Matthew J. Bollier, MD

Patients with lateral patellar instability had improved static bipedal balance control at 1 year after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, according to published results.

Compared with single-limb grafting, double-limb graft medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction yielded superior clinical and patient-reported outcomes for the treatment of recurrent patellar dislocation, results showed.

Published results showed tibial tubercle-trochlear groove/trochlear width may be the best individualized index for diagnosing a lateralized tibial tubercle in patients with recurrent patellar dislocation requiring surgical stabilization.

According to recently published results, tibial tubercle osteotomy with concomitant distalization resulted in positive radiographic, clinical and functional outcomes in the treatment of patients with patellar instability and patella alta.

The excessive prescribing and consumption of opioid pain medication has become a national focus. The United States is responsible for more than 80% of the world’s opioid use, and opioid-related deaths have increased more than 150% during the past 5 years.

A 57-year-old black woman with prior history of hysterectomy presented with vaginal pain and discomfort in early 2012.

An acute shoulder instability event has several pathologic etiologies including soft tissue capsulolabral avulsion, humeral-sided ligament detachment or a bony Bankart fracture. A bony Bankart lesion involves avulsion of the inferior glenohumeral ligament complex in association with an anterior or posterior glenoid rim fracture. This injury occurs more commonly in men and is easily missed on radiographs. Early surgery for this injury is often recommended.