Isokinetic knee muscle strength comparison after enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) versus conventional setup in total knee arthroplasty (TKA): a single blinded prospective randomized study
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) combined with the concept of enhanced recovery is of continued worldwide interest, as it is reported to improve early functional outcome and treatment quality without increasing c... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 15, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Julia Goetz, G ünther Maderbacher, Anna Gerg, Franziska Leiss, Silvia Dullien, Florian Zeman, Matthias Meyer, Jan Reinhard, Joachim Grifka and Felix Greimel Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Neuromuscular activity of the lower-extremities during running, landing and changing-of-direction movements in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a review of electromyographic studies
Running, jumping/landing and cutting/change of direction (CoD) are critical components of return to sport (RTS) following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), however the electromyographic (EMG) a... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 14, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jim D. Georgoulis, Dimitra Melissaridou, Kostas Patras, Panayiotis D. Megaloikonomos, Ioannis Trikoupis, Olga D. Savvidou and Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Closed-leg standing long leg radiographs can be a useful tool to assess whether the joint line is parallel to the ground in restricted kinematic alignment total knee arthroplasty
Restricted kinematic alignment (rKA) is a modified technique of kinematic alignment (KA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for patients with an outlier or atypical knee anatomy, striving to preserve the native kne... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Takashi Kobayashi, Kazumi Goto, Masayoshi Otsu and Kazuhiko Michishita Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Sub-optimal femoral fit in total knee arthroplasty, a systematic review of human femoral data vs off-the-shelf contemporary femoral components
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the inadequacy of fit between the human distal femur and the knee implants offerings and describe the available strategies to overcome this issue. (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 10, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tommaso Bonanzinga, Francesco Manlio Gambaro, Francesco Iacono and Maurilio Marcacci Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Current trends in graft choice for primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – part II: In-vivo kinematics, patient reported outcomes, re-rupture rates, strength recovery, return to sports and complications
Postoperative patient satisfaction after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) is influenced mainly by the degree of pain, the need for reoperation, and functional performance in daily activities a... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 4, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Armin Runer, Laura Keeling, Nyaluma Wagala, Hans Nugraha, Emre Anil Özbek, Jonathan D. Hughes and Volker Musahl Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Correction: Aquatic therapy following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair enables faster improvement of Constant score than land ‑based therapy or self‑rehabilitation therapy
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Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 4, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alec Cikes, Fayssal Kadri, Floris van Rooij and Alexandre L ädermann Tags: Correction Source Type: research

In vitro analysis and in vivo assessment of fracture complications associated with use of locking plate constructs for stabilization of caprine tibial segmental defects
Locking plate fixation of caprine tibial segmental defects is widely utilized for translational modeling of human osteopathology, and it is a useful research model in tissue engineering and orthopedic biomater... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 3, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kristin M. Bowers, Ellis M. Wright, Lori D. Terrones, Xiaocun Sun, Rebecca Rifkin, Remi Grzeskowiak, Elizabeth Croy, Reza Seddighi, Stephanie Kleine, Chiara Hampton, Silke Hecht, Henry S. Adair III, David E. Anderson and Pierre-Yves Mulon Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

The 25-year experience of over-the-top ACL reconstruction plus extra-articular lateral tenodesis with hamstring tendon grafts: the story so far
This article presents with an evidence based approach, the kinematical rationale, biological evidence and the long term results of the “Over-The-Top” anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with lateral plas... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 1, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stefano Zaffagnini, Gian Andrea Lucidi, Luca Macchiarola, Piero Agostinone, Maria Pia Neri, Maurilio Marcacci and Alberto Grassi Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Current trends in graft choice for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – part I: anatomy, biomechanics, graft incorporation and fixation
Graft selection in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is critical, as it remains one of the most easily adjustable factors affecting graft rupture and reoperation rates. Commonly used autografts, ... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - April 1, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Armin Runer, Laura Keeling, Nyaluma Wagala, Hans Nugraha, Emre Anil Özbek, Jonathan D. Hughes and Volker Musahl Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

A biomechanical comparison between robotic and conventional total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in resection accuracy: a meta-analysis on cadaveric specimens
Robotic total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has seen a rapid increase in utilization with recent literature suggesting that implant accuracy and resection are better optimized than in conventional TKA. The purpose o... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - March 30, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sean B. Sequeira, Grant T. Duvall and Henry Boucher Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Evaluation of the inter and intraobserver reproducibility of the “defect coverage index method”, a new computed tomography assessment method of sagittal graft positioning in arthroscopic bone block procedures
To assess the reproducibility of a new 2-dimensional computed tomography (CT) method of assessing graft positioning in arthroscopic bone block procedure. (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - March 30, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cristina Delgado, Ignacio De Rus, Pablo Ca ñete, Jorge Díaz, Raquel Ruiz, Miguel García Navlet and Miguel Ángel Ruiz Ibán Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Finite element analysis of medial closing and lateral opening wedge osteotomies of the distal femur in relation to hinge fractures
Intraoperative hinge fractures in distal femur osteotomies represent a risk factor for loss of alignment and non-union. Using finite element analysis, the goal of this study was to investigate the influence of... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - March 27, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Michel Meisterhans, Andreas Flury, Christoph Zindel, Stefan M. Zimmermann, Lazaros Vlachopoulos, Jess G. Snedeker and Sandro F. Fucentese Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

How reproducible are clinical measurements in robotic knee surgery?
Robotic-assisted surgery has been recently introduced to improve biomechanical restoration, and thus better clinical and functional outcomes, after knee joint arthroplasty operations. Robotic-assisted uni-comp... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - March 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matassi Fabrizio, Bori Edoardo, Giabbani Niccol ò, Civinini Roberto and Innocenti Bernardo Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Successful isolation of viable stem cells from cryopreserved microfragmented human adipose tissue from patients with knee osteoarthritis – a comparative study of isolation by tissue explant culture and enzymatic digestion
To investigate if viable stem cells could be isolated and expanded from cryopreserved microfragmented adipose tissue (AT) harvested from patients with knee osteoarthritis. (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - March 23, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jasmin Bagge, Per H ölmich, Freja Aabæk Hammer, Jan O. Nehlin, Kilian Vomstein, Lars Blønd, Lisbet Rosenkrantz Hölmich and Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Comparative in vitro treatment of mesenchymal stromal cells with GDF-5 and R57A induces chondrogenic differentiation while limiting chondrogenic hypertrophy
Hypertrophic cartilage is an important characteristic of osteoarthritis and can often be found in patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Although the exact pathomechanism remains poorly understood, hypertroph... (Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics)
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - March 21, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Manuel Wei ßenberger, Mike Wagenbrenner, Joachim Nickel, Rasmus Ahlbrecht, Torsten Blunk, Andre F. Steinert and Fabian Gilbert Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research