Nolan Horner

• MD
• Orthopedic Surgeon at Genesis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Purpose To (1) report clinical outcomes, complication rates, and total hip arthroplasty (THA) conversion rates for patients age 40 or older who underwent hip arthroscopy, and (2) report any age-related predictors of outcome identified in the literature. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were searched for relevant studies and pertinent data were...

Background:. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rates of implant-related complications and mortality after treatment of an intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric fracture with a short or long Gamma nail. Methods:. Between September 1998 and August 2003, 644 patients at 2 centers treated with a long or short Gamma nail for a hip fracture we...

Objective: The objectives of this survey study were to: (1) determine practice patterns, (2) assess beliefs and attitudes toward ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections (UGIIs), (3) identify barriers to the use of UGII, and (4) determine any differences in beliefs and attitudes based on age or specialty. Methods: A survey was developed usin...

Background: Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow is relatively common among baseball pitchers. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) has revolutionized the management of this injury, allowing a greater proportion of pitchers to return to play. Purpose: To assess the return to play and in-game performance specific to bas...

Background Opioids continue to be the analgesic of choice for postoperative pain control following arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. Despite their widespread use, there are limited evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for postoperative opioid prescribing. The Non-Opioid Prescriptions after Arthroscopic Surgery in Canada (NO PAin) Trial...

Purpose To identify risk factors associated with increased postoperative opioid consumption and inferior pain outcomes following knee and shoulder arthroscopy. Methods Using the data set from the NonOpioid Prescriptions after Arthroscopic Surgery in Canada (NO PAin) trial, eight prognostic factors were chosen a priori to evaluate their effect on o...

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine how preoperative health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) is affected by the duration of the wait time (WT) for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) once a decision is made to proceed with surgery. Methods This was a multi‐centre prospective cohort study. One hundred and twenty‐two patients...

Background Despite the ongoing opioid epidemic, most patients are still prescribed a significant number of opioid medications for pain management after arthroscopic surgery. There is a need for consensus among orthopaedic surgeons and solutions to aid providers in analgesic strategies that reduce the use of opioid pain medications. Purpose This po...

Purpose: To compare mid-term clinical outcomes between patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy (HA) vs revision hip arthroscopy (RHA) for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 1862 patients who underwent hip arthroscopy for FAIS from January 2012 to April 2017. Patients who under...

Objectives Hip arthroscopy has been proven to be an effective treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) in both competitive athletes and non-competitive athletes, with favorable patient reported outcomes (PROs), and low rates of complications. Previous data demonstrates a high return to sport (RTS) rate, reported up to 88% to 92%....

Purpose: To report midterm outcomes of patients who underwent revision meniscal allograft transplantation (RMAT) and compare survivorship free from reoperation and failure with a matched cohort of patients who underwent primary meniscal allograft transplantation (PMAT). Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively collected data identified p...

Background: Hip arthroscopy (HA) has been proven to be an effective treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) in both competitive athletes (CA) and non-CA at short-term follow-up. However, there is a paucity of literature investigating midterm outcomes comparing athletes with Controls. Hypothesis: Athletes would have significant...

Background: There is a paucity of information available to clinicians on outcomes of patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for labral repairs and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome with simultaneous repair of the gluteus medius and/or minimus muscles. Purpose: To determine whether patients with labral tears and concomitant gluteal pathology wh...

Background Patellar tendon rupture is an injury most often occurring in adults and commonly caused by tensile overload to the extensor mechanism of the knee or direct trauma to the tendon. Early diagnosis and timely surgical repair lead to good functional outcomes and high rates of return to activity. Indications In patients with impaired knee ext...

Purpose: To investigate mid-term patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and return-to-work for workers' compensation (WC) patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy (HA) for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) versus propensity-matched, non-WC controls. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on WC patients who underwent primary...

