Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101250
Noah E. DiNapoli B.S. , Nichole M. Perry M.D. , James A. Rhead B.S. , Edward C. Beck M.D. , Nicholas A. Trasolini M.D. , Benjamin R. Graves M.D. , Brian R. Waterman M.D. , Alan W. Reynolds M.D.
Purpose
To determine whether postoperative reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) angle as a continuous variable is correlated with postoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) or range of motion (ROM) for patients undergoing RSA with modern implants.
Methods
A retrospective review was performed to measure preoperative and postoperative RSA angle using radiographs for patients with a minimum 2-year follow-up undergoing primary RSA at a single academic center between 2015 and 2022. PROMs including American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES), visual analog scale (VAS), and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scores were collected. External rotation, internal rotation, and forward flexion ROM measurements were also recorded. Pearson and Spearman correlation analyses were performed to determine whether there were any linear or monotonic relationships between postoperative RSA angle and the other variables.
Results
A total of 142 patients were included with an average follow-up of 3.3 ± 1.3 years. The average RSA angle was 19.3° ± 9.1° preoperatively and 4.3° ± 7.1° postoperatively. No significant relationship between postoperative RSA angle and PROMs was found: ASES (r = –0.01, P = .87), VAS (r = 0.01, P = .85), and SANE (r = 0.04, P = .67). Patients showed varying degrees of improvement in PROMs, as indicated by rates of achieving the minimal clinically important difference: ASES: 77.3%; VAS: 92.0%; SANE: 66.7%. Final ROM also showed no statistically significant association with postoperative RSA angle: external rotation (r = 0.05, P = .59), internal rotation (r = 0.03, P = .74), and forward flexion (r = –0.08, P = .59). Patients with a higher postoperative RSA angle had a higher preoperative RSA angle (P < .001).
Conclusions
Postoperative RSA angle was not correlated with differences in postoperative PROMs, including ASES, VAS, and SANE, or with differences in postoperative ROM. Inclination of postoperative RSA angle, particularly without significant outliers, may not be detrimental to patient outcomes.
Level of Evidence
Level IV, retrospective therapeutic case series.
目的探讨肩关节置换术(RSA)术后角度作为一个连续变量是否与术后患者报告的预后指标(PROMs)或植入现代假体的肩关节置换术患者的活动范围(ROM)相关。方法回顾性分析2015年至2022年在单一学术中心接受初级RSA至少2年随访的患者术前和术后使用x线片测量RSA角度。PROMs包括美国肩肘外科医生(ase)、视觉模拟量表(VAS)和单一评估数字评估(SANE)评分。同时记录外旋、内旋和前屈ROM测量。进行Pearson和Spearman相关分析,以确定术后RSA角与其他变量之间是否存在线性或单调关系。结果共纳入142例患者,平均随访时间3.3±1.3年。RSA平均角度术前为19.3°±9.1°,术后为4.3°±7.1°。术后RSA角度与PROMs无显著相关性:as (r = -0.01, P = 0.87)、VAS (r = 0.01, P = 0.85)、SANE (r = 0.04, P = 0.67)。患者在PROMs方面表现出不同程度的改善,如达到最小临床重要差异的比率:as: 77.3%;血管:92.0%;理智:66.7%。最终ROM与术后RSA角度的相关性也无统计学意义:外旋(r = 0.05, P = 0.59)、内旋(r = 0.03, P = 0.74)和前屈(r = -0.08, P = 0.59)。术后RSA角度较高的患者术前RSA角度也较高(P < .001)。结论术后RSA角度与术后PROMs(包括asas、VAS和SANE)的差异及术后ROM的差异无关。术后RSA角度的倾斜,特别是无显著异常值的情况下,可能不会影响患者的预后。证据水平:IV级,回顾性治疗病例系列。
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101253
Javier Ardebol M.D., M.B.A. , Roger Erosa-Villarreal M.D. , Edwin Valencia-Ramón M.D. , Alejandro López-Villers M.D. , Guillermo Franco-del Río M.D. , Patrick J. Denard M.D. , Frank Martetschläger M.D. , Juan Cosme-Labarthe M.D. , Alexandre Lädermann M.D. , Juan Pablo Muñoz M.D. , Alberto Guevara-Alvarez M.D.
