2023
The Posterior Trans-Septal Portal in Knee Arthroscopy Review of the Technique Evolution, Indications, and Technical Pearls.
Moran J, Schneble C, Kahan J, Tyagi S, Miller M, Medvecky M. The Posterior Trans-Septal Portal in Knee Arthroscopy Review of the Technique Evolution, Indications, and Technical Pearls. Bulletin Of The NYU Hospital For Joint Disease 2023, 81: 109-117. PMID: 37200328.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Spontaneous Healing of a Posteriorly Displaced Lateral Meniscus Bucket-Handle Tear in a Multiligament Knee Injury
Green J, Seddio A, Roybal D, Moran J, Katz L, Medvecky M. Spontaneous Healing of a Posteriorly Displaced Lateral Meniscus Bucket-Handle Tear in a Multiligament Knee Injury. JBJS Case Connector 2022, 12: e22.00503. PMID: 36821095, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBucket-handle meniscus tearsMultiligament knee injuriesKnee injuriesSpontaneous healingAtypical magnetic resonanceAnterior cruciate ligamentBucket-handle tearPolytrauma patientsCompartment syndromeCruciate ligamentMeniscus tearsConcomitant ruptureUnusual caseMedial meniscusMeniscal repairFragment reductionLateral meniscusInjuryTearsHealingMagnetic resonancePainPatientsSyndromeExtravasationAthletes Report Favorable Outcomes at 5-Year Minimum Follow-Up After Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review
Lee M, Owens J, Fong S, Mahatme R, Kim D, Moran J, Gillinov S, Islam W, Lee A, Pettinelli N, Medvecky M, Jimenez A. Athletes Report Favorable Outcomes at 5-Year Minimum Follow-Up After Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2022, 39: 510-528. PMID: 36395963, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary hip arthroscopyPostoperative scoresHip arthroscopySystematic reviewHip scoreClinical benefitFavorable outcomeHip arthroplastyHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific ScalePatient-reported outcome scoresHarris hip scoreNonarthritic Hip ScorePsychometric thresholdsPreferred Reporting ItemsNumber of hipSignificant improvementHigh rateCochrane TrialsSecondary arthroscopyMinimum followSurgical treatmentOutcome scoresFemoroacetabular impingementSecondary surgeryLevel IVShort Symptom Duration Is Associated With Superior Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review
Kim D, Lee M, Mahatme R, Gillinov S, Islam W, Fong S, Lee A, Abu S, Pettinelli N, Medvecky M, Jimenez A. Short Symptom Duration Is Associated With Superior Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2022, 39: 498-509. PMID: 36395964, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip arthroplasty ratesPrimary hip arthroscopyFemoroacetabular impingement syndromeSecondary surgery rateHip arthroscopySystematic reviewSurgery ratesImpingement syndromeFemoroacetabular impingementDuration groupArthroplasty ratesSuperior outcomesHip Outcome Score-ActivitiesHip Outcome Score-SportPatient-reported outcome scoresPreoperative hip painHarris hip scoreShorter symptom durationOnset of symptomsLevel IV studiesVisual analog scaleMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesPreferred Reporting ItemsPreoperative durationHip pain
2021
An Imaging Overview of the Posterior Septum of the Knee and Trans-Septal Portal Procedure: Normal Anatomy, Indications, and Unique Imaging Considerations
Moran J, Porrino J, Cheng R, Schneble CA, Kahan JB, Molho DA, Katz L, Miller MD, Medvecky MJ. An Imaging Overview of the Posterior Septum of the Knee and Trans-Septal Portal Procedure: Normal Anatomy, Indications, and Unique Imaging Considerations. Current Problems In Diagnostic Radiology 2021, 51: 562-567. PMID: 34217559, DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Similar 30-Day Complications for Septic Knee Arthritis Treated With Arthrotomy or Arthroscopy: An American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis
Bovonratwet P, Nelson SJ, Bellamkonda K, Ondeck NT, Shultz BN, Medvecky MJ, Grauer JN. Similar 30-Day Complications for Septic Knee Arthritis Treated With Arthrotomy or Arthroscopy: An American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2017, 34: 213-219. PMID: 28866341, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.06.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgery treatment groupPerioperative complicationsSeptic kneeAdverse eventsTreatment groupsTreatment modalitiesOpen arthrotomyAmerican CollegeSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysisNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysisSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariate analysisSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramOperating roomSeptic knee arthritisSimilar perioperative complicationsMinor adverse eventsRate of readmissionSerious adverse eventsRetrospective comparative studyNSQIP data setsSignificant differencesQuality Improvement ProgramPatient demographics
2011
Comparison of 3D vs. 2D fast spin echo imaging for evaluation of articular cartilage in the knee on a 3T system scientific research
Milewski MD, Smitaman E, Moukaddam H, Katz LD, Essig DA, Medvecky MJ, Haims AH. Comparison of 3D vs. 2D fast spin echo imaging for evaluation of articular cartilage in the knee on a 3T system scientific research. European Journal Of Radiology 2011, 81: 1637-1643. PMID: 21683539, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.04.072.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Symptomatic hip plica: MR arthrographic and arthroscopic correlation
