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The effects of NiCl2 and CoCl2 salts and of the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid on the fluorophore complex were also studied to understand the components of the MIL structure that are responsible for quenching. The metal within the MIL chemical structure was found to be the main component contributing to fluorescence quenching. Fӧrster critical distances between 11.9 and 18.8 Å were obtained for the MILs, indicating that quenching is likely not due to non-radiative energy transfer but rather to spin-orbit coupling or excited-state electron transfer. The MILs were able to be directly used in qPCR and fluorescence emission measurements using a microplate reader for detection, demonstrating their applicability in fluorescence-based detection methods. Graphical abstract.Cranberry proanthocyanidin oligomers were investigated using ultra performance liquid chromatography-ion mobility-high-resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-IM-HRMS). A total of 304 individual A-type and B-type proanthocyanidins, including 40 trimers, 68 tetramers, 53 pentamers, 54 hexamers, 49 heptamers, 28 octamers, and 12 nonamers, were characterized. A-type proanthocyanidins appeared to dominate the cranberry proanthocyanidins. As the degree of polymerization increased, the abundance of molecules with multiple A-type double inter-flavan linkage or having doubly charged ions also increased. Under the same charge state, the drift times of proanthocyanidin ions increased with their degree of polymerization or the number of double inter-flavan linkages. For the same proanthocyanidin molecules, doubly charged ions had shorter drift times compared to their singly charged counterparts, which lead to separated trendlines in the ion mobility-mass plot. While consistent ion mobility was observed for most proanthocyanidins with the same degree of polymerization, coeluted isomeric ions of trimer and tetramer were detected by their unique drift times. Incorporation of ion mobility into HRMS proved to be of great value to characterize and analyze proanthocyanidins from complex sample matrices. Graphical abstract.PURPOSE No definite treatment option with reasonable outcome has been presented for old and refractory flexion contracture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We describe a surgical technique for 21 refractory cases of knee flexion contracture, including 12 patients with history of failed manipulation under anesthesia (MUA). METHODS Retrospective review was conducted for procedures performed by a single surgeon between 2005 and 2016. Twenty-one knees (19 patients) with knee flexion contracture after primary TKA were treated with all the following procedures posterior capsular release, hamstring tenotomy, prophylactic peroneal nerve decompression, and botulinum toxin type A injections. Selleckchem LDK378 Twelve of the 21 knees had at least 1 prior unsuccessful MUA before this soft-tissue release procedure. Mean age at intervention was 60 years (range 46-78 years). Mean preoperative knee range of motion (ROM) was - 27° extension (range - 20° to - 40°) to 100° flexion (range 90°-115°). All radiographs were evaluated for proper component sizing and signs of loosening. RESULTS Full extension was achieved immediately after surgery in all patients. Only one knee required repeat botulinum toxin type A injection. All patients had full extension at mean follow-up of 31 months (range 24-49 months). No significant change was observed in knee flexion after the procedure (n.s.). Significant improvement was noted in the postoperative Knee Society Score (KSS) (mean 80, range 70-90) when compared with preoperative KSS (mean 45, range 25-65) (p = 0.008). CONCLUSION The proposed surgical technique is efficacious in treating patients with refractory knee flexion contracture following TKA to gain and maintain full extension at minimum 2-year follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective case series.PURPOSE Recent evidence has found the antero-lateral ligament (ALL) may play a role in stabilizing the knee, but its role in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is controversial. The purpose of the current study is to systematically review and meta-analyze the current evidence in the literature to ascertain whether ACL reconstruction combined with ALL reconstruction affects knee stability, re-rupture rates and patient-reported outcomes compared to ACL reconstructions performed alone. METHODS A literature search was performed based on the PRISMA guidelines. Cohort studies comparing ACL + ALL reconstruction and ACL reconstruction alone were included. RESULTS Six clinical trials (LOE I I, LOE II 2, LOE III 3) with 729 patients were included, with a mean follow-up time of 34.2 (24-54.9) months. There was a significant difference in favor of combined ACL + ALL reconstruction for reduced re-rupture rate (2.4% vs 7.3%, p  less then  0.01), residual positive pivot shift rate (33.3% vs 11.4%, p  less then  0.01), and reduced KT-arthrometer evaluation (1.6 vs 2.6, p  less then  0.01). Combined ACL + ALL reconstruction resulted in improved IKDC scores (92.5 vs 87.8, p  less then  0.01), Lysholm scores (95.7 vs 91.2, p  less then  0.01) and Tegner scores (6.7 vs 5.7, p  less then  0.01). There was no significant difference in rate of return to play at the same level (54.3% vs 46.0%, n.s.). CONCLUSION The current evidence suggests alongside soft tissue graft ACL reconstruction that concomitant ALL reconstruction improves clinical outcomes, with improved knee stability and lower re-rupture rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.PURPOSE To compare clinical function after knot anchor versus knotless anchor repair of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability. METHODS All patients who underwent arthroscopic surgical ATFL repair using knot or knotless suture anchors were included in this study. Functional scores (American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Karlsson score and Tegner activity scores) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to evaluate the ankle with a follow-up of at least 2 years. RESULTS A total of 52 patients with chronic ankle instability were included in this study. Among these patients, 23 patients underwent one knot anchor repair procedure (Group A), and the other 29 patients underwent one knotless anchor repair procedure (Group B). At the final follow-up, there were no significant differences between Group A and Group B regarding the AOFAS score (89 ± 9 vs 84 ± 11; ns), Karlsson score (82 ± 14 vs 75 ± 18; ns), or Tegner activity score (4 ± 1 vs 4 ± 2; ns).
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