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Outcomes of autologous chondrocyte implantation in study of the treatment of articular repair (STAR) patients with osteochondritis dissecansBrian J Cole
Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 40:2015-22. 2012....
Interobserver and intraobserver reliability of the goutallier classification using magnetic resonance imaging: proposal of a simplified classification system to increase reliabilityMark A Slabaugh
Department of Surgery, Aviano AB Hospital, Aviano, Italy
Am J Sports Med 40:1728-34. 2012..Not only is there debate on the validity of the use of this system in MRI, but current literature is unclear as to the clinical use of the Goutallier classification...
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: prospective functional outcome and repair integrity at minimum 2-year follow-upBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16:579-85. 2007..05). At minimum 2-year follow-up, arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears produced significant improvements in both patient-derived and objectively measured variables...
Outcomes after a single-stage procedure for cell-based cartilage repair: a prospective clinical safety trial with 2-year follow-upBrian J Cole
Brian J Cole, Midwest Orthopaedics, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 39:1170-9. 2011..A single-stage procedure that uses autologous cartilage fragments, Cartilage Autograft Implantation System (CAIS), is being evaluated in patients and may offer a clinically effective option...
Nonarthroplasty alternatives for the treatment of glenohumeral arthritisBrian J Cole
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16:S231-40. 2007..This review describes the challenges associated with the diagnosis and management of glenohumeral arthritis, and provides a treatment framework for use in these challenging patients...
Biocompatibility of a polymer patch for rotator cuff repairBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopedics and Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 15:632-7. 2007..9%. In conclusion, the polycarbonate polyurethane patch for tissue extension or augmentation in rotator cuff repair has demonstrated no inflammatory response and excellent tissue integration in a rat rotator cuff repair model...
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs: an anatomic and biomechanical rationale for different suture-anchor repair configurationsBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopedics and Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 23:662-9. 2007....
Midterm results of surgical treatment for adult osteochondritis dissecans of the kneeCecilia Pascual-Garrido
Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:125S-30S. 2009....
Medial versus lateral supraspinatus tendon properties: implications for double-row rotator cuff repairVincent M Wang
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Am J Sports Med 38:2456-63. 2010..Although numerous laboratory studies have compared single-row with double-row fixation properties, little is known regarding regional (ie, medial vs lateral) suture retention properties in intact and torn tendons...
Retrospective analysis of arthroscopic management of glenohumeral degenerative diseaseGeoffrey S Van Thiel
Rush University Medical Center, 720 N Larrabee, Chicago, IL 60654, U S A
Arthroscopy 26:1451-5. 2010..The purpose of this study was to examine the results of arthroscopic debridement for isolated degenerative joint disease of the shoulder...
Minced articular cartilage--basic science, surgical technique, and clinical applicationFrank McCormick
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA
Sports Med Arthrosc 16:217-20. 2008..Early animal and preclinical models have demonstrated hyaline-like tissue repair. Further work needs to be conducted in this promising approach...
Effect of impaction sequence on osteochondral graft damage: the role of repeated and varying loadsRichard W Kang
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Am J Sports Med 38:105-13. 2010..This study aimed to determine the effect of impaction force and number of hits to seat the graft on cartilage integrity...
Comparison of ultrasonic suture welding and traditional knot tying in a rabbit rotator cuff repair modelShane J Nho
Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 15:630-8. 2006..2 N/mm2) and welded (8.3 N/mm2) groups (P < .05), but no differences were observed between the knotted and welded groups. Although some histologic changes were noted, none was considered to be significant to distinguish either group...
Biomechanical evaluation of a high tibial osteotomy with a meniscal transplantGeoffrey S Van Thiel
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 24:45-53. 2011..Furthermore, the largest decrease in medial pressures was between neutral and 3 degrees of valgus, suggesting that perhaps neutral aligned knees could benefit from an HTO...
