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Editorial Commentary: High-Platelet-Dose Platelet-Rich Plasma May Be the Nonoperative Treatment of Choice for Knee Osteoarthritis
For symptomatic cases that are not candidates for surgical intervention, various treatment options include exercise, weight loss, pharmacologic management, bracing, physical therapy, oral supplementation, and intra-articular injection with corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, or orthobiologics such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Recent network meta-analysis has affirmed the superiority of PRP over the other alternatives.
Arthroscopic Subscapular Sling Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Has Limitations: Dynamic Anterior Stabilization Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon May Represent a More Favorable Alternative
Recently, for cases that fall between the need of arthroscopic repair and open procedures, surgeons have developed methods for using soft tissue grafts in order to create a “sling” effect and augment glenoid labral repair.
Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping?
Cracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.
Antimicrobial Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Scoping Review
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), derived from the centrifugation and subsequent separation of whole blood, results in an unusually high concentration of platelets.
Location and progression of chondral injuries at the time of revision ACL surgery varies by sex
The purpose of this study was to quantify progression in of chondral and meniscal injuries between primary and revision ACL surgery.
