2025
Patient Perceptions of Medication Therapy for Prevention of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Waddell L, Mitchener D, Frier K, Jones M, Losina E, Bansback N, Fraenkel L, Kim J, Katz J, Selzer F, Easterbrook A. Patient Perceptions of Medication Therapy for Prevention of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Qualitative Content Analysis. Arthritis Care & Research 2025 PMID: 39936242, DOI: 10.1002/acr.25508.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic osteoarthritisAnterior cruciate ligament injuryQualitative content analysis approachParticipants expressed greater interestPrevention of posttraumatic osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis Outcome Score pain scoreUptake of preventive treatmentsContent analysis approachQualitative content analysisCruciate ligament injuryYear of enrollmentMedical therapyAudio transcriptsAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tearsPatients' perceptionsSemistructured interviewsOsteoarthritis incidenceACL injuryKnee injuriesFocus groupsLigament injuriesComponent of treatmentContent analysisPreventive therapyPain scores
2023
Examining the Distribution of Bone Bruise Patterns in Contact and Noncontact Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Response
Moran J, LaPrade R, Medvecky M. Examining the Distribution of Bone Bruise Patterns in Contact and Noncontact Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Response. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: np59-np60. PMID: 38031752, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231198498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPoster 306: Examining Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesions in Patients Surgically Treated for Acute Grade III Combined Posterolateral Corner Knee Injuries
Jimenez A, Katz L, Wang A, McLaughlin W, Gillinov S, Kunze K, Hewett T, Alaia M, LaPrade R, Medvecky M, Moran J. Poster 306: Examining Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesions in Patients Surgically Treated for Acute Grade III Combined Posterolateral Corner Knee Injuries. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 11: 2325967123s00279. PMCID: PMC10392321, DOI: 10.1177/2325967123s00279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreoperative magnetic resonance imagingMedial meniscal ramp lesionsMulti-ligament knee injuriesAcute grade IIIMeniscal ramp lesionsMagnetic resonance imagingPosterolateral corner knee injuriesRamp lesionsIntra-class correlation coefficientPLC injuriesGrade IIIKnee injuriesBone bruisingBone bruiseResonance imagingAnterior cruciate ligament injuryMulti-ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament injuryDays of injuryMeniscocapsular tearsConsecutive patientsLigament injuryMeniscal injurySame patientLevel IExamining the Distribution of Bone Bruise Patterns in Contact and Noncontact Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Moran J, Lee M, Kunze K, Green J, Katz L, Wang A, McLaughlin W, Gillinov S, Jimenez A, Hewett T, LaPrade R, Medvecky M. Examining the Distribution of Bone Bruise Patterns in Contact and Noncontact Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: 1155-1161. PMID: 36867053, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231159899.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone bruise patternsAcute anterior cruciate ligament injuryMagnetic resonance imagingAnterior cruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament injuryBone bruiseNoncontact injuriesLigament injuryContact injuriesACL injuryBruise patternsMedial collateral ligament injuryNoncontact mechanismFat-suppressed T2-weighted imagesMultivariate logistical regression modelIpsilateral knee injuriesCollateral ligament injuriesACL reconstruction surgeryMechanism of injuryBody mass indexNoncontact ACL injuryMedial tibiofemoral compartmentPreoperative MRI scansACL injury mechanismsPosterior cruciate ligamentThe incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury in youth and male soccer athletes: an evaluation of 17,108 players over two consecutive seasons with an age‐based sub‐analysis
Astur D, Margato G, Zobiole A, Pires D, Funchal L, Jimenez A, Freitas E, Cohen M. The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury in youth and male soccer athletes: an evaluation of 17,108 players over two consecutive seasons with an age‐based sub‐analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2023, 31: 2556-2562. PMID: 36779987, DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07331-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament injuryACL injuryLigament injuryAge categoriesPrimary ACL injuryACL injury ratesOlder age groupsMale soccer athletesSoccer playersMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examsOverall incidenceYoung male soccer playersMale soccer playersHigh incidenceInjury ratesNumber of athletesImaging examsInjuryAge groupsSoccer athletesIncidenceMale athletesYouth soccer playersAthletesExamining Preoperative MRI for Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesions in Patients Surgically Treated for Acute Grade 3 Combined Posterolateral Corner Knee Injury
Moran J, Jimenez A, Katz L, Wang A, McLaughlin W, Gillinov S, Patel R, Kunze K, Hewett T, Alaia M, LaPrade R, Medvecky M. Examining Preoperative MRI for Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesions in Patients Surgically Treated for Acute Grade 3 Combined Posterolateral Corner Knee Injury. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 11: 23259671221144767. PMID: 36756171, PMCID: PMC9900669, DOI: 10.1177/23259671221144767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreoperative magnetic resonance imagingMedial meniscal ramp lesionsAcute grade 3Meniscal ramp lesionsMultiligament knee injuriesMagnetic resonance imagingPosterolateral corner knee injuriesRamp lesionsPLC injuriesIntraclass correlation coefficientGrade 3Knee injuriesBone bruisingBone bruiseAnterior cruciate ligament injuryLevel 1 trauma centerCruciate ligament injuryDays of injuryCross-sectional studyLevel of evidenceMeniscocapsular tearsConsecutive patientsLigament injuryTrauma centerMultiligament reconstruction
