Current Concepts Review THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY Cathal J. Moran, MD, FRCS(Orth), Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, MD, Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, Hollis G. Potter, PhD,?Russell
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Does ACL Reconstruction Alter Natural History?
A Systematic Literature Review of Long-Term Outcomes Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can lead to tibiofemoral instability, decreased functional outcomes,?and degenerative joint disease. It
Survival and Reoperation Rates After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Background: Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is a treatment option for knee pain in young patients with meniscal deficiency?in the setting of intact articular surfaces, ligamentous
Is There a Role for Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Arthritis?
Guest Editorial by?Brian J. Cole, MD, and Chris Mellano, MD in?The American Journal of Orthopedics. This issue of The American Journal of Orthopedics focuses?on the
HOLDING DOCTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CARE
Crain’s Chicago Business hosts a moderated panel discussion examining issues affecting physicians and practices under the Affordable Care Act, including: population health, workforce issues and
Criticism of NEJM Flawed Meniscectomy Study
Let?s take a closer look at the recent?New England Journal of Medicine article?on arthroscopic partial meniscectomy,?says Brian Cole, M.D. Dr. Cole, Professor?in the Departments of
Uses and Value of MRI Scans for Professional Athletes
Dr. Brian Cole describes how MRI is used in preseason physicals to observe potential problems where no apparent symptoms are present. MRI is also used
Benefits of Orthopedic Research
Dr. Cole discusses the evaluation of surgical outcomes to advance orthopedic research and methodology. Focusing on joint reconstruction with soft tissue and cartilage transplantation rather
Treating People for Pain and Dysfunction
Dr. Brian Cole talks about old-fashioned medicine vs. new technology and where to place the emphasis.
Happy Holidays
To our followers, sponsors, contributors and friends, the Team at Sports Medicine Weekly wishes you all a Happy-Healthy-Fit Holiday and New Year. We will continue
13 for ’13: Chicago’s Finest
Congratulations to Dr. Brian Cole on being picked by the Tribune’s Sport Staff as one of Chicago’s Finest. You are in good company. Watch the
Dr. Brian Cole: Addressing Patient Concerns
Dr. Brian Cole discusses patient concerns about the effect of past, present and future activities on their problem. Educating the patient by addressing a problem


