Purpose: This study is a preclinical histological assessment of a biphasic acellular interpositional cancellous allograft in an ovine model of rotator cuff repair (RCR) designed to better understand its safety profile and effects on tendon healing after rotator cuff repair. Methods: Thirty skeletally mature sheep with clinically normal shoulders...

Background: Common questions about shoulder arthroplasty (SA) searched online by patients and the quality of this content are unknown. The purpose of this study is to uncover questions SA patients search online and determine types and quality of webpages encountered. Methods: The "People also ask" section of Google Search was queried to return 9...

Purpose To determine whether (1) patient reported outcome (PRO) scores after index hip arthroscopy correlate with PRO scores for the contralateral hip in patients undergoing staged bilateral hip arthroscopy, and (2) if patients who achieved MCID or PASS for the index hip were more likely to achieve MCID or PASS for the contralateral hip. Methods P...

Importance In arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, there is growing evidence that opioid-sparing protocols may reduce postoperative opioid consumption while adequately addressing patients’ pain. However, there are a lack of prospective, comparative trials evaluating their effectiveness. Objective To evaluate the effect of a multimodal, opioid-s...

Background: Articular step-off between the donor and recipient in osteochondral allograft transplant has been shown to alter contact pressures. Currently, commercial allograft donor selection is primarily based on simple anatomic parameters such as trochlear length, trochlear width, and tibial width. Purpose: To identify anatomic factors associa...

Background There is a paucity of information in the literature on midterm outcomes from the arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) with concomitant labral treatment in patients with mild osteoarthritis (OA) using modern surgical techniques. Purpose To compare outcomes of hip arthroscopy for the treatment of FAIS bet...

Background Patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) may frequently have co-existing sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain. It is known that patients with lower back pain undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) have inferior outcomes; however, it is unclear what the effect of SIJ pain is on outcomes after hip arthroscopy. Purpose To determi...

Objectives Osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA) for cartilage defects provides excellent long-term clinical outcomes. Articular step-off between the donor and recipient has been shown to significantly alter contact pressures, potentially contributing to worse long-term survival. The trochlea in particular is at risk for graft mismatch due...

Background Meniscal ramp lesions are injuries of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus at the meniscocapsular junction or the meniscotibial ligament and are frequently associated with concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Objective To review the current literature on meniscal ramp lesion management to better define the indicatio...

Introduction The prevalence of focal cartilage defects in elite athletes is estimated to be as high as 36%, and treatment in professional football players poses a complex clinical challenge. Marrow stimulation is a common treatment option for athletes with symptomatic, contained, full-thickness chondral injuries. Objectives To report the current i...

Background There is limited evidence examining glenoid osteotomy as a treatment for posterior shoulder instability. Methods A search of Medline, Embase, PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was conducted from the date of origin to 28th November 2019. Nine out of 3,408 retrieved studies met the inclusion criteria and quality wa...

Objectives: Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is an increasingly applied tool with potential benefits in muscular hypertrophy, strength, and endurance. This study investigates the effectiveness of BFR training relative to other forms of training on muscle strength, hypertrophy, and endurance. Data sources: We performed systematic searches of...

This chapter presents a case study of a 32‐year‐old hockey player injured his knee after suffering a pivoting injury playing hockey one month ago. His physical exam reveals 10 mm of lateral opening on varus stress with no endpoint, a positive posterolateral drawer test, and a positive dial test at 30° of flexion. There has been much debate in the l...

This chapter presents a case scenario of an athletic 38‐year‐old woman who presents with insidious onset, moderately severe, groin pain that is activity related, especially when she is walking or pivoting on the right leg. A magnetic resonance arthrogram is performed of her right hip which reveals a labral tear. Compelling data on labral repair ver...

This chapter presents a case scenario of a 19‐year‐old male soccer goalkeeper hit on left anterior shin while jumping with knees flexed trying to catch a ball. The ability to accurately diagnose a posterior cruciate ligament tear in both the acute and the chronic setting is essential in guiding treatment by an orthopedic surgeon. Magnetic resonance...

