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Total knee replacement in patients with osteoarthritis and concomitant inveterate patellar dislocation

2019 , David Figueroa , Alan Garín , Francisco Figueroa , DAVID HUMBERTO FIGUEROA POBLETE

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Hamstring autograft size importance in anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery

2018 , Francisco Figueroa , David Figueroa , João Espregueira-Mendes

Graft size in hamstring autograft anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is an important factor directly related to failure. Most of the evidence in the field suggests that the size of the graft in hamstring autograft ACL reconstruction matters when the surgeon is trying to avoid failures. The exact graft diameter needed to avoid failures is not absolutely clear and could depend on other factors, but newer studies suggest than even increases of 0.5 mm up to a graft size of 10 mm are beneficial for the patient. There is still no evidence to recommend the use of grafts > 10 mm. Several methods – e.g. folding the graft in more strands – that are simple and reproducible have been published lately to address the problem of having an insufficient graft size when performing an ACL reconstruction. Due to the evidence presented, we think it is necessary for the surgeon to have them in his or her arsenal before performing an ACL reconstruction. There are obviously other factors that should be considered, especially age. Therefore, a larger graft size should not be taken as the only goal in ACL reconstruction. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:93-97. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170038

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Orthopedic surgery residents’ perception of online education in their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic: should it be maintained after the crisis?

2020 , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER , FIGUEROA POBLETE, DAVID HUMBERTO , Rafael Calvo-Mena , Felipe Narvaez , Natalia Medina , Juan Prieto

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Patellar tendinopathy: Diagnosis and treatment

2016 , David Figueroa , Francisco Figueroa , CALVO RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL , DAVID HUMBERTO FIGUEROA POBLETE

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Posterolateral corner knee injuries: a narrative review

2021 , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER , FIGUEROA POBLETE, DAVID HUMBERTO , Sven Putnis , Rodrigo Guiloff , Patricio Caro , João Espregueira-Mendes

Limited knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee, coupled with poor patient outcomes with non-operative management, resulted in the PLC often being labelled as the ‘dark side’ of the knee. In the last two decades, extensive research has resulted in a better understanding of the anatomy and function of the PLC, and has led to the development of anatomic reconstructions that have resulted in improved patient outcomes. Despite considerable attention in the clinical orthopaedic literature (nearly 400 articles published in the last decade), a standardized algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of the PLC is still lacking, and much controversy remains. Considering the literature review, there is not a reconstruction technique that clearly prevails over the others. As anatomic, biomechanical, and clinical knowledge of PLC injuries continues to progress, finding the balance between re-creating native anatomy and safely performing PLC reconstruction provides a big challenge. Treatment decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis.Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:676-685. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200096

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Aloinjertos óseos y la función del banco de huesos

2011 , CALVO RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL , FIGUEROA POBLETE, DAVID HUMBERTO , Claudio Díaz-Ledezma , Alex Vaisman , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER

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Clinical and functional outcomes of primary total knee arthroplasty: a South American perspective

2019 , FIGUEROA POBLETE, DAVID HUMBERTO , Carolina Avilés , CALVO RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER , Alan Garín , Jaime Cancino

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Diagnosis of knee cartilage injuries—an international Delphi consensus statement

2024 , Zachary S. Aman , Allen A. Champagne , Eoghan T. Hurley , Richard M. Danilkowicz , Michael G. Ciccotti , Michael T. Hirschmann , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER , Kristofer J. Jones , Iain R. Murray , Fintan J. Shannon , Laith M. Jazrawi

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Meniscus allograft transplantation: indications, techniques and outcomes

2019 , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER , FIGUEROA POBLETE, DAVID HUMBERTO , CALVO RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL , Alex Vaisman , João Espregueira-Mendes

New indications for meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) are being added, but the general expert opinion is that it is still a procedure reserved for symptomatic meniscal loss. Lateral MAT has better clinical outcomes and less failure risk compared to medial MAT. Ideal conditions (low-grade chondral lesions) make MAT a more survivable and successful procedure. Meniscal extrusion after MAT is common and does not seem to alter results. Midterm survivorship of a MAT is reported to be 85–90%, while long-term survivorship decreases to 50–70% depending on chondral status and concomitant procedures. Even if the procedure is a success, there are high possibilities of not being able to resume sports activities. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4:115-120. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180052

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of the Integration and Maturation of Semitendinosus-Gracilis Graft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Autologous Platelet Concentrate

2010 , FIGUEROA POBLETE, DAVID HUMBERTO , Patricio Melean , CALVO RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL , Alex Vaisman , Nicolás Zilleruelo , FIGUEROA BERRIOS, FRANCISCO JAVIER , Ignacio Villalón