femoral block with ropivacaine appeared to have no clinical advantage in the immediate postoperative period after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction when compared with an intra-articular injection of bupivacaine/morphine. Both methods are effective for pain control after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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A new generation of flexible all-inside meniscal repair devices is available, but clinical studies with these devices are lacking. ⋯ The RapidLoc has an acceptable intermediate-term clinical healing rate in patients undergoing concurrent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Predictive variables for failure should be considered during operative decision making.
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The incidence, morphologic characteristics, and cross-sectional area of meniscofemoral ligaments of the knee are still not clarified. ⋯ The meniscofemoral ligaments contributed significantly to the cross-sectional area of the posterior cruciate ligament complex.
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The incidence of hamstring muscle injuries in professional rugby union is high, but evidence-based information on risk factors and injury-prevention strategies in this sport is limited. ⋯ The Nordic hamstring strengthening exercise may reduce the incidence and severity of hamstring muscle injuries sustained during training and competition.