2021
Higher Meniscal Slope Is a Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Skeletally Immature Patients
Freitas EV, Perez MK, Jimenez AE, Lopes JR, Yamada AF, Cohen M, Astur DC. Higher Meniscal Slope Is a Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Skeletally Immature Patients. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2021, 37: 2582-2588. PMID: 33771692, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.03.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsACL reconstruction failureAnterior cruciate ligament injuryMedial meniscal slopeMeniscal slopeACL injuryCruciate ligament injuryImmature patientsTibial slopeReconstruction failureControl groupLigament injuryPrimary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuryLateral meniscal slopePrimary ACL injuryRetrospective comparative trialSkeletally Immature PatientsRatio of patientsLateral tibial slopeMedial tibial slopeACL injury historySignificant differencesKnee magnetic resonancePrimary injuryRetrospective studyRisk factors
2019
Partial Transphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Clinical, Functional, and Radiographic Outcomes
Chambers CC, Monroe EJ, Allen CR, Pandya NK. Partial Transphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Clinical, Functional, and Radiographic Outcomes. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019, 47: 1353-1360. PMID: 30995077, DOI: 10.1177/0363546519836423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical lateral distal femoral angleMedial proximal tibial angleTransphyseal ACL reconstructionMechanical axis deviationACL reconstructionGraft failureGrowth disturbanceReoperation rateACL injuryRadiographic outcomesFunctional outcomePediatric International Knee Documentation Committee scoreInternational Knee Documentation Committee scoreSubsequent revision ACL reconstructionAnterior cruciate ligament injuryLateral distal femoral angleOptimal reconstruction techniquePostoperative growth disturbanceGraft failure rateCruciate ligament injuryGood functional outcomeProximal tibial angleSubset of patientsRevision ACL reconstructionDistal femoral angle
2007
Arthrofibrosis of the knee.
Magit D, Wolff A, Sutton K, Medvecky MJ. Arthrofibrosis of the knee. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2007, 15: 682-94. PMID: 17989419, DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200711000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotion lossAnterior cruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament injuryReliable treatment optionControl of inflammationPathogenesis of arthrofibrosisArthroscopic lysisInflammatory mediatorsLigament injurySurgical débridementSurgical timingSalvage procedureFunctional outcomeRehabilitation protocolTreatment optionsMultiligament injuriesEarly motionNovel therapiesSurgical techniqueArthrofibrosisInjuryDébridementInflammationPatientsAnesthesia
2006
Arthroscopic All-inside Lateral Meniscus Suture Using Posterolateral Portal
Ahn JH, Oh I. Arthroscopic All-inside Lateral Meniscus Suture Using Posterolateral Portal. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2006, 22: 572.e1-572.e4. PMID: 16651176, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.07.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterolateral portalInside sutureLongitudinal tearAnterior cruciate ligament injuryDiscoid lateral meniscus tearsSuture hookCruciate ligament injuryLateral meniscus tearsPosterior horn tearsLateral meniscus posterior hornPeripheral longitudinal tearsLigament injuryAnteromedial portalMeniscus sutureMeniscus tearsPosterolateral structuresPosterior hornTranscondylar approachNew arthroscopicExcellent coaptationCartilage injuryPosterolateral compartmentNo. 0 PDSPeripheral rimTears
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 examinationGender comparison of hip muscle activity during single-leg landing.
Zazulak BT, Ponce PL, Straub SJ, Medvecky MJ, Avedisian L, Hewett TE. Gender comparison of hip muscle activity during single-leg landing. Journal Of Orthopaedic And Sports Physical Therapy 2005, 35: 292-9. PMID: 15966540, DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2005.35.5.292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip muscle activitySingle-leg landingMuscle activityAnterior cruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament injuryRectus femoris activityFemale athletesDifferent muscular activation patternsRelative muscle activityDivision I collegiate athletesMuscular activation patternsACL injuryFemoris activityLigament injuryQuadriceps activityElectromyographic activityGender differencesMuscle activationPostcontact phaseCollegiate athletesSurface EMGActivation patternsPrecontact phaseDrop landingAnalysis of variance
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 ResearchConceptsPosterior 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
2000
Gender disparity of anterior cruciate ligament injury. Etiological theories in the female athlete.
Medvecky M, Bosco J, Sherman O. Gender disparity of anterior cruciate ligament injury. Etiological theories in the female athlete. Bulletin Of The NYU Hospital For Joint Disease 2000, 59: 217-26. PMID: 11409241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament injuryFemale ACL injuryCruciate ligament injuryACL injuryLigament injuryFemale athletesInjury ratesNumerous etiological factorsACL injury ratesGender disparitiesEtiological factorsNeuromuscular factorsKnee flexionInjuryMovement trainingDefinitive causationAthletesEtiological theoriesTraining programIntrinsic factorsDisparitiesHamstringsEtiologyFactorsPhysicians
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