Overview of existing cartilage repair technologyAllison G McNickle
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Sports Med Arthrosc 16:196-201. 2008..The vast array of developing technologies has exceptional promise and the potential to revolutionize the cartilage treatment algorithm within the next decade...
The effect of radiofrequency energy on nonweight-bearing areas of bone following shoulder and knee arthroscopyShane J Nho
Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush-Presbyterian St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Orthopedics 28:392-9. 2005..Postoperative MRI of all patients did not reveal any osteonecrosis or subchondral edema. These findings indicate electrocautery, monopolar RFE, and bipolar RFE devices can be used safely for soft-tissue blation and hemostasis...
Early return to work in workers' compensation patients after arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repairSanjeev Bhatia
Section of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 26:1027-34. 2010....
Outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients aged 70 years or olderNikhil N Verma
Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, and Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 26:1273-80. 2010..To evaluate outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients aged 70 years or older...
Lateral meniscus allograft biologic glenoid arthroplasty in total shoulder arthroplasty for young shoulders with degenerative joint diseaseGregory P Nicholson
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16:S261-6. 2007..Although not perfect, it provided significant pain relief, range-of-motion gains, and patient satisfaction without the risk of poly wear or loosening. Longer-term follow-up will be required to determine ultimate durability...
Effect of lateral meniscus allograft on shoulder articular contact areas and pressuresR Alexander Creighton
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 7055, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16:367-72. 2007..Biomechanically biologic resurfacing with a lateral meniscus allograft of the glenohumeral joint is supported by decreased forces on the glenoid surface...
Reversal of suppressed metabolism in prolonged cold preserved cartilageTamara K Pylawka
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, 600 S Paulina Street, Suite 507a AAF, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
J Orthop Res 26:247-54. 2008..Minimizing this loss of metabolic function by gradual graft rewarming and decreasing NO production by NOS inhibition at the time of graft implantation may have implications on graft survival in vivo...
Bony incorporation of soft tissue anterior cruciate ligament grafts in an animal model: autograft versus allograft with low-dose gamma irradiationSanjeev Bhatia
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 40:1789-98. 2012..The effect of low-dose gamma irradiation on healing of soft tissue allografts remains largely unknown...
Clinical outcomes after microfracture of the glenohumeral jointRachel M Frank
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 38:772-81. 2010..No studies describing clinical outcomes of patients who have undergone microfracture in the shoulder joint have been reported...
Tibiofemoral contact mechanics after serial medial meniscectomies in the human cadaveric kneeStephen J Lee
The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Am J Sports Med 34:1334-44. 2006..CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Because the degree of meniscectomy leading to clinically significant outcomes is unknown, a prudent strategy is to preserve the greatest amount of meniscus possible...
Rehabilitation after autologous chondrocyte implantation in athletesShane J Nho
Cartilage Restoration Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Clin Sports Med 29:267-82, viii. 2010..This article reviews the rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes following an ACI procedure...
Chondrolysis after continuous intra-articular bupivacaine infusion: an experimental model investigating chondrotoxicity in the rabbit shoulderAndreas H Gomoll
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 22:813-9. 2006..The results caution against the use of such devices in applications for smaller joints with minimal clearance or dilution as a result of hematoma, where continuous exposure of cartilage to bupivacaine is expected...
Outcomes of mechanical debridement and radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chondral defects: a prospective randomized studyRichard W Kang
Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W Harrison Ave, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 21:116-21. 2008..The addition of radiofrequency energy, at least in the investigated form, does not add clinically significant benefits over mechanical debridement alone of chondral defects...
Postsurgical glenohumeral arthritis in young adultsAllison G McNickle
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:1784-91. 2009..Surgical treatment in young patients with glenohumeral chondrolysis is particularly challenging, with little outcome data...
Trochlear contact pressures after straight anteriorization of the tibial tuberosityJohn Paul H Rue
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Am J Sports Med 36:1953-9. 2008..Anteromedialization of the tibial tuberosity has been shown to decrease mean total contact pressures of the lateral trochlea and to shift contact pressures to the medial trochlea...
