Background: Discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) is a morphologic variant in which concomitant
articular cartilage defects lead to poor outcomes. The purpose of this study was to quantify …

BACKGROUND: Anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL) of the knee are becoming increasingly
common in the pediatric and adolescent population with the rise in organized sports …

Background: Posterior hamstring harvest has been described in the adult population in a
limited fashion, but no study is available describing the use of posterior hamstring harvest in an …

Background: It is unclear whether patients can be taken off suppressive antibiotics with
infected retained instrumentation. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the perioperative …

Patients with complex distal clavicle and acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries are at risk of
loss of reduction, especially when plates are removed postoperatively. The purpose is to …

Conclusion: Transtibial amputation is a viable treatment option for total talar and navicular
extrusions, particularly if an optimal functional outcome is unachievable with limb salvage. …

Diaphyseal femur fractures are common injuries globally and range in complexity. The most
common mechanism worldwide is motor vehicle accidents. Initial evaluation should include …

… Krishn Khanna MD, Abhinav Janghala BA, Nirav Pandya MD* University of California –
San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Department of Orthopaedic …

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with hamstring autografts less
than 8.5 mm in diameter is associated with worse patient-reported outcome scores and …

Background: High morbidity has been reported regarding Achilles tendon (AT) injuries, and
the upward trend has accelerated since the mid-1990s. A chronic Achilles tendon rupture …