Sports Medicine Reports Archives – July 1, 2003

July 1, 2003

• Comparing Arthroscopic to Mini-Open RTC Repairs

  This retrospective analysis of one surgeons experience compares the results of mini-open rotator cuff repair with arthroscopic repair and shows that the results are similar except for an increased incidence of shoulder fibrosis in the mini-open repair group.

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• Capsular Shrinkage for MDI

  Early 2-year results of 32 multidirectional instability patients treated with arthroscopic thermal capsular shrinkage show encouraging results, but caution is advised.

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• Fixation Devices for Hamstring ACL Reconstruction

  Either metal or absorbable cross pins provided the strongest fixation on the femoral side. On the tibial side, the Intrafix screw and sheath was markedly stronger than any other device, while interference screws were the weakest.

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• Can Ginseng Boost the Immune System and Increase Performance?

  The pill form of ginseng was no better than placebo at enhancing performance or boosting the immune system in response to stressful exercise.

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• Biomechanics of Soft-Tissue Interference Screw Fixation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

  When using bioabsorbable interference fixation with a soft-tissue ACL graft, increase the graft stiffness by reaming the tunnels smaller than the graft, dilating the tunnel to no more than 0.5 mm greater than the graft, and choosing a screw length and diameter that is maximal for the tunnel created. Interference fixation of a soft-tissue graft also depends upon the quality of the patients tibial and femoral bone.

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• ACL Avulsion Fracture Fixation

  Arthroscopic reduction and fixation of ACL avulsion fractures of the tibia was effective at restoring a stable knee. Early motion and weight bearing were not a problem.

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• Testing for Glenoid Labrum Tears — Avoiding Surprises

  Seven clinical examinations for shoulder labral tears were performed, and it was found that none of the examinations, either alone or in combination, was consistently reliable in diagnosing labral tears preoperatively.

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• Pharmacology Watch: HRT, Estrogen, and Postmenopausal Women: Year-Old WHI Study Continues to Raise Questions

  The Women's Health Initiatives (WHI) was halted 1 year ago, but fallout from this landmark study continues. The study was designed to identify the risks or benefits of estrogen plus progesterone vs placebo in healthy postmenopausal women.

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• Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement

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