Katz LD, Haims A, Medvecky M, McCallum J. Symptomatic hip plica: MR arthrographic and arthroscopic correlation. Skeletal Radiology 2010, 39: 1255-1258. PMID: 20820771, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-010-1026-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip painUnilateral hip painMechanical hip painSymptomatic plicaPathological featuresAlternative diagnosesLigamentum teresPathology reportsHip arthroscopyLabral tearsFibroconnective tissueAP directionArthroscopic correlationMR arthrographyResectionPainPatientsPlicaMR arthrographicReportSurgeryArthroscopyArthrographyArthrographicDiagnosis
2009
Extension Loss Secondary to Femoral-Sided Inverted Cyclops Lesion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Rubin L, Yeh P, Medvecky M. Extension Loss Secondary to Femoral-Sided Inverted Cyclops Lesion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. The Journal Of Knee Surgery 2009, 22: 360-363. PMID: 19902733, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionTerminal knee extensionCyclops lesionLigament reconstructionACL graftKnee extensionMagnetic resonance imaging arthrographyFemoral tunnel siteArthroscopic resectionClinical examinationTibial tunnelExtension lossRapid resolutionIntercondylar notchFibrous nodulesLesionsGraftResectionPatientsArthrography
2008
Comparison of spin echo T1-weighted sequences versus fast spin-echo proton density-weighted sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears at 1.5 T
Wolff AB, Pesce LL, Wu JS, Smart LR, Medvecky MJ, Haims AH. Comparison of spin echo T1-weighted sequences versus fast spin-echo proton density-weighted sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears at 1.5 T. Skeletal Radiology 2008, 38: 21. PMID: 18696062, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-008-0561-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA novel technique for arthroscopically assisted femoral bone tunnel grafting in two-stage ACL revision.
Oetgen ME, Smart LR, Medvecky MJ. A novel technique for arthroscopically assisted femoral bone tunnel grafting in two-stage ACL revision. Orthopedics 2008, 31: 16-8. PMID: 18269162, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20080101-31.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Beginning Hip Arthroscopy: Indications, Positioning, Portals, Basic Techniques, and Complications
Smart LR, Oetgen M, Noonan B, Medvecky M. Beginning Hip Arthroscopy: Indications, Positioning, Portals, Basic Techniques, and Complications. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2007, 23: 1348-1353. PMID: 18063180, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.06.020.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears.
Wolff AB, Sethi P, Sutton KM, Covey AS, Magit DP, Medvecky M. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006, 14: 715-25. PMID: 17148619, DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200612000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial-thickness rotator cuff tearsRotator cuff tearsCuff tearsRole of acromioplastyPartial-thickness tearsConservative treatmentMost patientsPatient's symptomsDegenerative tearsPatientsTearsDisease statesSymptomsSufficient durationMagnetic resonanceTreatmentExtrinsic factorsAcromioplastySurgeryPathogenesisEtiologyDiagnosisHip Arthroscopy Without a Perineal Post: A Safer Technique for Hip Distraction
Merrell G, Medvecky M, Daigneault J, Jokl P. Hip Arthroscopy Without a Perineal Post: A Safer Technique for Hip Distraction. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2006, 23: 107.e1-107.e3. PMID: 17210438, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2006.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNerve palsyPerineal postHip arthroscopyPudendal nerve palsyOperative sideFracture tablePosterior humerusPosterior aspectSafe techniqueOperative tableAxillary regionIliac crestDistal aspectHip distractionOperative fieldSuperior marginPatient positioningPatient's flankAdequate tractionPalsyPatientsArthroscopyThoraxBetter visualizationLateral position
2003
Arthroscopically assisted quadriceps double-bundle tibial inlay posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an analysis of techniques and a safe operative approach to the popliteal fossa
Noyes FR, Medvecky MJ, Bhargava M. Arthroscopically assisted quadriceps double-bundle tibial inlay posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an analysis of techniques and a safe operative approach to the popliteal fossa. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2003, 19: 894-905. PMID: 14551557, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(03)00651-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroscopyBracesHumansKneeKnee InjuriesPosterior Cruciate LigamentSafetyTendon TransferTendonsTibiaConceptsPosterior cruciate ligament reconstructionQuadriceps tendon autograftSafe operative approachTibial inlay techniqueCruciate ligament reconstructionTendon autograftLigament reconstructionPopliteal fossaGraft placementPosteromedial approachOperative approachGraft positionAthletic individualsRevision casesInlay techniqueVascular anatomyKnee anatomyAnatomyFixationAutograftFossa
2001
Thermal capsular shrinkage Basic science and clinical applications
Medvecky M, Ong B, Rokito A, Sherman O. Thermal capsular shrinkage Basic science and clinical applications. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2001, 17: 624-635. PMID: 11447551, DOI: 10.1053/jars.2001.24681.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThermal energyCapsulolabral repairLong-term clinical effectsArthroscopic capsulolabral repairGlenohumeral joint capsuleClinical applicationThermal capsular shrinkageClinical followClinical effectsReactive fibroblastsJoint capsuleFocal treatmentOpen stabilizationTissue destructionMechanical propertiesClinical estimationBasic scienceGlenohumeral instabilityTissue changesMultidirectional instabilityCapsular shrinkageFiber orientationVolumetric reductionMicroscopic changesPeer-reviewed literature