Several assessments for patellofemoral instability yielded poor interrater reliability
This study looked at different measurements on x-rays and MRIs to assess patellofemoral instability.
Study: combined reconstruction for patellar instability may be more anatomic
A new study from researchers in Portugal describe yet another procedure to treat patellar instability. Instead of a two arm ligament reconstruction, they describe a four arm reconstruction — which could have some advantages.
Surgical demo: MPFL/MQTFL Reconstruction: Lateral Retinacular Lengthening/Reconstruction
I’ll be moderating this surgical demo: “MPFL/MQTFL Reconstruction; Lateral Retinacular Lengthening/Reconstruction” by Kristofer Jones, MD, which is part of this year’s ISMF Conference surgical demos!
Brenda Yee — medial meniscus tear and arthroscopic repair
Brenda Yee had a medial meniscus tear that could be arthroscopically repaired and thus, spare her from needing knee replacement further down the road.
Potential complications with BTB (patellar tendon) grafts for ACL reconstruction
One of the complications I see occasionally with BTB (patellar tendon) grafts for ACL reconstruction is scarring of the patellar tendon and resulting patella baja.
Orthobiologics – study: Can ACLs heal faster using platelet rich plasma?
Here’s a relatively small study that suggests that we may be able to get ACLs to heal faster by using platelet rich plasma (PRP). Can ACLs heal faster using platelet rich plasma?