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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Obesity is highly prevalent among patients with knee and shoulder injuries and is associated with greater odds of surgical treatment for these injuries. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the literature that has examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and outcomes of ambulatory knee and shoulder surgery. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level I, III, and IV studies.
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Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has become an accepted treatment option for patients with severe hip dysplasia. In addition to correcting acetabular architecture, consideration has been given to concomitant joint evaluation and treatment of coexisting intra-articular pathologic conditions, which can be identified with hip arthroscopy or through an open arthrotomy. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the prevalence of intra-articular pathologic conditions identified arthroscopically compared with that of those identified with open arthrotomy. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level IV studies.
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The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the available Level I and Level II literature on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a therapeutic intervention in the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Level II, systematic review of Level I and II studies.
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To evaluate the evidence for application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in lateral epicondylitis. ⋯ Level III, systematic review of Level I to III studies.
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Review Meta Analysis
Outcomes of single-row versus double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence.
Our purpose was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical outcomes of single-row versus double-row repair. ⋯ Level III, systematic review of Levels I, II, and III studies.