Background: Distal humeral hemiarthroplasty (DHH) has been performed for a variety of indications with the most common being management of distal humeral fractures. This systematic review evaluates the outcomes and complications of DHH for this pathology. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE for studies reporting indications and outcom...

Introduction Stemless reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is used to treat rotator cuff deficient arthropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It has several advantages over the stemmed implant including preservation of bone stock, reduced surgical time, and easier revision. Methods A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE,...

The purpose of this systematic review is to assess outcomes and complications of patients undergoing Salter’s innominate osteotomies (SIOs) for the correction of hip dysplasia along with patient and technical factors that can be optimized to improve outcomes after SIO. MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched from data inception to 9 October 2018. Data wer...

Background Novel approaches for anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA and rTSA) that spare the subscapularis (SSC) have recently been described. Outcomes for the SSC-sparing approach were evaluated through this systematic review. Methods Medline, Embase, PubMed, and CENTRAL were searched. Results From 2,051 citations, 8 studies w...

Context: Energy drinks are the fastest growing product in the beverage industry. However, there is concern regarding potential for adverse effects with use. Objective: To evaluate the reported adverse effects of energy drink consumption. Data Sources: The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were searched for relevant studies from inc...

Ankle fractures are the fourth most common fracture requiring surgical management. The deltoid ligament is a primary ankle stabilizer against valgus forces. It is frequently ruptured in ankle fractures; however, there is currently no consensus regarding repair. A systematic database search was conducted with Medline, PubMed, and Embase for relevant...

Importance Acute pseudoseptic arthritis is a rare complication of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections that is not well documented in the literature. Practitioners initially suspect the symptoms of this complication to represent septic arthritis, cautiously prescribing antibiotics. This review identifies that time to presentation of symptoms postinjecti...

Purpose Given the poor soft-tissue quality in rheumatoid arthritis patients, many believe that rheumatoid arthritis should be treated with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA). The purpose of this paper is to systematically assess outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) in rheumatoid arthritis to determine if aTSA remains a vi...

Purpose: The opioid epidemic has prompted an emphasis on investigating opioid-sparing alternatives for pain management following knee arthroscopy. This review evaluated the effects of perioperative nonopioid adjunct analgesia on postoperative opioid consumption and pain control in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. Methods: A systematic revie...

PurposePress-fit fixation is a hardware-free technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The purpose of this review was to quantitatively assess the risk profile and outcomes of press-fit fixation and provide an update on its effectiveness compared to more standard fixation techniques of ACLR. Methods The electronic databases PUB...

PurposeTo assess the literature on indications, outcomes, and complications in pediatric patients undergoing all-epiphyseal (AE) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).Methods PubMed, Medline, and Embase were searched for literature evaluating AE ACLR in pediatric patients. All included studies were assessed for quality using the Methodol...

Purpose Canada has the second-highest opioid use in the world. Despite knee and shoulder arthroscopy being among the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures, there exists little guidelines for pain management. Methods A survey was developed and distributed to members of the Arthroscopy Association of Canada. The objectives were: to understan...

This chapter updates main topics in hip arthroscopy. Since chondrolabral injury has been proposed the beginning of hip osteoarthritis, other new entities play a role in the painful hip. Actually, if we want to improve long-term clinical results, we should establish better indications for surgical treatment rather than surgical technical modificatio...

Introduction Previous research suggested that patients have increased risk of infection with increased time from presentation with a femoral neck fracture to treatment with a hip hemiarthroplasty (HHA). The purpose of this study was to determine if rates of prosthetic joint infections within 3 months of surgery was affected by the time from patient...

Background Stemless anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint and other degenerative shoulder diseases. It has several proposed advantages over stemmed TSA including increased bone preservation, decreased operative time, and easier removal at revision. Methods A systematic search wa...

