2016
Accuracy of MRI evaluation of meniscus tears in the setting of ACL injuries
Dufka FL, Lansdown DA, Zhang AL, Allen CR, Ma CB, Feeley BT. Accuracy of MRI evaluation of meniscus tears in the setting of ACL injuries. The Knee 2016, 23: 460-464. PMID: 26917035, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2016.01.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingLateral meniscus tearsMedial meniscus tearPre-operative magnetic resonance imagingNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueACL reconstructionMeniscus tearsACL injuryPredictive valueAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionNPV of MRIConcomitant meniscus injuryDiagnostic performancePrimary ACL reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionPre-operative detectionHigh diagnostic performanceOperative interventionACL tearsLigament reconstructionOperative treatmentInitial injuryMRI evaluationMeniscus injury
2014
A comprehensive in vivo kinematic, quantitative MRI and functional evaluation following ACL reconstruction — A comparison between mini-two incision and anteromedial portal femoral tunnel drilling
Lansdown DA, Allen C, Zaid M, Wu S, Subburaj K, Souza R, Feeley BT, Li X, Ma CB. A comprehensive in vivo kinematic, quantitative MRI and functional evaluation following ACL reconstruction — A comparison between mini-two incision and anteromedial portal femoral tunnel drilling. The Knee 2014, 22: 547-553. PMID: 25982298, PMCID: PMC4472567, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2014.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnteromedial portal techniqueACL reconstructionFemoral tunnel drillingMT groupContralateral kneeNormal kneesEarly cartilage degenerationKnee kinematicsCartilage degenerationMarx Activity Rating ScaleTunnel drillingAM groupCentral medial tibiaKOOS symptom scoresPatient's contralateral kneeSignificant early differencesAnatomic ACL reconstructionActivity Rating ScaleNormal knee kinematicsKOOS surveysSymptom scoresFemoral tunnelControl subjectsTibial positionPortal technique
2013
Differences in Mechanisms of Failure, Intraoperative Findings, and Surgical Characteristics Between Single- and Multiple-Revision ACL Reconstructions
Chen JL, Allen CR, Stephens TE, Haas AK, Huston LJ, Wright RW, Feeley BT, Albright J, Amendola A, Anderson A, Andrish J, Annunziata C, Arciero R, Bach B, Baker C, Bartolozzi A, Baumgarten K, Bechler J, Berg J, Bernas G, Brockmeier S, Brophy R, Bush-Joseph C, Butler J, Campbell J, Carey J, Carpenter J, Cole B, Cooper D, Cooper J, Cox C, Creighton R, Dahm D, David T, DeBerardino T, Dunn W, Flanigan D, Frederick R, Ganley T, Gatt C, Gecha S, Giffin J, Hame S, Hannafin J, Harner C, Harris N, Hechtman K, Hershman E, Hoellrich R, Hosea T, Johnson D, Johnson T, Jones M, Kaeding C, Kamath G, Klootwyk T, Lantz B, Levy B, Ma C, Maiers G, Mann B, Marx R, Matava M, Mathien G, McAllister D, McCarty E, McCormack R, Miller B, Nissen C, O’Neill D, Owens M, Parker R, Purnell M, Ramappa A, Rauh M, Rettig A, Sekiya J, Shea K, Sherman O, Slauterbeck J, Smith M, Spang J, Spindler K, Stuart M, Svoboda L, Taft T, Tenuta C, Tingstad E, Vidal A, Viskontas D, White R, Williams J, Wolcott M, Wolf B, York J. Differences in Mechanisms of Failure, Intraoperative Findings, and Surgical Characteristics Between Single- and Multiple-Revision ACL Reconstructions. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2013, 41: 1571-1578. PMID: 23698386, PMCID: PMC3839418, DOI: 10.1177/0363546513487980.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMarx activity levelACL reconstructionChondral injuriesRecurrent injuryPatellofemoral compartmentCommon causeActivity levelsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionACL graft injuryCruciate ligament reconstructionPrimary outcome variableCase-control studyGradual-onset injuriesLevel of evidenceFirst-time revisionsGraft injuryAssociated injuriesSurgical characteristicsIntraoperative findingsLigament reconstructionPrimary revisionGraft selectionGraft typeMeniscal injurySudden onset
2011
Patients' attitudes and factors in their selection of grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Cheung SC, Allen CR, Gallo RA, Benjamin C, Feeley BT. Patients' attitudes and factors in their selection of grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The Knee 2011, 19: 49-54. PMID: 21211979, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2010.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnterior Cruciate LigamentAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAttitude of Health PersonnelChoice BehaviorFemaleHumansKnee InjuriesMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePhysician's RolePlastic Surgery ProceduresProstheses and ImplantsRetrospective StudiesTransplantation, AutologousTransplantation, HomologousConceptsGraft choiceSurgeon recommendationACL reconstructionAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionHalf of patientsSelection of graftsDonor site morbidityMean followOlder patientsLigament reconstructionMedical websitesPatients' attitudesPatientsSite morbidityDifferent graftsGraftAllograftsDemographic factorsLikert scaleUrban settingsHigh levelsMorbidityFactorsRecommendations
2010
Descriptive Epidemiology of the Multicenter ACL Revision Study (MARS) Cohort
