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What is the best order or pairing of examination maneuvers to diagnose #SLAPLesions ? @beaumontorthoresidency @UICOrtho #UICSportsMedicine

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A new study shows a majority (82%) of adolescent patients presenting with FAI syndrome can be managed nonoperatively, with significant improvements in outcome scores at a mean follow-up of two years:

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New robotic study on ankle microinstability. Rupture of only the superior fascicle of the ATFL may lead to microinstability of the ankle joint, without objective clinical findings of gross clinical laxity! @dr .mikidalmau #universitatdebarcelona

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Which landing postures create a high risk for ACL or cartilage injury? #InjuryPrevention #Biomechanics @UToledo @UToledoMed

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New research shows NBA players who participated in multiple sports during high school played in more games an experienced fewer major injuries:

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Deltoid repair with augmentation may reduce or avoid the need for prolonged postoperative immobilization and encourage accelerated rehabilitation, preventing stiffness and promoting earlier return to preinjury activity. #ankleinstability @SPRIVail

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New study from @OSVResearchUnit and @latrobe shows that poor single leg squat performance is an indicator of quadriceps weakness after #ACLreconstruction

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Medial patellar ligaments — MPFL, MPTL, MPML, and MQTFL — defined anatomically and radiographically with these 👌pictures and illustrations:

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Surgery demonstrated no benefit in patient quality of life, satisfaction, function, or prevention of complications following completely displaced #claviclefractures in adolescents at 2 years after injury. @BostonChildrens

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ACL reconstruction may not prevent against post-traumatic knee OA. But does it paradoxically increase the rate of OA? A new meta-analysis finds that the prevalence of OA after an ACL reconstruction significantly increased with time! More from the research:

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Multi-center registry reveals that pediatric & adolescent #meniscustears needing #kneesurgery are more complex and more frequent in those with higher BMI and more common with concomitant #ACLtear . @prism_society @POSNA_org

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Injury prevention helps keep our young throwers in the game! A nearly 50% reduction in throwing-related injuries as well as improved performance were seen in young #baseball players with the implementation of a 10-mnute prevention program #injuryprevention

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Taking a closer look at the blood supply of lateral ankle ligaments – an anatomic study in this month’s issue:

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Now Online | Evidence-Based Best-Practice Guidelines for Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Young Female Athletes:

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Young athletes who are highly specialized in one sport more likely to have a history of injury, especially overuse:

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Patellofemoral joint loading varies across 35 common rehab exercises. @BaxterLabHQ provide clinicians with a modifiable Loading Index rank system to choose exercises that promote therapeutic loading.

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A two week gait retraining program was found to reduce the risk of running-related injuries by more than 50% in novice runners: ttp://ow.ly/P5Zu30iFB9e

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New research examines how an injury prevention program improves mechanical factors contributing to ACL injury:

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Clinical study emphasizes the association between #vitaminD serum and tissue levels as well as serum levels and rotator cuff muscle power in relation to #rotatorcuff repairs.

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That age-old question! Is a hamstring graft better than a patellar tendon graft for ACLR? New research shows similar functional outcomes/complications at 17-year follow-up of an RCT, but differences in AP laxity and prevalence of knee OA between the two:

Long-term Comparison of Semitendinosus and Gracilis Tendon Versus Patellar Tendon Autografts for...

Background: Short-term and mid-term differences between hamstring and patellar tendon autografts for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are well do...

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New research shows that heavy smokers have a 6.6 increased odds ratio of failure after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to non-smokers:

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Effects of shoulder dominance in open #Latarjet procedure: Surgery in the dominant shoulder was associated with deficits in both shoulders, indicating healthy-side functional performance cannot be the only reference for a return-to-sport program

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AJSM is proud to announce we received the #1 Impact Factor in the orthopaedics category for the 2nd year in a row. Thank you to our authors, reviewers, and subscribers for this great honor!

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A new study defines posterior horn medial meniscus anatomy, showing common attachment of meniscocapsular and meniscotibial ligament as critical structure in meniscal ramp lesions:

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A new systematic review shows ACL injury prevention programs have a significant protective effect and reduced injury rates by 53% in the literature. #ACL #ACLprevention #ACLinjury

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Pre- and post-activity MRI scans reveal the effect of an absent ACL on tibiofemoral cartilage after single-legged jumping exercises:

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Young athletes show a better response to an ACL injury prevention program in new research - showing such programs may benefit athletes early in their careers:

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COX-2 inhibitors may be a bad choice for postoperative pain control due to their negative effects on tendon to bone healing following rotator cuff repair:

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Most degenerative rotator cuff tears originate from one area about 9-10 mm posterior of the biceps tendon:

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50% limb occlusion pressure in BFR optimizes muscle activation, discomfort, and exercise volume during rotator cuff exercises. #shoulderrehab #BFR #physicaltherapy

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How are ACL injuries best prevented in young female athletes? A meta-analysis offers some answers:

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Addition of #LET when performing a #ACL reconstruction is safe and should be considered for adolescent patients with non-modifiable risk factors who are at high risk of re-tear. @HSpecialSurgery #EducateThePatient

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What factors can help identify runners at risk for Achilles tendinopathy and medial tibal stress syndrome?

