Study Design: Retrospective database study. Objective: Low back and neck pain are among
the top leading causes of disability worldwide. The aim of our study was to report the current …

Background Vascular injury secondary to an acute knee dislocation is a known complication.
However, there exist wide discrepancies in the reported rate of vascular injury in this setting…

Background: Treatment of patellofemoral instability has evolved as our understanding of the
relevant pathoanatomy has improved. In light of these developments, current practice …

Background The purpose of this study was to compare the latest patient demographics and
rerupture rates of operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture in …

Background: Carpal tunnel release (CTR) is commonly performed for carpal tunnel syndrome
once conservative treatment has failed. Operative technique and anesthetic modality vary …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate trends in procedures and to report on
demographic data of patients undergoing arthroscopic vs. open biceps tenodesis. Methods …

Study Design: Retrospective database review. Objectives: After the Food and Drug Administration
approved bone morphogenetic protein–2 (BMP) in 2002, BMP was used off-label in …

Study Design. Retrospective radiographical study. Objective. To define the relationship
between the grade of disc degeneration and the motion of the lumbar spine by using kinetic …

Purpose To evaluate the utilization and charges related to physical therapy (PT) after rotator
cuff repair in privately insured and Medicare patients and between arthroscopic and open/…

Background Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized surgical care by
reducing trauma to the patient, thereby decreasing the need for medication and shortening …