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 evaluate and compare two adjustable femoral cortical suspensory fixation devices used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction through a novel, direct computed tomography (CT) analysis metric and biomechanical laxity testing in a matched cadaveric human knee study. ⋯ Use of either of the adjustable-loop cortical suspensory devices in our analysis would appear to produce similar, acceptable laxity outcomes and minimal effects in terms of device-related loop displacement.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells With Microfracture Versus Microfracture Alone: 2-Year Follow-up of a Prospective Randomized Trial.
To compare the clinical and radiologic efficacy of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) with fibrin glue and microfracture (MFX) versus MFX alone in patients with symptomatic knee cartilage defects. ⋯ Level II, prospective comparative study.
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Editorial Comment
Editorial Commentary: The Demise of Randomized Controlled Trials in Hip Arthroscopy?
Hip arthroscopists asked to participate in randomized controlled trials are reluctant to offer treatment without correction of osseous deformities but may be more willing to enroll patients in studies on management of capsulolabral structures.
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To compare the relation of extrusion of the graft with the position of the allograft between the parapatellar and transpatellar approaches and to show the primary importance of an anatomically correct position by comparing the chondroprotective effects after lateral meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) with those of normal healthy knees. ⋯ The transpatellar approach is likely to have a more anatomic placement of graft with a subsequent greater chondroprotective effect; thereby, it may reduce the overall risk of degenerative osteoarthritis after lateral MAT.
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To determine if the use of thigh-high compression stockings could decrease the incidence of cerebral desaturation events (CDEs) in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m(2) or greater undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in the beach-chair position (BCP). ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic case series.