Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery has become increasingly common over the past decade and its popularity is likely to rise further as the number of primary ACL reconstructions increases each year. More than 75% of all cases of failed ACL reconstruction are the result of technical error and, of these, more than 70% are attributed specifically to malpositioned tunne...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to review our experience with the use of the facial artery musculo-mucosal (FAMM) flap for floor of mouth (FOM) reconstruction following cancer ablation to assess its reliability, associated complications, and functional results. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of 61 FAMM flaps performed for FOM reconstruction from 1997 to 2006. RESULTS No t...

Limb-preserving surgery using modular megaprostheses for the reconstruction of large skeletal defects is currently the preferred treatment for sarcomas. The authors report the postoperative outcomes after skeletal resection for lower extremity sarcomas and the use of the METS cemented modular implant system (Stanmore Implants, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom) for reconstruction. They retrospectiv...

STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. PURPOSE To elucidate the causes of late revision following bone cement augmentation for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) or kyphoplasty (KP) is thought to be effective for the treatment of OVCFs. Many complications related to PVP or KP have been reported. However, there is a pau...

PURPOSE Functional reconstruction of mutilating hand injuries poses a challenge to the surgeon. We present our experience with use of multiple composite tissue flaps transplant for functional reconstruction of hand in patients with mutilating hand injuries. The associated merits and demerits of these surgical approaches are briefly discussed. METHODS From August 2004 to October 2014, function...

BACKGROUND There is recent evidence that use of allograft tendons for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in young patients may result in increased failure rates compared with autologous grafts. HYPOTHESIS Allograft ACL reconstruction will result in higher failure rates in young athletes compared with autograft reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. M...

BACKGROUND Unilateral breast reconstruction can be a challenge when attempting to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and symmetrical breast mound on the contralateral side. This study investigates the outcomes of using a contralateral augmentation transmidline scarless (CATS) technique to simultaneously augment the contralateral breast using implants. METHODS Between January 2004 and July 2016...

The Multicenter ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) Revision Study (MARS) group was developed to investigate revision ACL reconstruction outcomes. An important part of this is obtaining and reviewing radiographic studies. The goal for this radiographic analysis is to establish radiographic findings for a large revision ACL cohort to allow comparison with future studies. The study was designed as a...