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 analyze the reliability and validity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injuries in chronic lateral ankle instability by comparing its findings with arthroscopic findings. ⋯ Level III, diagnostic study of nonconsecutive patients (without consistently applied reference gold standard).
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To evaluate a short, hip-oriented outcome instrument, based on the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI), in patients undergoing surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). ⋯ Level II, development of diagnostic criteria based on consecutive patients (with universally applied reference gold standard).
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To evaluate the results of arthroscopic capsulolabral repair for the treatment of posterior shoulder instability in a throwing athlete cohort when compared with non-throwers. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of postoperative magnetic resonance imaging and second-look arthroscopy for evaluating meniscal allograft transplantation.
The aim of this study was to compare the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation of transplanted meniscal allograft with second-look arthroscopy and evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of MRI for assessing graft status. ⋯ Level III, study of non-consecutive patients evaluating a diagnostic test with a gold standard.