📚 Every time I read a study, I look for the clinical implications and what can transfer to my patients. One topic I often discuss is restrictions after meniscus injuries. Both isolated or in combination with ACL injuries. 🔍 In…
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AFTER FAILED MENISCUS REPAIR? WILL YOU RECOMMEND ANOTHER REPAIR? I recently worked with a patient who had four meniscus repairs in the same knee. That made me wonder: what is the current rate…
The pivot shift is a test to detect anterolateral rotary instability. In my experience, I’m a bit concerned when I see a pivot shift grade 2 or above. If no self reported instability are reported, I would often be okay…
What is your thoughts on meniscus repair prior to ACLR? In patients with ACL injuries and concomitant meniscal tears, does performing meniscal repair prior to ACL reconstruction, compared to concurrent meniscal repair and ACL reconstruction, result in a better success…
Brace or no brace According to a systematic review based on six clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), four of the guidelines did not support the routine use of postoperative functional knee brace after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLR). One guideline recommended…
Highlights The ‘control-chaos continuum’, provides a framework to create drill content relevant to the phase aims and objectives, aligned with the physical, technical, tactical and injury-specific requirements of the player. Strength and power diagnostic testing throughout the RTS process provides…
Rehabilitation following meniscal repair: a systematic review To cite: Spang III RC, Nasr MC, Mohamadi A, et al. Rehabilitation following meniscal repair: a systematic review. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2018;4:e000212. doi:10.1136/ bmjsem-2016-000212 Introduction The menisci reduce stress by increasing the contact area between the…
Low Prevalence of Isolated Medial Meniscal Tears in Young Females With Stable Knees. Low Prevalence of Isolated Medial Meniscal Tears in Young Females With Stable Knees, Barak Haviv et al. 2015. Database: 2425 arthroscopic knee surgeries Time: over a 6 years…
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