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Anteromedial Portal Technique for the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Socket: Pitfalls and Solutions by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Creating the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) femoral socket using the anteromedial (AM) portal technique has advantages. Furthermore, the technique…”
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Expert Opinion Is Necessary: Delphi Panel Methodology Facilitates a Scientific Approach to Consensus by Hohmann, Erik, Brand, Jefferson C, Rossi, Michael J, Lubowitz, James H

“…Our current trend and focus on evidence-based medicine is biased in favor of randomized controlled trials, which are ranked highest in the hierarchy of…”
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Long-Term Failure of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Crawford, S. Nicholas, M.D, Waterman, MAJ Brian R., M.D., MC, USA, Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to review and describe the cumulative incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft rupture and/or clinical objective…”
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Cortical Suspensory Button Versus Aperture Interference Screw Fixation for Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament Soft-Tissue Allograft: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial by Lubowitz, James H., M.D, Schwartzberg, Randy, M.D, Smith, Pat, M.D

“…Purpose To compare anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) soft-tissue allograft reconstruction using suspensory versus aperture fixation. Methods After we performed…”
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing All-Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Technique With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Full Tibial Tunnel by Lubowitz, James H., M.D, Schwartzberg, Randy, M.D, Smith, Patrick, M.D

“…Purpose The purpose of this investigation was to compare the clinical effectiveness of full-tunnel anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery with…”
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Transtibial, Anteromedial Portal, and Outside-In Femoral Tunnel Drilling in Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Robin, Brett N., M.D, Jani, Sunil S., M.D., M.S, Marvil, Sean C., M.D, Reid, John B., M.D, Schillhammer, Carl K., M.D, Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Purpose Controversy exists regarding the best method for creating the knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) femoral tunnel or socket. The purpose of this study…”
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Does Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Result in Knee Osteoarthritis? A Systematic Review With a Minimum of 8 Years' Follow-up by Petty, Catherine A., M.D, Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Purpose Our purpose is to test the hypothesis that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy results in knee osteoarthritis at long-term follow-up. Methods We…”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Tunnel Length: Cadaveric Analysis Comparing Anteromedial Portal Versus Outside-In Technique by Lubowitz, James H., M.D, Konicek, John, B.S

“…Purpose The purpose was to measure anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) femoral tunnel lengths comparing anteromedial (AM) portal and outside-in techniques…”
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All-Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft-Link Technique: Second-Generation, No-Incision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Lubowitz, James H., M.D, Amhad, Christopher H., M.D, Anderson, Kyle, M.D

“…Abstract We describe an anatomic, single-bundle, all-inside anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft-link technique using second-generation Flipcutter guide pins…”
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Most Common Orthopaedic Surgery Procedures: Knee Arthroscopy and Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Lubowitz, James H., M.D, Appleby, David, M.P.H

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the cost-effectiveness of knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods…”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Footprint Anatomy: Systematic Review of the 21st Century Literature by Piefer, Jason W., M.D, Pflugner, T. Ryan, M.D, Hwang, Michael D., M.D, Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Purpose The purpose of our study was to systematically review current arthroscopic and related literature and to characterize the anatomic centrum of the…”
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Editorial Commentary: Synthetic ACL Grafts Are More Important Than Clinical Nonbelievers May Realize by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Artificial ACL grafts are structural ties, designed to resist tension, but not designed to undergo biologic ligamentization by the host…”
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Arthroscopic Microfracture May Not Be Superior to Arthroscopic Debridement, But Abrasion Arthroplasty Results Are Good, Although Not Great by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Microfracture is nonanatomic because microfracture destroys the gross structure and the complex microscopic infrastructure of the subchondral plate,…”
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Editorial Commentary: Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Use for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Predicted to Increase by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Quadriceps tendon autograft is the least utilized choice for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, but use is expected to increase. Harvest of…”
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Editorial Commentary: ACL Reconstruction: Single-Bundle Versus Double-Bundle by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Double-bundle ACL reconstruction results in statistically significant, but not clinically significant improvement in knee anteroposterior stability,…”
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Editorial Commentary: Rotator Cuff Tears of the Hip by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Abductor muscle tears are the rotator cuff tears of the hip. Arthroscopic or endoscopic repair results in fewer complications and equal clinical…”
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Editorial Commentary: Tissue Engineering in Knee Arthroscopic and Related Surgery by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Stem cells are guided by scaffolds, induced by growth factors, and stimulated by biomechanical forces, with a goal of engineering clinically competent…”
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Editorial Commentary: Hamstring Autografts Are More Frequently Associated With ACL Infection by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Hamstring autograft is associated with higher rates of ACL infection than other grafts. Hamstring grafts presoaked with vancomycin are recommended…”
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Mark P. Cote, P.T., D.P.T., M.S.C.T.R., Associate Editor by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

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Editorial Commentary: Knee Cartilage Treatment Literature Rarely Reports Relevant Patient Outcomes in a Comprehensive Manner by Lubowitz, James H., M.D

“…Abstract Variable reporting of relevant clinical outcomes results in reporting bias, making it difficult to compare and contrast the results of different…”
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