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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Flowchart of Technical Options and R...
Guerra Pinto, Francisco; Alçada, Rita; Pacheco, Jácome; Moraes Sarmento, Gonçalo; Martinho, Carlos; Martins, António; Alçada, RitaThe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most frequently performed orthopedic surgeries. Despite the extensive literature available, it is difficult to find a pragmatic description of the different technical variants that can guide multiple surgical decisions. In this review article, the technical variants of ACL reconstruction are systematically described, namely in the collection and ...
Consecutive Ankle Sprain Classification and Injury Systematization (CASCaIS), A...
Guerra-Pinto, Francisco; Caetano, João; Alçada, Rita; Brito Camacho, António; Pacheco, Jácome; Lacerda, Diogo; Alves-da-Silva, Teresa; Côrte-Real, NunoIntroduction: The biggest challenge in the treatment of acute ankle sprain is the uncertainty of the prognosis. The traditional classifications have several interpretations and little correlation with prognosis. In this study we propose a new classification for acute ankle sprain only based on clinical criteria.Material and Methods: We prospectively evaluated all patients with an ankle sprain, aged between 18 a...
Modified triple Kessler with least risk of elongation among Achilles tendon rep...
Diniz, Pedro; Pacheco, Jácome; Fernandes, Ricardo M.; Pereira, Hélder; Ferreira, Frederico Castelo; Kerkhoffs, Gino M. M. J.Purpose: Current treatment recommendations emphasize early loading, with preservation of tendon length and physiologic tension. The objective of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to compare failure load and elongation after cyclic loading of Achilles tendon repair techniques at time-zero. Methods: The databases PubMed, CENTRAL and Web of Science were searched for all published in-vitro studie...