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Background Achilles tendon rupture leads to weakness of ankle plantarflexion. Treatment of Achilles tendon rupture should aim to restore function while minimizing weakness and complications of management. Purpose To determine the influence of factors (age, sex, body mass index [BMI], weight, time from injury to operative repair, and tightness of repair) in the initial surgical management of patients after an acute Achilles tendon rupture on 12-month functional outcome assessment after percutaneous and minimally invasive repair. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods From May 2012 to January 2018, patients sustaining an Achilles tendon rupture receiving operative repair were prospectively evaluated. Tightness of repair was quantified using the intraoperative Achilles tendon resting angle (ATRA). Heel-rise height index (HRHI) was used as the primary 12-month outcome variable. Secondary outcome measures included Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS) and Tegner score. Stepwise multiple regr tight as possible to optimize heel-rise height 1 year after Achilles tendon rupture and possibly to reduce tendon elongation. © The Author(s) 2020.In recent years, different classifications for muscle injuries have been proposed based on the topographic location of the injury within the bone-tendon-muscle chain. We hereby propose that in addition to the topographic classification of muscle injuries, a histoarchitectonic (description of the damage to connective tissue structures) definition of the injury be included within the nomenclature. Thus, the nomenclature should focus not only on the macroscopic anatomy but also on the histoarchitectonic features of the injury. © The Author(s) 2020.Background Medial epicondylitis (ME) is characterized as an overuse injury resulting in pathological alterations of the common flexor tendon at the elbow. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has recently become of interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions as an alternative to operative management. Purpose To compare the outcomes of recalcitrant type 1 ME after treatment with either PRP or surgery. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods To compare the 2 methods of treatment, we performed a retrospective review of 33 patients diagnosed with type 1 ME from 2006 to 2016 with a minimum clinical follow-up of 1 year who had failed an initial nonoperative treatment program of injections, medication, topical creams, and/or physical therapy. Overall, 15 patients were treated with a series of 2 leukocyte-rich PRP injections, and 18 patients were treated with surgery. Outcome measures included time to pain-free status, time to full range of motion (ROM), the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and surgery in the treatment of recurrent ME, with an earlier time to full ROM and time to pain-free status compared with surgery. © The Author(s) 2020.Background Previous studies have evaluated the effect of distance to high-volume centers on outcomes after joint replacement. However, there is limited evidence on whether this distance has an effect on outcomes after undergoing hip arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). Purpose To determine whether increased distance from a patient's home to his or her primary orthopaedic clinic has an influence on the ability to achieve the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) on outcome measures after surgery for FAIS. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was performed on patients undergoing surgery for FAIS by a single surgeon from January 2012 through January 2017. A total of 692 patients were identified and split into 2 groups driving distance of less then 50 miles from our institution (referral group) and driving distance of less then 50 miles from our institution (local group). Preoperative and 2-year postoperative scores oerence in reaching the MCID on any of the included PROMs between the 2 groups (P = .364). The same result held when controlling for a number of factors including age, body mass index, and adjusted gross income with logistic regression. Conclusion When controlling for a number of factors including age, body mass index, and adjusted gross income, distance to a high-volume hip arthroscopic surgery center did not have an effect on postoperative outcome scores or achieving the MCID 2 years after undergoing surgery for FAIS. © The Author(s) 2020.Background Surgical management may be indicated for patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) after failure of nonoperative management, and various surgical techniques have been described. Hypothesis We present the technique and results of modified dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy, performed in a cohort of 28 consecutive patients. We hypothesized that this will be a safe procedure that can improve hindfoot pain and function for most patients who will return to preoperative daily life and sports activities. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods A modified dorsal closing wedge osteotomy was performed in 28 patients (mean age, 54.7 years) from November 2015 to December 2016. All patients were followed for at least 2 years postoperatively. Results All osteotomies united at a mean of 5 weeks. The mean anatomic change in calcaneal length was 4 mm (range, 3-6 mm). The overall complication rate was 10.7%. There were 2 superficial wound infections (7.1%) and 1 instance of sural nerve-related paresthesia (3.5%) reported. EHop-016 mouse All patients returned to their presurgical level of activities at a mean of 23 ± 8.0 weeks. Further, 3 of 4 patients who participated in recreational sports activities returned to their preinjury level. Visual analog scale and Victorian Institute of Sports of Australia-Achilles scores significantly improved postoperatively (P less then .001) and continued to improve for 24 months. Conclusion The modified dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy is a safe procedure and significantly improved pain and function in patients with IAT at 2 years after surgery. © The Author(s) 2020.Background An increasing number of youth baseball athletes are specializing in playing baseball at younger ages. Purpose The purpose of our study was to describe the age and prevalence of single-sport specialization in a cohort of current professional baseball athletes. In addition, we sought to understand the trends surrounding single-sport specialization in professional baseball players raised within and outside the United States (US). Study Design Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods A survey was distributed to male professional baseball athletes via individual team athletic trainers. Athletes were asked if and at what age they had chosen to specialize in playing baseball at the exclusion of other sports, and data were then collected pertaining to this decision. We analyzed the rate and age of specialization, the reasons for specialization, and the athlete's perception of injuries related to specialization. Results A total of 1673 professional baseball athletes completed the survey, representing 26 of the 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations.
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