Purpose
To determine the diagnostic performance and inter-rater agreement for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signs of long head biceps tendon (LHBT) instability and overall, using conventional MRI for the diagnosis of biceps pulley lesions.
Methods
In this retrospective analysis, conventional MRIs were reviewed by 5 assessors for the presence or absence of biceps pulley lesions and 6 specific MRI signs. Diagnostic performance of pulley lesion and sign detection using MRI was tested using arthroscopy as the reference standard. Interobserver agreement was measured with Kappa statistics and diagnostic performance with sensitivity, specificity, negative and positive predictive values overall and for radiologists and surgeons.
Results
A total of 60 MRIs, 30 with biceps pully lesions and 30 without, were included. Overall, diagnostic performance metrics for MRI included a sensitivity of 81%, specificity of 79%, positive predictive value of 80%, and negative predictive value of 80%. Interobserver reliability analysis revealed moderate agreement overall, with a global kappa value of 0.59. LHBT angle showed the highest sensitivity (84%) and LHBT-groove distance showed the greatest specificity (98%). Both radiologists and surgeons reported similar diagnostic accuracy through MRI.
Conclusions
Overall, conventional MRI had an acceptable diagnostic performance, with sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of approximately 80%. Among the evaluated signs, the LHBT angle had the highest sensitivity, whereas the LHBT-groove distance showed the greatest specificity. Interobserver reliability was moderate overall, though some observer pairs achieved substantial agreement. However, there was variability across diagnostic signs.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101224
Katherine L. Esser B.S., Michelle Shen M.D., Larry Chen B.S., Griffith G. Gosnell M.S., Emily Berzolla B.S., Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas M.D., Robert Meislin M.D., Thomas Youm M.D.
Purpose
To evaluate short-term clinical and patient reported outcomes after gluteus maximus/tensor fascia lata (GM/TFL) transfer for abductor insufficiency.
Methods
This was a retrospective case series. Inclusion criteria were patients who underwent GM/TFL for chronic abductor insufficiency from 2017 to 2024 at a single institution with a minimum follow-up of 6 months and at least 1 recorded postoperative visit. Demographic, clinical, and outcome data were collected, including hip range of motion, abduction strength, presence of Trendelenburg gait, postoperative rehabilitation details, complications, and patient-reported outcomes. Statistical comparisons of pre- and postoperative objective measures were performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Results
Ten patients (8 female, 2 male) with a mean age of 65.8 ± 11.2 years were included. Mean follow-up was 2.3 years (0.7-7.8). Postoperatively, range of motion and abduction strength showed no significant changes (P > .05), and Trendelenburg gait persisted in 80% of patients. However, patient-reported outcome scores were strong, with a mean postoperative modified Harris Hip Score of 76.5 ± 22.4 and Non-Arthritic Hip Score of 74.1 ± 21.7. Patient satisfaction was high, with 100% of patients indicating they would undergo the procedure again. Three patients experienced complications (30%), including 2 patients who had persistent pain and seroma formation, and a patient who had a recurrent hematoma.
Conclusions
GM/TFL transfer does not consistently improve hip strength or gait mechanics; however, it provides pain relief and improved quality of life, as evidenced by high patient satisfaction and favorable modified Harris Hip Score outcomes. Three patients experienced complications (30%), including two patients who had persistent pain and seroma formation, and a patient who had a recurrent hematoma.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101218
Justin T. Jabara M.D. , Jillian H. Neuner B.A. , Akash Vasanthan M.S. , Pedram Aleshi M.D. , Sakura Kinjo M.D. , Stephanie E. Wong M.D. , Alan L. Zhang M.D.
Purpose
To investigate safety and efficacy of a general anesthesia protocol using laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ventilation without endotracheal intubation (ETT) in the setting of a low dosage of neuromuscular blockade (NMBA) for patients undergoing hip arthroscopy.
