Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and debilitating knee injuries in professional
The spectrum of pathoanatomy in collision
Aim. The aim of this study was to assess the role of hip arthroscopy in the management of hip pain in elite
Background. Lateral ligament injuries of the ankle are common. They account for up to 50% of all sporting injuries. Recovery times vary, leading to time away from sport and training for the professional
Background:. Achilles pathology is a serious and frequently occurring problem, especially in elite
We document intra-articular pathology in collision
Aims. The use of biologics in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in Olympic and professional
Purpose: Shoulder pain in the young
We have an aggressive approach to meniscal repair, including repairing tears other than those classically suited to repair. Elite
Background: There is abundant literature on the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture; however data on sports and recreational activities after this injury is scarce. Patients and Methods: 71 patients were assessed in a prospective cross-sectional study after an average of 3 years after Achilles tendon rupture. 44 patients were treated non-operatively, using a functional algorithm, and 23 patients were treated operatively. Outcome parameters were the AOFAS-Score and the SF-36 Score. The strength of plantar-flexion was measured using the Isomed 2000 system, the structural integrity of the tendon was assessed sonografically. Results: Patients treated operatively had a higher complication rate than patients treated non-operatively (p=0.05). Re-rupture rate was identically in both groups. No difference was noted between the two groups for the AOFAS score (92 vs. 90). Moreover the SF-36 score did not show any significant difference between the groups. However, if compared to the age-adjusted normative population significant lower scores were achieved. A significant reduction in practicing sports was detected, as well as a reduction of plantar flexion of the affected foot (p=0.04). Conclusion: Except for complication rate no significant difference could be detected between the groups. Thus operative treatment in the recreational
Background. A large number of Tendo-Achilles (TA) injuries occur during sporting activity. Typically occurring in males aged 30–50, whom occasionally undertake sporting activities, the so called ‘weekend warriors’. Aims. To assess the impact of TA rupture on return to sporting activity in the non-elite
Subtalar dislocation of the hindfoot is a rare injury and can be associated with poor functional outcomes. We report a case of an irreducible subtalar dislocation in an elite
31 consecutive patients (mean 54.7 years) were examined mean follow-up time of 47 months. Patients were evaluated clinically; using Lysholm, Cincinnati, IKDC and Tegner Activities Scores. Objective assessments were made with KT1000 Arthrometer and Isokinetic strength testing. Lysholm scores improved from 62 preoperatively to 93 at review; Cincinnati 48 to 89; Tegner 3.6 to 5.2. 81 percent of knees were considered normal or nearly normal to IKDC, 6 abnormal, none severely abnormal. KT1000 manual max difference 2.9mm; Isokinetic flexion strength 102 percent; extension strength 95 percent. Poor results were mainly associated with advanced articular cartilage degenerative changes at time of surgery. This also correlated with increased time from injury to surgery, and increased preoperative injury rates. This study demonstrates that the anterior cruciate ligament can be reliably reconstructed in patients over the age of 50 years with good symptomatic relief, restoration of function and return to activity.
Aims. There is limited information on outcomes of revision ACL reconstruction (rACLR) in soccer (association football)
Introduction. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries amongst elite
Abstract. Introduction. Anterolateral procedures can reduce the risk of re-rupture after ACL reconstruction in high risk patients however, this effectiveness has never been evaluated in elite
Abstract. Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine if elite
Abstract. Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting return to sport (RTS) and career longevity of elite
Introduction. To determine if elite
Introduction. To evaluate career length after surgical treatment of combined ACL + medial collateral ligament (MCL) and ACL +posterolateral corner (PLC) surgeries in all elite