Thursday, November 15, 2012

No significant difference found between drilling, grafting during ACL reconstruction | Orthopedics

No significant difference found between drilling, grafting during ACL reconstruction | Orthopedics

This research mirrors outcomes seen elsewhere.  However, the magic time period after this surgery utilizing drilling will probably see decline in the outcomes after 3-5 year time frame...will be interesting to see the outcomes at the 5 year mark.  I think that there will be a significant decrease in survivability at this time period.

Two-stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Indications, Review, and Technique Demonstration | Orthopedics

Two-stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Indications, Review, and Technique Demonstration | Orthopedics

This is an interesting approach, at DBAJ we like to also complete a one stage if possible, but two stage when bone stock does not allow placement of graft in optimum position. 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Cutting Edge Orthopaedic Biological Treatments for the 21st Century.....My latest article.
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/853b88fd#/853b88fd/70