Methods
Patients who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome at a single institution from 2014 to 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Those who underwent hip arthroscopy for non-femoroacetabular impingement syndrome indications and those with a concomitant periacetabular osteotomy were excluded. General anesthesia was administered with propofol and sevoflurane, with LMA ventilation. A low-dose (10-50 mg) NMBA agent (rocuronium) was given before hip distraction. The primary outcome of interest was pulmonary aspiration. Secondary outcomes of interest included conversion to ETT and operating room time.
Results
This study included 1,169 cases (49.8% female) with mean age 37.8 years (± 11.0) and body mass index 24.4 (± 3.9). In total, 64.0% were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I, 34.8% class II, and 1.2% class III. In 24 cases, patients underwent ETT without attempting LMA as a result of preoperative aspiration risk factors. Of the 1,145 cases that underwent LMA with NMBA, mean dose of rocuronium given was 20.4 mg, and no patients experienced pulmonary aspiration or anesthesia complications. Twenty-one cases (1.8%) required conversion to ETT as the result of poor LMA fit or ventilation leakage. ASA class was not associated with LMA-to-ETT conversion (P = .77). Mean airway manipulation time was 6.0 minutes (± 6.4), mean procedure duration was 100.3 minutes (± 48.7), and mean procedure end to airway removal time- 5.0 minutes (± 5.0). No surgical complications related to hip distraction or traction force occurred.
Conclusions
Administration of general anesthesia using LMA ventilation with a low dosage of neuromuscular blockade is safe and effective for patients undergoing hip arthroscopy. The rate of conversion to endotracheal intubation was low and showed no association with ASA classification.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101215
Jonathan D. McKeeman M.D., Neil Jain M.D., Nigel Wang M.D., Ajay C. Kanakamedala M.D.
Purpose
To evaluate the outcomes and complication profiles after the implantation of aragonite-based scaffold osteochondral substitutes for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the knee.
Methods
Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we completed a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, and Medline databases in January 2025 to obtain studies reporting on outcomes after implantation of an aragonite-based scaffold in patients with osteochondral defects of the knee. Clinical studies were assessed for patient-reported outcome measures, failure rates, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. Risk-of-bias assessment was performed and the Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria were applied to appraise study quality.
Results
Five studies were included for data analysis. In total, 526 patients with a mean age of 39.1 years (range, 31.6-42.0 years) were followed up for an average of 30.5 months (range, 12-78 months). Four studies evaluating Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores reported mean improvements of 16.1 to 41.0 from preoperatively to final follow-up. Three studies reported improvements of 23.1 to 43 in International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form scores. Failure, defined as any secondary intervention on the index knee, occurred in 0% to 13.6% of cases, and these rates were significantly lower than those for microfracture and arthroscopic debridement. Tapered scaffolds had lower failure rates than cylindrical designs (0% vs 8%-10.5%).
Conclusions
Aragonite-based scaffolds in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the knee show improved patient-reported outcomes and low failure rates at mean follow-up durations ranging from 12 to 78 months.
Level of Evidence
Level IV, systematic review of Level I and IV studies.
目的评价文石基骨软骨替代物支架治疗膝关节骨软骨病变的疗效及并发症。方法使用系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目(PRISMA)指南,我们于2025年1月完成了PubMed、Embase和Medline数据库的全面搜索,以获得关于文石基支架植入膝关节骨软骨缺损患者后结果的研究报告。临床研究评估了患者报告的结果测量、失败率和磁共振成像结果。进行偏倚风险评估,并采用非随机研究方法学指数(Methodological Index for non -random Studies,未成年人)标准评价研究质量。结果纳入5项研究进行数据分析。总共526例患者,平均年龄39.1岁(范围31.6-42.0岁),平均随访30.5个月(范围12-78个月)。四项评估膝关节损伤和骨关节炎结局评分的研究报告称,从术前到最终随访,平均改善16.1至41.0。三项研究报告国际膝关节文献委员会主观膝关节形态评分从23.1分提高到43分。失败,定义为对膝关节的任何二次干预,发生在0%至13.6%的病例中,这些比率明显低于微骨折和关节镜清创。锥形支架的故障率低于圆柱形支架(0% vs 8%-10.5%)。结论:基于saragonite的支架治疗膝关节骨软骨病变,在平均随访时间12至78个月期间,患者报告的结果有所改善,失败率较低。证据水平:IV级,对I级和IV级研究的系统评价。
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101229
Jeffrey S. Mun B.A. , Srish S. Chenna B.S.E. , Rachel L. Poutre B.A. , Brandon J. Allen B.A. , Stephen M. Gillinov M.D. , Frederick Mun M.D. , James R. Satalich M.D. , Richard M. Wilk M.D. , Scott D. Martin M.D.