Wright R, Huston L, Spindler K, Dunn W, Haas A, Allen C, Cooper D, DeBerardino T, Lantz B, Mann B, Stuart M. Descriptive Epidemiology of the Multicenter ACL Revision Study (MARS) Cohort. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2010, 38: 1979-1986. PMID: 20889962, PMCID: PMC3655411, DOI: 10.1177/0363546510378645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnterior Cruciate LigamentAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesCanadaChildCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansKnee InjuriesMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOrthopedic ProceduresOutcome Assessment, Health CareProspective StudiesReoperationSports MedicineSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment FailureUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsRevision ACL reconstructionPatient demographicsACL reconstructionGraft choiceWorse outcomesRevision anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionMulticenter prospective longitudinal studyAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionPatient-based outcome measuresConcomitant knee injuriesCruciate ligament reconstructionInstitutional review board approvalIntra-articular injuriesTime of injuryCross-sectional studyLevel of evidenceProspective longitudinal studyReview board approvalACL reconstruction methodsReconstruction cohortTraumatic reinjuriesPrevious graftProspective cohortClinical featuresClinical outcomes
2009
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Reconstruction
Giaconi JC, Allen CR, Steinbach LS. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Reconstruction. Topics In Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2009, 20: 129-150. PMID: 20410802, DOI: 10.1097/rmr.0b013e3181d657a7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligamentACL reconstructionGraft reconstructionAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionACL graft reconstructionPhyseal-sparing techniquesCruciate ligament reconstructionDaily clinical practiceMagnetic resonance imagingGraft laxityGraft tearLigament reconstructionACL graftCruciate ligamentClinical practiceSelective bundleResonance imagingDouble bundleConsulting radiologistLigamentSingle bundleCommon occurrenceArthrofibrosisComplicationsHardware failure
2005
Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Adaptations of Patients with Isolated Deficiency of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Fontboté CA, Sell TC, Laudner KG, Haemmerle M, Allen CR, Margheritini F, Lephart SM, Harner CD. Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Adaptations of Patients with Isolated Deficiency of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2005, 33: 982-989. PMID: 15888720, DOI: 10.1177/0363546504271966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrop landing taskControl groupPosterior cruciate ligament injuriesPosterior cruciate ligament deficiencyCruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament deficiencyPosterior cruciate ligamentVertical ground reaction force loading rateBiomechanical adaptationsGround reaction force loading rateKnee valgus momentGreater vertical ground reaction forceInstrumented laxityInvolved kneeVertical ground reaction forceGreater posterior displacementLigament deficiencyLigament injuryInvolved limbSurgical interventionUninvolved limbControl subjectsClinical laxityCruciate ligamentLaxity examination
2002
Posterior cruciate ligament injuries
Allen CR, Kaplan LD, Fluhme DJ, Harner CD. Posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Current Opinion In Rheumatology 2002, 14: 142-149. PMID: 11845019, DOI: 10.1097/00002281-200203000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansKnee InjuriesKnee JointMagnetic Resonance ImagingPosterior Cruciate LigamentSoft Tissue InjuriesConceptsPosterior cruciate ligamentPCL injuriesGrade III PCL injuriesMultiple ligament knee injuriesPosterior cruciate ligament injuriesAdequate physical therapyChronic PCL insufficiencyCruciate ligament injuryPCL-deficient kneeAvulsion fractureSurgical treatmentKnee injuriesLigament injuryPCL reconstructionDegenerative arthritisExcellent outcomesPCL insufficiencyClinical examinationDirect blowKnee stabilizersCruciate ligamentAnterior aspectPhysical therapyPosterior drawerPCL deficiency
2001
Potential complication of bioabsorbable screw fixation for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee
Scioscia T, Giffin J, Allen C, Harner C. Potential complication of bioabsorbable screw fixation for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2001, 17: 1-5. PMID: 11172259, DOI: 10.1053/jars.2001.17995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBioabsorbable screw fixationOsteochondritis dissecansScrew fixationCartilage damageIntra-articular loose bodiesMedial femoral condyleAcute episodePotential complicationsArthroscopic examinationBioabsorbable screwsLoose bodiesTibial plateauFemoral condyleCase 1DissecansKneeScrew headScrewsFixationPainComplicationsPatientsSurgeryEffusionDamage
1998
The Effects of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB on Healing of the Rabbit Medial Collateral Ligament
Hildebrand K, Woo S, Smith D, Allen C, Deie M, Taylor B, Schmidt C. The Effects of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB on Healing of the Rabbit Medial Collateral Ligament. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1998, 26: 549-554. PMID: 9689377, DOI: 10.1177/03635465980260041401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBecaplerminBiomechanical PhenomenaCell DivisionCollateral LigamentsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug CombinationsEpidermal Growth FactorExtracellular MatrixFibrin Tissue AdhesiveFibroblastsKnee InjuriesMaleMitogensPlatelet-Derived Growth FactorProto-Oncogene Proteins c-sisRabbitsRecombinant ProteinsRuptureTensile StrengthTransforming Growth Factor betaWeight-BearingWound HealingConceptsPlatelet-derived growth factor-BBMedial collateral ligament healingMedial collateral ligamentGrowth factor-BBPlatelet-derived growthCollateral ligamentGrowth factorFactor-BBLigament healingRight medial collateral ligamentFemur-medial collateral ligament-tibia complexRabbit medial collateral ligamentIndividual growth factorsHistologic evaluationHigh doseFibrin sealantControl groupHealing ligamentBiologic approachesFibroblast proliferationLigamentVitro workHealing tissueDosesHealing