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#ACL injury mechanism in professional women soccer players: - 3 main patterns; - Non-contact (55%) > indirect contact (34%); - 88% Dynamic Knee Valgus; - 64% in the first 45’ of game play

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The critical shoulder angle (CSA) plays an important role in incidence of retear rates after rotator cuff repair - larger CSA is associated with an increased risk of rotator cuff tendon retear after repair:

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Medial gastrocnemius atrophy following #AchillesTendon rupture is an independent risk factor for deficits in plantar flexion, which is compensated by increased knee flexion during calf muscle exercises #Biomechanics #Rehab #Sportsinjury #Sportsmedicine

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Complete restoration of native glenoid width improves glenohumeral #biomechanics following Latarjet. @OSUWexMed @OhioStateMed @HSpecialSurgery

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Defining the surgical safe zone after an open Latarjet procedure - this can help to minimize surgical complications:

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O’Donoghue Award–winning paper by @FKSMC_Getgood and STABILITY Study Group shows reduced #ACLR failure rate with addition of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) in young, high-risk patients

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Proud to announce AJSM has the #1 #ImpactFactor in Orthopaedics (5.673). Thanks to all our authors, readers, and reviewers for your support!

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Do quadriceps tendon grafts incorporate quicker than hamstring tendon grafts after ACLR in adolescent athletes? Review what these authors found #SportsMedicine #ACLR

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Adolescent pitchers are unable to maintain lower body kinematics and performance over extended play:

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Is there an alternative approach to ACL injury risk screening? An #AOSSM research award winner from @MayoClinic :

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Make it a double!- This meta-analysis dives into SL vs. DL graft MPFL reconstructions for recurrent #PatellarDislocation . Albeit limited high quality evidence, the results favor DL with less instability, pain, and lateral shift

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Which is better treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome - hip arthroscopy or physical therapy? The results of a recent study:

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Risk factors predictive of arthritis at >20 years after ACL reconstruction include older age at surgery, medial meniscectomy, and knee extension loss:

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A new study provides the quantitative guidelines forcomplex attachments to the posterior horn of lateral meniscus:

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Harvesting only gracilis with ACL repair and augmentation with anterolateral ligament reconstruction was associated with better early ability to return to sport than ACL reconstruction with anterolateral ligament technique harvesting both gracilis and ST

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New study from @HSpecialSurgery shows that adolescent knees with Osgood-Schlatter disease have an increased posterior tibial slope #Osgood -Schlatter #RiskFactors

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A new study shows female soccer players with ACL injuries have a higher risk of repeat knee injuries (up to 5-fold) and quit their sport to a larger degree than healthy controls:

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What is the fate of high-grade partial-thickness tears of the supraspinatus, treated nonoperatively? A one year MRI study:

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An epidemiological study of NFL athletes supports the hypothesis that a higher rate of lower extremity injuries occur on artificial turf compared to natural surfaces:

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How can you minimize risk of nerve injury during lateral meniscus repair? What is the “Safe Zone?” Take a look at what these authors found in the latest issue of AJSM.

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A new systematic review shows ACL injury prevention programs have a significant protective effect and reduced injury rates by 53% in the literature. #ACL #ACLprevention #ACLinjury

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Continued evidence shows negative impact of meniscus deficiency on knee mechanics and ACL stability:

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Platelet-rich plasma ( #PRP ) is commonly used autologously to assist in repairing injured tissues and treatment for pain. Check this review article for the use of PRPs in muscle healing!

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New surgical technique may reduce #ACL reinjuries in high-risk athletes. Read about combined lateral tenodesis and added ACL graft size in skeletally immature adolescents

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What happens to patellofemoral joint loads 12 months after ACLR?

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Athletes that return to sport and have more symmetrical muscle function after ACL reconstruction have a stronger psychological profile:

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Now Online | Factors Associated With Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery:

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Which professional athletes recover fastest and perform best after ACL reconstruction? ⚾️🏒🏈🏀

Performance-Based Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Professional Athletes...

Background: Excellent outcomes have been reported for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) in professional athletes in a number of different s...