Purpose
To compare the quality of large language model (LLM) responses to frequently asked questions regarding hip arthroscopy, assess the incorrect response rate of LLMs, and compare the readability among different LLM outputs.
Methods
Three LLMs, including OpenAI Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) 3.5, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and Google Gemini, were each queried with 10 frequently asked questions regarding hip arthroscopy. Two high-volume hip arthroscopists graded the responses on a 4-point Likert scale (1 = excellent, requiring no clarification; 2 = satisfactory, requiring minimal clarification; 3 = satisfactory, requiring moderate clarification; and 4 = unsatisfactory, requiring substantial clarification). Additionally, the 2 graders ranked the responses from the 3 different LLMs for each of the 10 questions on a 3-point Likert scale (1 = best, 2 = intermediate, 3 = worst). Readability was assessed using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Flesch Reading Ease metrics.
Results
Commonly used LLMs performed on a similar level of response accuracy and adequacy (mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 3.0 ± 1.0 vs Microsoft: 2.9 ± 1.1 vs Gemini: 2.6 ± 1.1, P = .481). Reviewers had no preference for one LLM’s responses over another (mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 2.0 ± 0.8 vs Microsoft: 2.1 ± 0.9 vs Gemini: 2.0 ± 0.8, P = .931). The overall incorrect response rate among LLMs was 20%. ChatGPT responses were at a significantly worse reading level compared to Gemini and Microsoft outputs (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 11.0 ± 2.2 grade reading level vs Microsoft: 8.6 ± 2.3 vs Gemini: 6.6 ± 2.2, P = .003; Flesch Reading Ease mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 36.6 ± 19.0 vs Microsoft: 57.7 ± 13.3 vs Gemini: 65.0 ± 4.7, P = .001).
Conclusions
Hip arthroscopists find LLM outputs on patient questions regarding hip arthroscopy satisfactory but requiring moderate clarification and show no preference for one LLM’s responses over another. LLMs produce a substantial number of incorrect responses. ChatGPT outputs had a significantly worse reading level compared to those of Microsoft and Gemini.
Clinical Relevance
This study provides insights into the accuracy and readability of LLM-generated responses to commonly asked questions about hip arthroscopy. As patients increasingly turn to artificial intelligence tools for health information, understanding the quality and potential risks of misinformation becomes essential.
