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 investigate the diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical provocative tests on injuries to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), the scapholunate (SL) ligament, and the lunotriquetral (LT) ligament. ⋯ Level II, systematic review of Level II diagnostic studies.
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To conduct a systematic review of overlapping meta-analyses comparing treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) with intra-articular viscosupplementation (intra-articular hyaluronic acid [IA-HA]) versus oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), intra-articular corticosteroids (IA-corticosteroids), intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (IA-PRP), or intra-articular placebo (IA-placebo) to determine which meta-analyses provide the best current evidence and identify potential causes of discordance. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level I to IV studies.
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To systematically review the results of arthroscopic transtibial pullout repair (ATPR) for posterior medial meniscus root tears. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level III and IV studies.
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To systematically review the results of arthroscopic transtibial pullout repair (ATPR) for posterior medial meniscus root tears. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level III and IV studies.
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Meta Analysis
Does Suture Technique Affect Re-Rupture in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair? A Meta-analysis.
To evaluate the effects of suture configuration, repair method, and tear size on rotator cuff (RC) repair healing. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level I through IV studies.