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KEEP THE GRAFT ATTACHED! Preserving the tibial attachment of the semitendinosus improves its 1-year remodeling when compared to the standard free semitendinosus graft technique. @CHUdeToulouse @etiennecavaign1 @ThaisDVieira

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Can the shape of your knee predict contralateral #ACL injury? Researchers from @uvermont and @HSpecialSurgery share their work:

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Does bridge-enhanced ACL repair have the same outcome and failure rate as autograft ACL reconstruction in young patients? #ACL #ACLrepair #ACLtear #EducateThePatient

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Returning to play following surgery of an Achilles tendon rupture can be challenging for professional athletes:

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Patients still suffer from calf muscle strength deficits seven years after Achilles tendon rupture:

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Excellent outcome after #ACL reconstruction at 2-year follow-up using #quadriceps tendon in an adolescent population

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Biomechanical variables relating to sagittal plane stiffness deficits during drop jump testing identify those at risk of contralateral injury after #ACL Reconstruction in this large prospective study. @sscsportsmed @enda_king

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Lateral extra-articular tenodesis helps to decrease force carried by the #ACL graft in response to applied pivoting loads. Check out this brand new biomechanical study from #HSS ! @HSpecialSurgery

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Lateral ulnar collateral ligament repair with #InternalBrace augmentation increases rotational stiffness relative to the intact elbow for restoring posterolateral stability to the native state. Check out the latest research in AJSM!

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Research from @DukeOrtho found that male and female patients had similar knee positions at the time of sustaining a noncontact ACL injury:

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Does sports specialization increase lower extremity injury rates in high school athletes?

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What are the differences in quadriceps strength, functional performance, and knee biomechanics in patients who are 9 to 24 months after ACLR? Work from @riannps and @ORBLab_umich characterized patient recovery within 24 months after ACLR. #ACL

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AJSM is proud to announce we received the #1 Impact Factor in the orthopaedics category for the 3rd year in a row, with our highest Impact Factor to date: 6.093! Thank you to our authors, reviewers, and subscribers for this great honor.

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We are closing the book on 2017 by revisiting some of the most discussed research on social media in the past year. Biomechanical Effects of an Injury Prevention Program in Preadolescent Female Soccer Athletes:

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Combined ACL and ALL reconstruction does not increase the risk of OA in the lateral TF compartment when compared to an isolated ACLR in a radiographic analysis at a minimum 8.7-years follow-up. @Sonnerycottet @ThaisDVieira #Thinkoutsidethenotch

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#Triamcinolone injection was more effective than normal saline or hyaluronic acid injection in improving range of motion and reversing fibrotic and angiogenic features of #FrozenShoulder .

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Preoperative ultrasound can be used to evaluate the quadriceps tendon (QT) morphology prior to ACLR. Learn more from @UPMCSportsMed #SportsMedicine

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According to an #MRI study, most #Achilles tendon tears occur 5 to 8 cm above the distal end of the calcaneal insertion

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Have you torn your ACL? Be sure to ask your surgeon what your tibial slope is, this can impact the correct procedure for you. The addition of an LET can reduce the stress on your ACL graft if your slope is increased. #educatethepatient @SPRIVail

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Medial meniscus posterior root repair reduces but does not avoid progression of osteoarthritis. Read the new randomized in vivo histological study in a rabbit model conducted by @lika .dz_ @dr .emilio_calvo and @irene_lopez_t

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Dr. Freddie Fu, who passed away Friday, recently recorded a very special interview for Easy Reider: A Conversation with Bruce Reider podcast. Listen as Dr. Fu recounts stories of his days in a rock band in Hong Kong to mentoring over 1,600 fellows

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This meta-analysis shows that Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in the postop period after knee surgery can improve quadriceps muscle bulk. An exciting start for the BFR research group at @UTOSM @lwengle @jaschahal

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Pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing ACLR were found to have a 4-year cumulative graft rupture rate of 19.7% and a 4-year contralateral ACL rupture rate of 12.0%. #ACL @ChildrensPhila

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When medial meniscus root tears are identified, 95% of cases failed nonoperative treatment at 10-year follow-up. @MarioHevesiMD @MayoClinic @DrKrych

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New evidence supports #ACLR with ITB tenodesis as biomechanically superior to ACL and ALL reconstruction?

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Now Online | Does Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Improve Functional and Radiographic Outcomes Over Nonoperative Management 5 Years After Injury?

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Managing the kinetic chain in throwing athletes — increased scapular internal rotation during simulated late-cocking phase of throwing increases valgus load on elbow:

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Lateralized #microfracture at the greater tuberosity may improve rotator cuff healing by promoting enthesis healing.

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Researchers provide a new measurement of patellofemoral instability by describing the amount of the patellar tendon lateral to the lateral trochlear ridge (PT-LTR). Read more ➡️

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How do preseason anxiety and depressive symptoms affect injury risk in college athletes?

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Do NFL football players with a partial meniscectomy have worse cartilage status and inferior performance metrics in their first two seasons?

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The passing of our dear friend and colleague Freddie Fu, MD has left a hole in the heart of the AOSSM family. His impact and legacy are immeasurable. Our sincerest condolences to his wife, Hilda, and their family. Read about his extraordinary life

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New study finds #meniscus root repair leads to significantly less arthritis progression and subsequent knee arthroplasty compared with nonoperative management and partial meniscectomy @mayoclinicsport #EducateThePatient

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Is it more common to have an isolated ACL tear in your knee or is an ACL Injury commonly associated with other knee structural injuries? #SANTIGroup

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