{"title":"Large Language Models Show Comparable Response Performance but Vary in Readability Regarding Patient Questions on Hip Arthroscopy","authors":"Jeffrey S. Mun B.A. , Srish S. Chenna B.S.E. , Rachel L. Poutre B.A. , Brandon J. Allen B.A. , Stephen M. Gillinov M.D. , Frederick Mun M.D. , James R. Satalich M.D. , Richard M. Wilk M.D. , Scott D. Martin M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101229","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101229","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To compare the quality of large language model (LLM) responses to frequently asked questions regarding hip arthroscopy, assess the incorrect response rate of LLMs, and compare the readability among different LLM outputs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Three LLMs, including OpenAI Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) 3.5, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and Google Gemini, were each queried with 10 frequently asked questions regarding hip arthroscopy. Two high-volume hip arthroscopists graded the responses on a 4-point Likert scale (1 = excellent, requiring no clarification; 2 = satisfactory, requiring minimal clarification; 3 = satisfactory, requiring moderate clarification; and 4 = unsatisfactory, requiring substantial clarification). Additionally, the 2 graders ranked the responses from the 3 different LLMs for each of the 10 questions on a 3-point Likert scale (1 = best, 2 = intermediate, 3 = worst). Readability was assessed using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Flesch Reading Ease metrics.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Commonly used LLMs performed on a similar level of response accuracy and adequacy (mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 3.0 ± 1.0 vs Microsoft: 2.9 ± 1.1 vs Gemini: 2.6 ± 1.1, <em>P</em> = .481). Reviewers had no preference for one LLM’s responses over another (mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 2.0 ± 0.8 vs Microsoft: 2.1 ± 0.9 vs Gemini: 2.0 ± 0.8, <em>P</em> = .931). The overall incorrect response rate among LLMs was 20%. ChatGPT responses were at a significantly worse reading level compared to Gemini and Microsoft outputs (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 11.0 ± 2.2 grade reading level vs Microsoft: 8.6 ± 2.3 vs Gemini: 6.6 ± 2.2, <em>P</em> = .003; Flesch Reading Ease mean ± SD: ChatGPT: 36.6 ± 19.0 vs Microsoft: 57.7 ± 13.3 vs Gemini: 65.0 ± 4.7, <em>P</em> = .001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Hip arthroscopists find LLM outputs on patient questions regarding hip arthroscopy satisfactory but requiring moderate clarification and show no preference for one LLM’s responses over another. LLMs produce a substantial number of incorrect responses. ChatGPT outputs had a significantly worse reading level compared to those of Microsoft and Gemini.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical Relevance</h3><div>This study provides insights into the accuracy and readability of LLM-generated responses to commonly asked questions about hip arthroscopy. As patients increasingly turn to artificial intelligence tools for health information, understanding the quality and potential risks of misinformation becomes essential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34631,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"7 5","pages":"Article 101229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145478850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101209
Steve E. Jordan M.D. , Adam W. Anz M.D. , Roger V. Ostrander III M.D. , Eric A. Branch M.D. , Thomas S. Denney Ph.D. , Achraf Cohen Ph.D. , Jessi Truett Ed.D., B.C.B.A. , James R. Andrews M.D.
Purpose
To evaluate clinical outcomes of augmenting an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) allograft with an amnion matrix wrap and injecting bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC).
Methods
We enrolled 10 ACL reconstruction patients aged 22-60 years with hamstring allografts wrapped with an amnion collagen matrix and injected with BMAC in this prospective case series. Participants completed physical therapy and reported outcomes for 2 years. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging scans were mapped/processed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, yielding mean transverse relations time constant (T2∗) and volume values for grafts and bone tunnel integration.
Results
We assessed the longitudinal outcomes of allograft augmentation using descriptive statistics and confidence intervals, showing significant increases in average Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS5) and Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) scores (KOOS5: Baseline-24 months [m] = 64.2-84.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] 9.14-32.56, SANE: Baseline-24m = 33.8-87.9, 95% CI 38.71-64.87). Average Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey (VR-12) Physical scores significantly increased from baseline to 24 months postoperation (Baseline-24m = 35.1-49.6, 95% CI 8.25-20.30). Average visual analog scale for pain scores significantly decreased from baseline at all time points except 2 weeks postoperation (baseline-2 weeks = 2.7-3.6, 95% CI −0.19 to 2.07) starting at 6 weeks postoperation (baseline-6 weeks = 2.7-1.3, 95% CI −2.52 to −0.26) and remained significantly lower than baseline to 24 months postoperation (baseline-24m = 2.7-0.6, 95% CI− 3.27 to −0.85). Average Max Activity Scale scores were significantly decreased from baseline starting at 12 months postoperation (baseline-12m = 6.3-2.7, 95% CI −6.32 to −0.88) but returned to baseline levels at 24-months postoperation (Baseline-24m = 6.3-5.8, 95% CI −4.45 to 1.45). There were no significant differences in VR-12 mental component scores or magnetic resonance imaging measures. No infections nor reconstruction failures occurred after 2 years.
Conclusions
This case series demonstrated augmenting hamstring allograft ACL reconstruction with an amnion collagen matrix and injecting BMAC appeared to be safe, and clinical outcomes were favorable up to 2 years postoperation despite having no quantifiable effect on graft maturation.