A randomized, prospective, double-blind study to investigate the effectiveness of adding DepoMedrol to a local anesthetic injection in postmeniscectomy patients with osteoarthritis of the kneeLoukas Koyonos
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:1077-82. 2009..Intra-articular corticosteroid injections have been shown to be efficacious both in patients with osteoarthritis and postarthroscopy patients...
Restoring the labral height for treatment of Bankart lesions: a comparison of suture anchor constructsMark A Slabaugh
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 26:587-91. 2010..The purpose of this study was to evaluate glenoid labral heights before injury and after repair with 2 suture anchors: (1) traditional suture anchor secured with knots and (2) knotless suture anchor...
Complications of bioabsorbable suture anchors in the shoulderAman Dhawan
Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 40:1424-30. 2012..The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the existing literature as it relates to the rare complications seen with use of bioabsorbable suture anchors in the shoulder...
An institution-specific analysis of ACL reconstruction failureRachel M Frank
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 25:143-9. 2012..In addition, good to excellent outcomes following revision ACLR can be expected in the majority of patients...
Role of biomechanics in rotator cuff pathology: North American perspectiveVasili Karas
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Med Sport Sci 57:18-26. 2012..We summarize published biomechanical literature on the rotator cuff to provide a current perspective on potential mechanisms involved in cuff pathology...
Rapid progression of chondral disease in the lateral compartment of the knee following meniscectomyJ Winslow Alford
Sports Medicine Division, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 21:1505-9. 2005....
Patellofemoral kinematics after limited resurfacing of the trochleaMatthew Provencher
Division of Shoulder, Knee and Sports Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92134 1112, USA
J Knee Surg 22:310-6. 2009..Limited resurfacing of the trochlea restores contact area, peak pressure, and peak force to the intact state. These findings highlight the potential clinical use of limited patellofemoral resurfacing in trochlear chondral defects...
Impaction affects cell viability in osteochondral tissues during transplantationTamara K Pylawka
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush Medical College, Rush Presbyterian St Luke s Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 20:105-10. 2007..These data suggest that the range of loading used in the manipulation of cartilage tissue in transplantation must be carefully considered if cell preservation is to be maintained...
The accessory posteromedial portal revisited: utility for arthroscopic rotator cuff repairR Edward Glenn
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 22:1133.e1-5. 2006..If multiple suture anchors are required (as in the case of large or massive cuff tears, or when double-row fixation is employed), sutures can be pulled out through the accessory posteromedial portal to facilitate suture management...
Recommendations and treatment outcomes for patellofemoral articular cartilage defects with autologous chondrocyte implantation: prospective evaluation at average 4-year follow-upCecilia Pascual-Garrido
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Anatomy and Cell Biology, Section Head, Rush Cartilage Restoration Center, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:33S-41S. 2009..Reported results of autologous chondrocyte implantation for chondral lesions in the patellofemoral joint have been encouraging when combined with realignment procedures...
Performance of a sterile meniscal allograft in an ovine modelAllison G McNickle
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, 600 S Paulina, Suite 507AAC, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Clin Orthop Relat Res 467:1868-76. 2009..The severity of chondral damage in the allograft knees could not be distinguished from meniscectomized joints. The sterilization process does not appear to compromise tissue integrity and provides additional allograft safety...
Prospective evaluation of concurrent meniscus transplantation and articular cartilage repair: minimum 2-year follow-upJohn Paul H Rue
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Am J Sports Med 36:1770-8. 2008....
Basic science and treatment options for articular cartilage injuriesPaul B Lewis
Student, Rush University Medical College, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 36:717-27. 2006....
Biomechanical factors in rotator cuff pathologyVasili Karas
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Sports Med Arthrosc 19:202-6. 2011..This review provides a biomechanical and anatomic context to understanding normal rotator cuff function and summarizes recent work describing biomechanical implications of cuff pathology...
