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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To systematically review the literature to compare the adductor canal block (ACB) with the femoral nerve block (FNB) following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in terms of early postoperative analgesic requirements and postoperative quadriceps strength. ⋯ I, systematic review and meta-analysis of Level I studies.
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To evaluate the long-term clinical and radiologic outcomes of third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for the treatment of focal cartilage defects of the knee. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparing Ultrasound-Guided Needling Combined With a Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection Versus High-Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis of the Rotator Cuff: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To compare clinical and radiographic outcomes after treatment with standardized high-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound-guided needling (UGN) in patients with symptomatic calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff who were nonresponsive to conservative treatment. ⋯ II, randomized controlled trial.
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Review Meta Analysis
Recurrent Patellar Dislocations Without Untreated Predisposing Factors: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Versus Other Medial Soft-Tissue Surgical Techniques-A Meta-analysis.
To provide a direct comparison between medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction and the other medial patellofemoral soft-tissue surgeries in the restoration of the medial patellar restraint after lateral patellar dislocations in the absence of untreated predisposing factors such as high grade trochlear dysplasia, knee malalignment, patella alta or high tibial tubercle-trochlear groove distance. ⋯ Level III (meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized comparative trials).
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Editorial Comment
Editorial Commentary: Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction: Is Better (Anatomy) the Enemy of Good?
The negative consequences of neglected posterolateral corner injury (PLC) have led to numerous advancements in the understanding and treatment of these injuries. As anatomic, biomechanical, and clinical knowledge of PLC injury continues to progress, finding the balance between re-creating native anatomy and safely performing PLC reconstruction continues to provide challenges to surgeons managing this complex constellation of injuries.