Level of Evidence
Level IV, therapeutic case series.
目的探讨羊膜基质包裹增强同种异体前交叉韧带(ACL)的临床效果。方法我们招募了10例22-60岁的前交叉韧带重建患者,他们采用羊膜胶原基质包裹的同种异体腘绳肌腱移植并注射BMAC。参与者完成了物理治疗并报告了2年的结果。术后3、6、9和12个月的磁共振成像扫描被绘制/处理,得到移植物和骨隧道整合的平均横向关系时间常数(T2∗)和体积值。结果我们使用描述性统计和可信区间评估同种异体移植增强的纵向结果,显示平均膝关节损伤和骨关节炎结局评分(KOOS5)和单一评估数值评估(SANE)评分显著增加(KOOS5:基线-24个月[m] = 64.2-84.8, 95%可信区间[CI] 9.14-32.56, SANE:基线-24m = 33.8-87.9, 95% CI 38.71-64.87)。平均退伍军人RAND 12项健康调查(VR-12)身体评分从基线到术后24个月显著增加(基线-24m = 35.1-49.6, 95% CI 8.25-20.30)。从术后6周(基线-6周= 2.7-1.3,95% CI - 2.52至- 0.26)开始,疼痛评分的平均视觉模拟量表在除术后2周(基线-2周= 2.7-3.6,95% CI - 0.19至- 2.07)以外的所有时间点均较基线显著下降,并且在术后24个月(基线-24m = 2.7-0.6, 95% CI - 3.27至- 0.85)仍显著低于基线。平均最大活动量表评分从术后12个月开始较基线显著下降(基线-12m = 6.3-2.7, 95% CI - 6.32至- 0.88),但在术后24个月恢复到基线水平(基线-24m = 6.3-5.8, 95% CI - 4.45至1.45)。在VR-12心理成分评分或磁共振成像测量方面没有显著差异。2年后无感染和重建失败。结论:本病例系列表明羊膜胶原基质增强同种异体腘绳肌腱韧带重建和注射BMAC是安全的,尽管对移植物成熟没有可量化的影响,但术后2年的临床结果是有利的。证据水平:IV级,治疗性病例系列。
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101228
Philip M. Lee B.S. , Ryan Nishi B.S. , Kyle K. Obana M.D. , Sean M. Chan M.D. , Jae K. You M.D. , Jennifer M. Weiss M.D. , William N. Levine M.D. , David P. Trofa M.D.
Purpose
To evaluate the epidemiology, prevalence, and mechanism of injury of pickleball-related injuries in patients presenting to emergency departments in the United States.
Methods
Data between 2004 and 2023 from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System were analyzed for racquetball-related injuries. The data set was screened for pickleball-related injuries using keywords. Data included body part, diagnosis, mechanism of injury, and disposition. Calculations used corresponding hospital sample weights for national estimates (NEs). Patients were divided into the following age groups: pediatric (<18 years), 19 to 39 years, 40 to 59 years, and 60 years or older.
Results
A total of 1,714 injuries (NE, 99,816 [98.8%]) were included. The most commonly injured body locations were the upper trunk (n = 232) (NE, 14,884 [13.5%]), head (n = 226) (NE, 12,990 [13.2%]), and knee (n = 188) (NE, 10,700 [10.9%]). The most identified final diagnoses were fracture (n = 493) (NE, 27,493 [28.7%]), sprain/strain (n = 423) (NE, 25,237 [24.7%]), internal organ damage (n = 168) (NE, 10,050 [9.8%]), and contusion (n = 163) (NE, 9,573 [9.5%]). The most identified mechanisms of injury were impact with the floor (n = 856) (NE, 50,797 [49.9%]), exertional cardiovascular event (n = 244) (NE, 15,796 [14.2%]), and non-contact movement (n = 222) (NE, 12,936 [13.0%]). Pediatric patients had the highest proportion of head injuries (NE, 222 [16.9%]) and injuries from equipment (NE, 634 [32.2%]). The group aged 60 years or older had the highest proportion of wrist injuries (NE, 10,302 [13.0%]), fractures (NE, 17,802 [32.8%]), and injuries cause by impact with the floor (NE, 43,592 [56.1%]). Additionally, this group had the highest proportion of upper trunk injuries (NE, 12,947 [15.4%]) and exertional chest pain (NE, 13,789 [16.2%]).
