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 compare the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with adult knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and to explore the most effective and safe protocol by using a meta-analysis method. ⋯ Level I, meta-analysis of Level I RCTs.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Patellar Tendon Versus 4-Strand Semitendinosus and Gracilis Autografts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With Mid- to Long-Term Follow-Up.
To compare patellar tendon (PT) autografts with 4-strand semitendinosus and gracilis (STG) autografts concerning knee stability, functional outcomes, as well as complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction at minimal follow-up of 5 years. ⋯ Level I, meta-analysis of Level I studies.
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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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Meta Analysis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials.
To perform a systematic review of the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to augment anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. ⋯ Level I; systematic review of level I evidence.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the most appropriate surgical interventions for patients with knee articular cartilage defects from the level I randomized clinical trials. ⋯ Level I: meta-analysis of Level I studies.