Surgical management of articular cartilage defects in the kneeBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopedics, Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Instr Course Lect 59:181-204. 2010..It is important for the physician to be familiar with the indications, surgical techniques, and clinical outcomes of the available treatment options for chondral defects of the knee...
Fixation of tissue-engineered human neocartilage constructs with human fibrin in a caprine modelPaul B Lewis
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 22:196-204. 2009..The mean histological score of defects with retained constructs was also higher than those treated with fibrin sealant alone. There was no appreciable immunologic reaction to the human neocartilage xenograft or human fibrin sealant...
Prospective randomized single-blinded controlled clinical trial of percutaneous neuromodulation pain therapy device versus sham for the osteoarthritic knee: a pilot studyRichard W Kang
Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill 60612, USA
Orthopedics 30:439-45. 2007
Biomechanical evaluation of transosseous rotator cuff repair: do anchors really matter?Michael J Salata
Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 41:283-90. 2013..Recently, newer arthroscopic repair techniques including transosseous-equivalent repairs with anchors or arthroscopic transosseous suture passage have been developed...
Outcomes of type II superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair: prospective evaluation at a minimum two-year follow-upNicole A Friel
Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 19:859-67. 2010..Patients with type II superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions will have improved function and decreased pain at a minimum of 2 years after arthroscopic SLAP repair using bioabsorbable suture anchor fixation...
The role of platelet-rich plasma in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review with quantitative synthesisJaskarndip Chahal
Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 28:1718-27. 2012....
Allograft meniscus transplantationAndrew S Lee
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Sports Med Arthrosc 20:106-14. 2012..Long-term success is encouraging in well-selected patients but is unknown whether transplantation is protective against the progression of degenerative changes...
The role of subacromial decompression in patients undergoing arthroscopic repair of full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff: a systematic review and meta-analysisJaskarndip Chahal
Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 28:720-7. 2012..The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears with and without subacromial decompression...
Multiple freeze-thaw cycled meniscal allograft tissue: A biomechanical, biochemical, and histologic analysisPaul B Lewis
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical College, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
J Orthop Res 26:49-55. 2008..From these results, transplantation of meniscal allograft tissue frozen and thawed four times may be compromised in its ability to resist compression; and thus may undermine its role in replacing native meniscal tissue...
Prospective evaluation of allograft meniscus transplantation: a minimum 2-year follow-upBrian J Cole
Rush Cartilage Restoration Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Anatomy Conjoint Rush Medical College, Rush Presbyterian St Luke s Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 34:919-27. 2006..Meniscus transplantation has been indicated for the symptomatic postmeniscectomy patient to alleviate symptoms and potentially prevent the progression of articular degeneration...
Allograft meniscus transplantation: background, indications, techniques, and outcomesRichard W Kang
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College, 1725 W Harrison, Ste 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 19:220-30. 2006
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a novel approachAmmar Anbari
Department of Orthopedics and Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Ill, USA
J Knee Surg 21:241-5. 2008....
Transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair: a systematic review on the biomechanical importance of tying the medial rowNathan A Mall
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 29:377-86. 2013..The purpose of this study was to determine whether tying of the medial-row sutures provides added stability during biomechanical testing of a transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair...
Effects of serial sectioning and repair of radial tears in the lateral meniscusGabriella E Ode
Rush University Medical Center, 720 North Larrabee Street, 1010, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Am J Sports Med 40:1863-70. 2012..Radial transection of the peripheral fibers of the meniscus could render it nonfunctional; however, the biomechanical consequences of a complete lateral meniscal radial tear and repair in human specimens have not been elucidated...
Complex knee reconstruction: articular cartilage treatment optionsBrian J Cole
Rush Cartilage Restoration Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Anatomy (Conjoint, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 19:1-10. 2003
Treatment options for articular cartilage defects of the kneeAlvin J Detterline
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Orthop Nurs 24:361-6; quiz 367-8. 2005..Treatment can vary depending on both cartilage defect and patient factors. This article summarizes the various treatment options that have recently become available...
