Ligament injuries, graft choice, return to sport and the examination signs that matter.
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ACL graft choice for clinicians: what trials, meta-analyses and registries show for BTB, hamstring and quadriceps tendon autografts, and the viva answer.
12 min read
Bankart vs Latarjet for anterior shoulder instability: how glenoid bone loss, the glenoid track and the ISIS decide the operation, and what the trials show.
12 min read
Orthobiologics for knee osteoarthritis: what the evidence supports for PRP, where BMAC falls short, and how to counsel patients about 'stem cells' without hype.
5 min read
Paediatric ACL tears: when to reconstruct early, how skeletal maturity changes physeal-safe technique, and why return to sport cannot be based on time alone.
4 min read
Why the Lachman is sensitive but the Pivot Shift is specific. A comprehensive guide to the biomechanics, grading, and execution of the ACL physical exam.
12 min read
From Microfracture to MACI and Allografts. A comprehensive, evidence-based algorithm for managing chondral defects in the knee.
11 min read
The female athlete triad and RED-S: the physiological cascade, screening tools, and the orthopaedic surgeon's role in protecting bone health.
13 min read
Hip arthroscopy for FAI: the pathophysiology of impingement, labral repair vs reconstruction, and the critical importance of patient selection.
13 min read
Why meniscal root tears are functionally equivalent to a total meniscectomy and how to fix them.
13 min read
The 'wait 9 months' rule is obsolete. A comprehensive guide to functional testing, limb symmetry indices, and psychological readiness for the ACL athlete.
9 min read