Although rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy is a frequent pathology of the shoulder, the real understanding of its aetiopathogenesis is still unclear. Several studies showed that RC tendinopathy is more frequent in patients with hyperglycemia, diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome. This paper aims to evaluate the serum concentration of fibrinogen in patients with RC tears. Metabolic disorders ha...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of sonography in diagnosing tears of the knee menisci. METHODS In this retrospective study, we reviewed the sonographic examinations of the knees of 321 patients diagnosed with a torn meniscus on the basis of clinical findings. Of the 321 knees imaged, 216 were also examined using MRI or CT. Arthroscopic meniscectomy was performe...

The incidence of meniscal tear injuries is rising, predominately due to the sporting activities young adults. There are different methods in orthopedics management. An Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy (APM) most practiced orthopedic procedure globally. However, recent literature reported serious concerns about its positive outcome. Meniscal repair another recommended technique and growing rapi...

AIMS In 40 patients, we attempted to investigate the efficacy of electromyography-biofeedback (EMG-B) on quadriceps muscle strength after arthroscopic meniscectomy. METHODS The patients were randomly divided into two groups each consisting of 20 subjects. For the control group, a classical exercise program was given (five sessions of EMG-B application for 2 weeks postoperatively). Range of mo...

Arthroscopic debridement is a reliable and effective treatment for knee arthritis in appropriately selected patients. Debridement may include lavage, loose body removal, partial meniscectomy, and/or chondroplasty. Patient selection criteria include acute effusion, well localized joint line tenderness, or catching or locking, often associated with a specific mechanism of injury, patients with im...

conclusions intra-articular levobupivacaine-tenoxicam-morphine combination provides effective pain relief, longer analgesic duration, and less analgesic requirement when compared with intra-articular levobupivacaine-tenoxicam-tramadol combination and saline after knee arthroscopic surgery. results vasr and vasa were significantly higher in group s in comparison to other groups (p < 0.05). durat...

Meniscal cysts are rare and often are a result of extrusion of synovial fluid through a tear of the meniscus, resulting in a one-way valve effect of the tear. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy of the meniscus with intra-articular cyst drainage has become the standard of care. We report a case of an unusually large symptomatic medial meniscal cyst, situated postero-medially and pressing on the p...

To evaluate outcome after arthroscopic débridement, the records of 171 patients with osteoarthrosis of the knee were reviewed. All patients were unresponsive to conservative management and were treated arthroscopically. Procedures included lavage, meniscectomy, chondrectomy, removal of free bodies and removal of limited osteophytes. Outcome assessment was retrospective, evaluating the need for ...