Use of bipolar radiofrequency energy in delayed repair of acute supraspinatus tears in ratsJohnny L Lin
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16:640-8. 2007..29% without bRFE. Histologically, both standard and bRFE-treated repairs were indistinguishable from controls at 12 weeks. The use of bRFE showed no definitive effect on delayed repair of acute rat rotator cuff tears...
Outcomes of autologous chondrocyte implantation in a diverse patient populationAllison G McNickle
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:1344-50. 2009..This study examines the clinical results of a patient cohort undergoing autologous chondrocyte implantation and elucidates factors associated with subjective improvement after implantation...
Can anatomic femoral tunnel placement be achieved using a transtibial technique for hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?Eric J Strauss
Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 39:1263-9. 2011..Secondary to the constraints imposed by a coupled drilling technique, the ability to achieve an anatomic femoral tunnel during transtibial hamstring ACL reconstruction may be limited...
The incidence of acute patellar tendon harvest complications for anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionGregory H Lee
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 24:162-6. 2008..This study was performed to determine the incidence of acute bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft harvest complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction...
Arthroscopic preparation of the posterior and posteroinferior glenoid labrumMatthew T Provencher
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
Orthopedics 30:904-5. 2007..Using an anterior portal for a labral elevator and shaver instrument, with the arthroscope in the anterosuperior portal, allows the posterior and posteroinferior chondrolabral junction to be safely prepared...
Indirect arthroscopic rotator interval repairBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College, Rush Presbyterian St Luke s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 19:E28-31. 2003..The technique also provides for direct arthroscopic visualization of the repair and does not necessitate entry into the subacromial space. This is a reproducible procedure that allows efficient repair of the rotator interval...
Arthroscopic double-row and "transosseous-equivalent" rotator cuff repairAdam Yanke
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Am J Orthop 36:294-7. 2007
Arthroscopic treatment of anterior glenohumeral instability: indications and techniquesBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopaedics and Annatomy (Conjoint, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Instr Course Lect 53:545-58. 2004..Adherence to these basic principles should lead to excellent results with arthroscopic stabilization of the unstable shoulder...
Treatment of chondral defects in the patellofemoral jointAndreas H Gomoll
Cartilage Repair Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
J Knee Surg 19:285-95. 2006....
Improving injection accuracy of the elbow, knee, and shoulder: does injection site and imaging make a difference? A systematic reviewErika L Daley
Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Am J Sports Med 39:656-62. 2011..The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of varying sites or imaging techniques affects the rate of accurate needle placement in aspiration and injection in the shoulder, elbow, and knee...
The effectiveness of a pain wrap compared to a standard dressing on the reduction of postoperative morbidity following routine knee arthroscopy: a prospective randomized single-blind studyJennifer K Hayden
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Rush Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Orthopedics 26:59-63; discussion 63. 2003..1 degrees F versus 3.9 degrees F [P=.02]). Less postoperative swelling was noted in the treatment patients, whereas postoperative arc of motion and narcotic usage was similar in both groups...
Prolonged-fresh preservation of intact whole canine femoral condyles for the potential use as osteochondral allograftsJames M Williams
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush Medical College at Rush Presbyterian St Luke s Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612 3864, USA
J Orthop Res 23:831-7. 2005..This data has implications for tissue banking protocols for osteochondral allograft material obtained for transplantation suggesting that cold preserved allograft material be implanted within 28 days...
Epinephrine-induced pulmonary edema during arthroscopic knee surgery. A case reportAugustus D Mazzocca
Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 85:913-5. 2003
The effects of medial meniscal transplantation techniques on intra-articular contact pressuresNikhil N Verma
Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 21:20-6. 2008..The bone trough technique shows similar contact mechanics to the double bone plug technique and maintains the natural hoop stress of the meniscus during medial meniscal transplantation...