PurposeThe purpose of this systematic review was to assess the surgical techniques, indications outcomes and complications for pediatric patients (≤ 19 years old) undergoing shoulder stabilization procedures for anterior shoulder instability.Methods The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched from data incepti...

Background Biomechanical studies have shown double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to have increased anterior and rotational stability as compared with single-bundle ACLR. Various techniques exist to drill the femoral tunnel, such as anteromedial portal (AMP), outside-in (OI), and transtibial (TT) drilling. However, it...

Background Computed tomography (CT) utilizing computer software technology to generate three-dimensional (3D) rendering of the glenoid has become the preferred method for preoperative planning. It remains largely unknown what benefits this software may have to the intraoperative placement of the components and patient outcomes. Purpose The purpose...

Background Shoulder dislocations can be devastating for an athlete. Coracoid bone block transfer is often used for the treatment of recurrent shoulder instability. Questions/Purposes The primary purpose of this study was to determine the rate and mean time of return to sport in athletes after a coracoid bone block transfer at the pre-operative lev...

Context Superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions often result in significant sporting limitations for athletes. Return to sport is a significant outcome that often needs to be considered by athletes undergoing the procedure. Objective To evaluate return to sport among individuals undergoing arthroscopic SLAP repair. Data Sources Four dat...

Background Trapezius palsy results from injury to the spinal accessory nerve. The condition presents with loss of shoulder abduction, pain, and winging of the scapula. Surgical treatment may improve functional outcomes and quality of life. Purpose The purpose of this study was to report and evaluate the clinical outcomes following surgical managem...

Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in revision and complication rates, functional outcomes, and radiological outcomes between cemented and press-fit humeral stems in primary anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Materials and Methods A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted searching for stu...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in patients aged ≤65 years. MEDLINE, Embase, and PubMed were searched for relevant studies from database inception to September 18, 2018. All studies that evaluated RTSA in patients aged ≤65 years were included. Two independent reviewers screened all st...

Background Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare condition associated with selective weakness of the muscles of the upper arm, face, and shoulder girdle, negatively affecting daily activities. Scapulothoracic arthrodesis may restore shoulder function and improve quality of life. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the outcom...

Background Radial head excision has historically been a common surgical procedure for the operative management of radial head fractures and post-traumatic conditions. With recent advances in other surgical techniques, controversy exists regarding its indications. This review evaluates the indications and outcomes of radial head excision in traumati...

Background Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears are a very common shoulder injury. The success rate of SLAP repair, particularly in the throwing athlete, has been variable in the literature. Questions/Purposes The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the reported post-operative outcomes of management techniques for faile...

Purpose Horizontal cleavage tears of the meniscus (HCTs) are primarily degenerative in nature, and, however, can be the result of trauma. Such tears account for 12–35% of all tear patterns and can be treated by partial meniscectomy or arthroscopic repair. The purpose of this review was to systematically assess the outcomes and complications for pat...

Background: Shoulder impingement is one of the most common nontraumatic upper limb causes of disability in adults. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of surgical intervention in comparison with nonoperative or sham treatments in patients with shoulder impingement in terms of both pain and functional outcomes. Methods: We conducted a systematic r...

Importance The critical shoulder angle (CSA) is a relatively new radiographic parameter correlated with pathologies such as rotator cuff tears and osteoarthritis. Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to: (1) determine the degree of correlation between the CSA and shoulder pathologies, (2) determine the reliability of measuring CSA b...

Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a known complication that can arise after total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). In most cases, it is asymptomatic; however, in some patients, it can limit range of motion and lead to poor outcomes. The objective of this review was to assess and report the incidence, risk factors, prophylaxis, and management of...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to systematically review the existing literature reporting surgical outcomes of simultaneous high tibial osteotomy (HTO) and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in anterior cruciate ligament deficient (ACLD) knees. Methods This study was conducted per the methods of the Cochrane Handbook for Syste...

