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Meniscal allograft transplantation: a review of indications, techniques, and outcomes by A. Cavendish, Parker, DiBartola, Alex C., Everhart, Joshua S., Kuzma, Scott, Kim, Walter J., Flanigan, David C.

“…When compared to meniscectomy, meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) may provide superior long-term benefits to young, active patient populations who have…”
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Clinical Outcomes After Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in Adolescents' Knees: A Systematic Review by DiBartola, Alex C., B.S, Wright, Brennan M., B.S, Magnussen, Robert A., M.D., M.P.H, Flanigan, David C., M.D

“…Purpose To perform a systematic review of the use of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) in the adolescent knee. Specific aims: (1) quantify clinical…”
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Effect of Delayed Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Medial Compartment Cartilage and Meniscal Health by Everhart, Joshua S., Kirven, J. Caid, Abouljoud, Moneer M., DiBartola, Alex C., Kaeding, Christopher C., Flanigan, David C.

“…Background: The time required to develop a secondary cartilage or meniscal injury in the medial compartment after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is…”
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The Effect of Femoral Nerve Block on Quadriceps Strength in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Swank, Katherine R., B.A, DiBartola, Alex C., B.S, Everhart, Joshua S., M.D., M.P.H, Kaeding, Christopher C., M.D, Magnussen, Robert A., M.D., M.P.H, Flanigan, David C., M.D

“…Purpose To assess the isokinetic, functional, and patient-reported outcomes of femoral nerve block (FNB) compared with traditional multimodal anesthesia for…”
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Bacterial Deoxyribonucleic Acid Is Often Present in Failed Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions by Everhart, Joshua S., DiBartola, Alex C., Dusane, Devendra H., Magnussen, Robert A., Kaeding, Christopher C., Stoodley, Paul, Flanigan, David C.

“…To determine whether bacterial DNA will be detectable by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in torn graft tissue at the time of revision anterior cruciate…”
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Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of Arthroscopic Measurements of Articular Cartilage Defects in the Knee by Flanigan, David C., Carey, James L., Brophy, Robert H., Graham, William C., DiBartola, Alex C., Hamilton, David, Nagaraja, Haikady N., Lattermann, Christian

“…Cartilage lesions of the knee are difficult to treat. Lesion size is a critical factor in treatment algorithms, and the accurate, reproducible sizing of…”
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Polymorphisms in fibronectin binding protein A of Staphylococcus aureus are associated with infection of cardiovascular devices by Lower, Steven K, Lamlertthon, Supaporn, Casillas-Ituarte, Nadia N, Lins, Roberto D, Yongsunthon, Ruchirej, Taylor, Eric S, DiBartola, Alex C, Edmonson, Catherine, McIntyre, Lauren M, Reller, L. Barth, Que, Yok-Ai, Ros, Robert, Lower, Brian H, Fowler, Vance G., Jr

“…Medical implants, like cardiovascular devices, improve the quality of life for countless individuals but may become infected with bacteria like Staphylococcus…”
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Editorial Commentary: Age-Appropriate Expectations Are Critical When Analyzing Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Outcomes: Age Is More Than Just a Number by DiBartola, Alex C

“…In patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, age affects treatment and postoperative recovery decisions, as well as failure rates…”
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Medial Patellofemoral Reconstruction With Peroneus Longus Allografts Demonstrate Good Results by Long, Joseph, Pappa, Nicholas, Stitgen, Michael, Flanigan, David C., Fowler, Brian, DiBartola, Alex C., Magnussen, Robert A.

“…To evaluate the recurrent dislocation risk and patient-reported outcomes of peroneus longus allograft tissue for medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL)…”
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In-Office Needle Arthroscopy Can Evaluate Meniscus Tear Repair Healing as an Alternative to Magnetic Resonance Imaging by DiBartola, Alex C., Rogers, Alan, Kurzweil, Peter, Knopp, Michael V., Flanigan, David C.

“…To assess the healing of horizontal cleavage tears of the meniscus 1 year after surgical repair and to determine what modality is best to determine healing…”
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Editorial Commentary: Osteochondral Allograft of the Knee—Diffuse Edema at 6 Months on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predicts Failure by Milliron, Eric, Beran, Matthew C.

“…Cartilage defects alter natural function of articular cartilage and can predispose patients to further cartilage wear and eventual osteoarthritis. These…”
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Surgical Hip Dislocation in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients by Smith, Craig, DiBartola, Alex C., Fisher, Michael, Klingele, Kevin E.

“…V, Expert opinion…”
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Outcomes of 1- Versus 2-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Colatruglio, Matthew, Flanigan, David C., Long, Joseph, DiBartola, Alex C., Magnussen, Robert A.

“…Background: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a common orthopaedic sports medicine procedure, but graft failure is not uncommon and often…”
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Editorial Commentary: Mental Health Comorbidities Are Associated With Increased Cost, Opioid Use, and Inferior Outcomes After Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair by DiBartola, Alex C., Cvetanovich, Gregory L.

“…In patients undergoing rotator cuff repair (RCR), patient comorbidities including mental health diagnoses of anxiety and depression are very common and are…”
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Cartilage damage at the time of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with weaker quadriceps function and lower risk of future ACL injury by Everhart, Joshua S., DiBartola, Alex C., Swank, Katherine, Pettit, Robert, Hughes, Langston, Lewis, Caroline, Flanigan, David C.

“…Purpose To determine whether articular cartilage damage noted at the time of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) affects the likelihood of…”
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Do Obese Children Have Poor Patient-reported Outcomes After Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures? by DiBartola, Alex C., Thakur, Nikita, Singh, Satbir, Quinion, Carl D., Samora, Julie Balch

“…Nearly 1 in 5 American children are obese. The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between childhood obesity and perioperative…”
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Response to: Do Obese Children Have Poor Patient-reported Outcomes After Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures? by DiBartola, Alex C, Thakur, Nikita, Singh, Satbir, Quinion, Carl D, Balch Samora, Julie

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The effect of perioperative platelet-rich plasma injections on postoperative failure rates following rotator cuff repair: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Cavendish, Parker A., Everhart, Joshua S., DiBartola, Alex C., Eikenberry, Alexander D., Cvetanovich, Gregory L., Flanigan, David C.

“…Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained significant interest in recent years to potentially add biological augmentation of healing to surgical repairs of…”
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Editorial Commentary: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autograft Morbidity: Who Needs Strong Hamstrings in Greater Than 90° of Knee Flexion? by DiBartola, Alex C., Magnussen, Robert A., Flanigan, David C.

“…An understanding of expected morbidity of various anterior cruciate ligament graft options is important to inform patient expectations and facilitate…”
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Patient Outcomes After Horizontal Cleavage Tear Repair: A Systematic Review by Morris, Jesse H., Magnussen, Robert A., DiBartola, Alex C., Aldabbeh, Summer, Duerr, Robert A., Kaeding, Christopher C., Flanigan, David C.

“…To analyze the clinical outcomes and survivorship of meniscal horizontal cleavage tear (HCT) repairs with hopes of guiding future treatment decisions. Standard…”
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