Current perspectives on rotator cuff anatomyMichael J Defranco
Midwest Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 25:305-20. 2009..This review article presents the current concepts on rotator cuff anatomy and how they should be used in the surgical management of rotator cuff tears...
Response of human chondrocytes prepared for autologous implantation to growth factorsSusan Chubinskaya
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill, USA
J Knee Surg 21:192-9. 2008..The clinical implications of this study suggest a significant promise for anabolic growth factors in cartilage repair as a potential modifying therapy for the enhancement of chondrocytic phenotype of autologous chondrocytes...
Integration of arthroscopic and C-arm imaging into the arthroscopic image management system: technical noteChristian Lattermann
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W Harrison St, Ste 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 20:39-40. 2007
Autologous chondrocyte repair of an articular defect in the humeral headAnthony A Romeo
Shoulder Section, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Presbyterian St Luke s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
Arthroscopy 18:925-9. 2002..This paper presents a case report of a young athlete with a large full-thickness articular cartilage defect of the proximal humerus and subsequent treatment using autologous chondrocyte implantation...
Triad of cartilage restoration for unicompartmental arthritis treatment in young patients: meniscus allograft transplantation, cartilage repair and osteotomyAndreas H Gomoll
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass, USA
J Knee Surg 22:137-41. 2009..Combined treatment with meniscal transplantation, cartilage repair, and osteotomy demonstrated promising clinical results of unicompartmental arthritis treatment in young patients...
Abnormal findings on knee magnetic resonance imaging in asymptomatic NBA playersBrian E Walczak
Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Knee Surg 21:27-33. 2008..The presence of joint effusion, subchondral edema, and cystic lesions and the integrity of the collateral and cruciate ligaments were also assessed...
Analysis of interobserver and intraobserver variability in the diagnosis and treatment of SLAP tears using the Snyder classificationReuben Gobezie
The Case Shoulder and Elbow Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
Am J Sports Med 36:1373-9. 2008..Superior labral anterior posterior lesions are a relatively rare entity, and classification as a basis for selection of treatment has remained a point of controversy...
Allograft meniscal transplantation: background, techniques, and resultsBrian J Cole
Department of Orthopedics, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Instr Course Lect 52:383-96. 2003..Excellent pain relief and improved function can be achieved when rigid indications are adhered to...
Internal fixation of unstable Cahill Type-2C osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the knee in adolescent patientsAndreas H Gomoll
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Boston, Mass, USA
Orthopedics 30:487-90. 2007..This technique is appropriate and efficacious for the treatment of unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions...
Marrow stimulating technique to augment meniscus repairKevin B Freedman
Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Arthroscopy 19:794-8. 2003..We describe a simple arthroscopic technique of microfracture to the intercondylar notch. This technique can provide marrow elements to the site of meniscus repair to aid in meniscal healing at the time of repair...
The use of allografts in orthopaedic surgerySteven Gitelis
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Instr Course Lect 51:507-20. 2002
Injectable corticosteroids in modern practiceBrian J Cole
Rush Cartilage Restoration Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 13:37-46. 2005..The accuracy of injections affects outcomes. Postinjection flare, facial flushing, and skin and fat atrophy are the most common side effects. Systemic complications of injectable corticosteroids are rare...
Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis after shoulder arthroscopy: a case reportR Alexander Creighton
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7055, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16:e20-2. 2007
Biceps tendinitis in chronic rotator cuff tears: a histologic perspectiveVamsi M Singaraju
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 17:898-904. 2008....
Long-term effects of bupivacaine on cartilage in a rabbit shoulder modelAndreas H Gomoll
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:72-7. 2009..This study was designed to provide additional information on the long-term effects of bupivacaine infusion on articular cartilage in an established rabbit shoulder model...