CONTEXT: Ankle syndesmotic injuries present a significant challenge for athletes due to prolonged disability and recovery periods. The optimal management of these injuries and rates of return to sport in athletes remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate return to sport for athletes after ankle syndesmotic injuries....

CONTEXT:: Pectoralis major tendon ruptures are becoming increasingly common due to the growing prevalence of active lifestyles. Studies investigating the efficacy of pectoralis major tendon repair have limited sample sizes and offer mixed results, while existing reviews do not explore postoperative activity outcomes for patients. OBJECTIVE:: To su...

Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an analgesic and chondroprotective agent often used for the nonoperative treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). The effects of HA injections are well studied in the treatment of knee OA, but the effects in glenohumeral OA remain unclear. This study evaluated the efficacy of HA to reduce pain in patients with glenohumer...

Importance Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries commonly occur in baseball players. Strategies for injury prevention have long been accepted without clinical data informing which risk factors lead to serious injury. Objective The objective of this study was to systematically review the impact of various pitching-related risk factors for UCL in...

Purpose: To compare the clinical and functional outcomes of allograft and autograft reconstruction in patients with posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) deficiency. Methods: The MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were used to identify all relevant articles. Clinical outcomes including International Knee Documentation Committee, Tegner,...

Background The incidence of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) failure ranges from 10 to 20% in the USA. Many patient and surgical factors may lead to re-rupture after ACLR. Some authors have suggested that not correcting excessive posterior tibial slope may be a significant contributing factor to ACLR failure. Purposes We so...

PurposeThe purpose of this systematic review was to (1) identify the optimal diagnostic modality for tunnel widening in skeletally mature patients; (2) identify potentially modifiable risk factors for tunnel widening, such as graft type, and (3) determine what elements of a post-operative rehabilitation program exert the most influence on TW. Metho...

Background: The arthroscopic and open Latarjet procedures are both known to successfully treat shoulder instability with high success rates. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes and positioning of the coracoid graft and screws between the arthroscopic and open Latarjet procedures. Methods: The electronic databases MED...

Background Anterior shoulder instability, including recurrent instability, is a common problem, particularly in young, active patients and contact athletes. The Latarjet procedure is a common procedure to treat recurrent shoulder instability. Purpose To identify the reported learning curves associated with the Latarjet procedure and to determine a...

Groin pain represents a frequent cause of disability among footballers. Groin pain in footballers is most commonly due to overuse injury as opposed to traumatic injury. Athletic groin pain presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the sports medicine physician. The complex anatomy of the hip and groin region gives rise to an extensive lis...

Context: Knee osteoarthritis affects 9.3 million adults over age 45 years in the United States. There is significant disability associated with this condition. Given the potential complications and the significant cost to the health care system with the dramatic increase in total knee arthroplasties performed for this condition, assessment of the...

26666_Appendix – Supplemental material for Effectiveness of Valgus Offloading Knee Braces in the Treatment of Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

Objective: Clinicians use the flexion, adduction, and internal rotation (FADIR) test in the diagnosis of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). However, the diagnostic utility of this test remains unclear. The purpose of this review was to determine the utility of the FADIR test in diagnosing FAI. Data sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were sear...

Purpose To investigate the humeral and soft-tissue adaptations, including humeral retroversion, range of motion, and posterior capsule changes, in overhead throwing athletes. Methods We performed a systematic review in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, MEDLINE, CENTRAL (...

This chapter examines the gamete of nonoperative treatment options for the management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Developing an evidence-based approach is made difficult by the virtue of the lack of high-quality literature comparing each option with specific outcome measures. Often, the deformities associated with FAI are structural/mech...

Groin pain is an increasingly common condition in athletes, particularly those involved in cutting sports or sports involving frequent acceleration and deceleration. The differential diagnosis for groin pain in athletes is vast and often poses a significant diagnostic challenge for physicians. Among athletes, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a...

