Rheumatology
Original Research
Radiofrequency Stimulation for Potential Healing of Meniscal Injuries in the Avascular Zone
We conducted this study to evaluate the effect of radiofrequency (RF) stimulation with suture repair on the healing of tears in the meniscal white...
Tips
Ischiofemoral Impingement and the Utility of Full-Range-of-Motion Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Its Detection
Ischiofemoral impingement is a cause of hip pain resulting from compression on the quadratus femoris muscle between the ischium and femoral lesser...
Conference Coverage
Running history doesn’t contribute to knee OA risk
Key clinical point: There’s no need to restrict habitual running in people who don’t already have knee OA. Major finding: Symptomatic radiographic...
Case Reports
Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Partial-Thickness Retearing of Distal Biceps Tendon After Endobutton Repair
We report a case of ruptured distal biceps tendon repaired with a 1-incision Endobutton technique with longitudinal clinical and dynamic magnetic...
Clinical Review
Lower Extremity Injuries in Snowboarders
The popularity of skiing and snowboarding has increased tremendously over the past few decades. Whereas skiing has been an established winter...
Tips
Visualization and Reduction of a Meniscal Capsular Junction Tear in the Knee: An Arthroscopic Surgical Technique
Meniscal injuries commonly occur concomitantly with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Although many types of meniscal injuries have been...
News
RA patients’ readmission rates after joint replacement are rising
Key clinical point: The 90-day risk of readmission after hip or knee replacement surgery is higher in patients with RA, compared with patients...
News
‘Prehabilitation’ cut postoperative care costs for total hip and knee replacements
Key clinical point: Physical therapy before total knee or total hip replacement surgeries can improve the value of care. Major finding: In all, 79...
Article
Sleep Disturbances Linked to Pain and Depression In Patients with Osteoarthritis
Case Reports
Pectoralis Major Rupture in a 49-Year-Old Woman
Pectoralis major ruptures have been increasing in incidence over the past decade, most likely attributable to physical activities, such as sports...
Original Research
Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Comparison of Minimally Invasive and Open Approach Repairs Followed by Early Rehabilitation
We retrospectively compared the outcomes of early functional weight-bearing after use of 2 different approaches (minimally invasive, standard) for...