Conclusions
Pickleball injuries most frequently involved the upper trunk, head, and knee, with fractures and sprains/strains being the most common diagnoses. Nearly half of all pickleball injuries resulted from impacts with the floor. Pediatric patients had a higher proportion of head injuries and equipment-related trauma, whereas older adults (≥60 years) were more prone to wrist and upper trunk injuries, fractures, and exertional chest pain.
Level of Evidence
Level IV, retrospective epidemiologic case series.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101207
Jelle P. van der List M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. , Roy A.G. Hoogeslag M.D., Ph.D.
Purpose
To systematically assess published classification systems for knee ligament injuries and to propose a comprehensive, multiplanar, sequential knee ligament classification system that improves upon those in the published literature.
Methods
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane were searched from inception to January 2025 for studies reporting knee classification systems. Inclusion criteria consisted of studies reporting knee classification systems and English language. Exclusion criteria consisted of classifications only describing specific type of knee injuries (e.g., only anterior cruciate ligament injuries). The characteristics of each classification system were recorded and analyzed descriptively. A classification system was proposed that addresses the weaknesses of the existing systems.
Results
A total of 6 classification systems were identified in 8 studies in the literature and were published between 1975 and 2009. Existing classification systems were strong in correlating type of injuries with rotatory ligamentous laxity and physical examination findings but were lacking assessment of knee position during injury, discussion of sequence of injuries, involvement of bone marrow edema (except one study), and lack of correlation with knee dislocations. No clinical validation was performed. A knee classification system was created that included sequence of injuries, correlation with knee dislocation and injury mechanism, and bone marrow edema.
Conclusions
Knee injury classification systems lack comprehensive consideration of injury mechanism, sequence of injury, bone marrow edema, meniscus and chondral damage, involved ligaments, rotatory instability, and correlation with knee dislocation. The sequence of injury to these structures could be relevant to understanding injury mechanism and treatment, but requires validation.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101225
Ady H. Kahana-Rojkind M.D. , Paras P. Shah B.A. , Krishi Rana B.A. , Nils Becker M.D. , Roger Quesada-Jimenez M.D. , Benjamin G. Domb M.D.
Purpose
To evaluate the effectiveness of core decompression (CD) with concomitant arthroscopic treatment of intra-articular pathologies for improving outcomes for patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) and intra-articular pathology and to compare results with patients undergoing isolated CD.
Methods
A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library databases through July 2024, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Studies comparing CD with and without hip arthroscopy (HA) were included, provided they reported patient-reported outcomes (PROs), survivorship, or total hip arthroplasty (THA) conversion rates. Studies were excluded if HA was solely diagnostic. Quality was assessed using Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies and Risk Of Bias In Non-randomised Studies - of Interventions. Data extracted included demographics, surgical techniques, PROs, and THA-free survivorship.
Results
Six studies (4 Level III, 2 Level IV) met the inclusion criteria, comprising 632 hips with mean ages ranging from 35.5 to 41.1 years. All studies reported pre- and postoperative Harris Hip Score, and one included visual analog scale pain scores. Patients undergoing CD with HA had significantly greater postoperative Harris Hip Score (71.41-93.33) and improved THA-free survivorship compared with CD alone. Three of four comparative studies showed significantly lower THA conversion rates and femoral head collapse in the HA group. However, no study directly showed that HA improved bone healing.
Conclusions
CD with HA results in better PROs and femoral head survivorship compared with CD alone, likely because of intra-articular pathology treatment and improved joint function. Core decompression with concomitant hip arthroscopy to address intra-articular pathology should be considered for pre-collapse ONFH.
Level of Evidence
Level IV, systematic review of Level III and IV studies.
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