Background: The role of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss following primary shoulder arthroplasty has been demonstrated in small retrospective and controlled clinical trials. This study comprehensively evaluates current literature on the efficacy of TXA to reduce perioperative blood loss and transfusion requirements following shoulder a...

The anterolateral ligament (ALL) is a capsular structure of the knee that is the subject of increasing academic interest. This article reviewed recent ALL literature in terms of subject matter and quality. Although current literature focusing on the ALL is small and limited to level 4 and 5 evidence, it is rapidly expanding. Cadaveric studies descr...

Degenerative knee disease affects patients of all ages and produces pain significantly impacting quality of life (QoL). Physicians typically adopt an incremental treatment approach - beginning with lifestyle modification and pharmacologic therapy. Ultimately, surgical interventions such as knee arthroscopy or debridement are reserved for patients w...

Purpose: Arthrofibrosis is the most common post-operative complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Risk factors and management strategies for arthrofibrosis remain unclear. The purpose of this review was to: (a) describe existing definitions of arthrofibrosis, and (b) characterize the management strategies and outcomes of a...

The purpose of this study was to identify the causes and risk factors for hip fractures, a rare but devastating complication, following hip arthroscopy. The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and PubMed were searched and screened in duplicate for relevant clinical and basic sciences studies and pertinent data was abstracted and analysed in Micros...

A systematic review was performed to explore the current trends over the last 5 years in femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) literature and compare the quality and sources of publications in the literature to that published previously. We identified 1066 relevant studies including 186,572 patients. The number of publications increased during the rev...

Importance: To date, limited literature has explored the outcomes and indications for osteochondral grafts and chondrocyte transplantation in the hip. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the indications, investigations, rehabilitation strategies and clinical outcomes associated with treatment of hip cartilage defects with either a...

Cruciate and collateral ligament injuries of the knee are a common occurrence in athletics, and high velocity trauma and treatment can range from non-operative to complex surgical reconstruction. It is imperative that medical professionals who are involved in the treatment of these patients remain up-to-date on the most current concepts in treatmen...

Background: Arthroscopy is a widely used intervention in the treatment of a variety of shoulder conditions. Arthroscopy has also been selectively used in symptomatic patients after shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine indications for shoulder arthroscopy in patients after shoulder arthroplasty and to report...

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prophylaxis for preventing heterotopic ossification (HO) in the setting of hip arthroscopy. Methods: A systematic search was performed in duplicate for studies comparing the use of NSAID prophylaxis for HO in the setting...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the indications, preoperative workup outcomes, and postoperative rehabilitation of patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) receiving microfracture as an adjunct to hip arthroscopy for chondral defects. METHODS: The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were searched and screened in duplicate for studies invo...

Surgical hip dislocation (SHD) and hip arthroscopy are surgical methods used to correct deformity associated with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Though both of these approaches appear to benefit patients, no studies exist comparing healthcare resource utilization of the two surgical approaches. This systematic review examines the literature an...

This systematic review was designed to evaluate the reporting of non-hip score outcomes following surgical management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). MEDLINE, EMBASE and PubMed were searched and screened in duplicate for studies involving non-hip score outcomes following the surgical management of FAI. A full-text review of eligible studies...

Purpose Synovial chondromatosis of the hip is a benign condition whereby pain and functional limitations occur due to numerous intra-articular osteochondral fragments produced by a metaplastic synovium. Recurrence not only worsens morbidity but may lead to malignant transformation. With reported recurrence rates as high as 22% by open surgical appr...

This work assesses the feasibility of preparing sol-gels from solutions containing organometallic complexes of various analytes to obtain standards for the analysis of soil samples using laser ablation coupled to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Silicon and zirconium based xerogel standards were synthesised. In both cases, good lineari...

A previously developed method based on continuous on-line leaching with artificial gastro-intestinal fluids was used to determine the bio-accessible fraction of As, Cu, Fe, V and Zn in brown and white rice from California by inductively coupled mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Saliva generally accounted for the largest percentage of total element leache...