Use of a type I/III bilayer collagen membrane decreases reoperation rates for symptomatic hypertrophy after autologous chondrocyte implantationAndreas H Gomoll
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 850 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
Am J Sports Med 37:20S-23S. 2009..This multicenter study investigates the off-label use of 1 collagen membrane as a periosteal substitute for autologous chondrocyte implantation...
Contact pressure at osteochondral donor sites in the patellofemoral jointRalph B Garretson
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Am J Sports Med 32:967-74. 2004..CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Osteochondral plugs from the medial femoral trochlea may be desirable if trochlear size permits. If harvesting from the lateral femoral trochlea, consider harvesting distally near the sulcus terminalis...
Chondral injuriesRobert A Sellards
Section of Sports Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 60657, USA
Curr Opin Rheumatol 14:134-41. 2002..The patient's symptoms, age, activity level, and lesion characteristics must be considered and matched with a suitable procedure...
Results of pectoralis major transfer with fascia lata autograft augmentation for scapula wingingMayo A Noerdlinger
Section of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 11:345-50. 2002..Although complete relief of pain and full function were not always achieved, most patients returned to their preoperative level of activity with minor adaptations...
Nonarthroplasty treatment of glenohumeral cartilage lesionsL Pearce McCarty
Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Arthroscopy 21:1131-42. 2005....
Comparison of the collagen meniscus implant with partial meniscectomy. A prospective randomized trialWilliam G Rodkey
Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation, 108 South Frontage Road West, Suite 303, Vail, CO 81657, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 90:1413-26. 2008..We hypothesized that patients receiving a collagen meniscus implant would have better clinical outcomes than patients treated with partial medial meniscectomy alone...
Measurement of glenoid bone loss: a comparison of measurement error between 45 degrees and 0 degrees bone loss models and with different posterior arthroscopy portal locationsMatthew T Provencher
Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
Am J Sports Med 36:1132-8. 2008..However, this type of glenoid defect is not consistent with the usual clinical scenario, in which bone loss occurs nearly parallel (at 0 degrees) to the long axis of the glenoid...
Open Bankart repair versus arthroscopic repair with transglenoid sutures or bioabsorbable tacks for Recurrent Anterior instability of the shoulder: a meta-analysisKevin B Freedman
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
Am J Sports Med 32:1520-7. 2004..Studies comparing open repair to newer arthroscopic techniques using suture anchor fixation and capsular plication are necessary...
Allograft interference screw fixation in meniscus transplantationJack Farr
Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, Orthopaedics Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Arthroscopy 20:322-7. 2004....
The indications and technique for meniscal transplantWinslow Alford
West Bay Orthopedics, 120 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886-6919, USA
Orthop Clin North Am 36:469-84. 2005..This article reviews the basic science of meniscal mechanics, the pathomechanics of meniscal injury, and MAT indications and techniques. A brief description of treatment of comorbid conditions and the outcomes of MAT is also provided...
Cartilage restoration, part 1: basic science, historical perspective, patient evaluation, and treatment optionsJ Winslow Alford
Shoulder and Sports Medicine Division, West Bay Orthopedics, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Am J Sports Med 33:295-306. 2005..In this article (part 1), the authors review the basic science of chondral injuries, the historical perspective of the available surgical options, and present guidelines for patient evaluation and treatment...
Thermal chondroplasty with bipolar and monopolar radiofrequency energy: effect of treatment time on chondrocyte death and surface contouringYan Lu
Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1102, USA
Arthroscopy 18:779-88. 2002..CONCLUSIONS: When applying thermal chondroplasty, a broad treatment time range could result in variable degrees of cartilage smoothness and significant chondrocyte death...
Lavage solution temperature influences depth of chondrocyte death and surface contouring during thermal chondroplasty with temperature-controlled monopolar radiofrequency energyYan Lu
Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1102, USA
Am J Sports Med 30:667-73. 2002..CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Less chondrocyte death would permit increased use of thermal chondroplasty...
