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All-Suture Anchors in Rotator Cuff Repair

Introduction All-suture (soft) anchors were initially developed for labral repairs and have now gained widespread popularity in rotator cuff repair. Their increasing use is driven by advantages such as: Smaller anchor size Reduced bone footprint occupation Ability to place more fixation points Ease of insertion Ease of revision surgery Clinical and biomechanical studies demonstrate that […]

Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Patella

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.It is embedded within the quadriceps tendon and forms a crucial part of the knee extensor mechanism. Key Functions Facilitates knee extension Enhances force transmission Protects the anterior aspect of the knee joint Attachments of […]

MR Anatomy of the Hip Joint

Courtesy: Dr Jean Jose MD, Associate Chief, Musculoskeletal Radiology Section, Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA

Revision ACL Reconstruction Principles

Revision ACL Reconstruction Principles Prevalence of ACL Reconstructions ACL reconstruction rate in the U.S.: 74.6 per 100,000 people Positive outcomes in 75%–97% of cases Higher graft rupture rates seen in patients under 20 years old Consequences of ACL Deficiency Knee instability Restricted range of motion Increased risk of meniscal injuries Progression to degenerative joint disease […]

Blood supply of Structures of the Knee

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA BLOOD SUPPLY OF STRUCTURES OF THE KNEE   There are 2 main sources that supply the structures of the knee ; the Popliteal artery and the Anterior tibial artery.   ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY a)     Recurrent branch of anterior Tibial artery – close to the tibial tubercle […]