Award-Winning Research and a New Journal
2011; Elsevier BV; Volume: 27; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.arthro.2011.10.005
ISSN1526-3231
AutoresJames H. Lubowitz, Matthew T. Provencher, Gary G. Poehling,
Tópico(s)Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
ResumoAnnouncing a New Journal, Arthroscopy TechniquesArthroscopy Techniques is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that aims to provide arthroscopic and related researchers and clinicians with practical, clinically relevant, innovative methods that could be applied in surgical practice. Brought to you by the same editorial team as Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, our new online journal Arthroscopy Techniques combines precise text, clear figures, and educational videos in a multimedia format designed to introduce surgical techniques in a manner whereby they may be thoroughly and critically evaluated by readers. We suspect that we will have more to say about this in future editorials.Arthroscopy Techniques is now accepting submissions using the same process and Instructions for Authors as Arthroscopy.Announcing Additions to Our Instructions for AuthorsRegistration of Clinical TrialsClinical trial registration (prospective publication of clinical research study authors, title, purpose, hypothesis, methods including statistical methods, and confirmation of institutional review board approval) mitigates against bias resulting from selective reporting of results. Clinical trials beginning patient enrollment after January 1, 2012, will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without prospective registration of the trial (i.e., before enrollment of the first patient). Trials may be registered in any national or international registry.MethodsExcept in rare circumstances where the temporal effect of the outcome being measured is brief, clinical trials will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without 24 months' minimum follow-up for all subjects who are enrolled and reported. The Journal strongly encourages the use of the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Guidelines when designing and reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The criteria outlined by the CONSORT group are meant to assist in improving the overall quality of RCTs and provide a minimum set of recommendations for reporting on RCTs. There is a 25-item checklist that is designed to facilitate study setup, reporting, and interpretation. The overall goal of using the CONSORT criteria would be to facilitate the study design from the outset and provide for a high-quality and prudently conceived RCT. The guidelines can be found at http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and at http://www.consort-statement.org/consortstatement/overview0/.ResultsUsing prospective methods, study population demographics represent results and must be reported in the “Results” section of the manuscript. As a reminder, the overall final patient follow-up should be 80% or greater (<20% dropout) to minimize transfer bias. In general, scientific studies will not be accepted for publication without meeting this criterion.Figures and VideosArt published as commercial advertising or other commercial material may not be submitted as a figure. In addition, commercial financial or technical support in preparation of original figures or videos must be disclosed in figure and video legends and video opening title.Announcing Requests to Fellowship Directors and FacultyFellowship directors and faculty are asked to inform their orthopaedic sports medicine fellows every year that they can have full online access to Arthroscopy at no cost during that year by joining the Arthroscopy Association of North America as a resident/fellow member. In addition, fellowship faculty are notified to advise annual orthopaedic sports medicine fellows to log on to http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and sign up as a reviewer for Arthroscopy, where fellows will view the PowerPoint presentation of the Arthroscopy Journal Review Course for Writers and Reviewers. Finally, fellowship faculty are encouraged to follow the example of the editors and advise annual orthopaedic sports medicine fellows to participate in prospective clinical outcomes research by designing a prospective clinical trial, registering the trial (as described earlier), and initiating that clinical trial during their fellowship year. Fellows should be advised that a prospective clinical outcome trial generally takes more than 4 years to complete, but if they start now, their trial registration may be published, and some day, the trial may be completed.Announcing the Arthroscopy Journal Level I Evidence Prize WinnerDuring the years 2010 and 2011, a total of 19 original scientific research articles reporting Level I evidence were published in Arthroscopy. The articles are listed in Table 1 in order of publication.Table 1Level I Evidence Published in Arthroscopy in 2010 and 2011 in Chronological OrderAuthorsTitleSekiya et al.1Sekiya J.K. Swaringen J.C. Wojtys E.M. Jacobson J.A. Diagnostic ultrasound evaluation of posterolateral corner knee injuries.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 494-499Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (21) Google ScholarDiagnostic ultrasound evaluation of posterolateral corner knee injuriesChen et al.2Chen J. Chen S. Li Y. Hua Y. Li H. Is the extended release of the inferior glenohumeral ligament necessary for frozen shoulder?.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 529-535Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (58) Google ScholarIs the extended release of the inferior glenohumeral ligament necessary for frozen shoulder?Shen et al.3Shen C. Jiang S.-D. Jiang L.-S. Dai L.-Y. Bioabsorbable versus metallic interference screw fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 705-713Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (60) Google ScholarBioabsorbable versus metallic interference screw fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsKwak et al.4Kwak H.J. Lee J.S. Lee D.C. Kim H.S. Kim J.Y. The effect of a sequential compression device on hemodynamics in arthroscopic shoulder surgery using beach-chair position.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 729-733Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (28) Google ScholarThe effect of a sequential compression device on hemodynamics in arthroscopic shoulder surgery using beach-chair positionBak et al.5Bak K. Sørensen A.K.B. Jørgensen U. et al.The value of clinical tests in acute full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon: Does a subacromial lidocaine injection help in the clinical diagnosis? A prospective study.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 734-742Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (46) Google ScholarThe value of clinical tests in acute full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon: Does a subacromial lidocaine injection help in the clinical diagnosis? A prospective studyHoogeslag et al.6Hoogeslag R.A.G. Brouwer R.W. van Raay J.J.A.M. The value of tourniquet use for visibility during arthroscopy of the knee: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S67-S72PubMed Scopus (13) Google ScholarThe value of tourniquet use for visibility during arthroscopy of the knee: A double-blind, randomized controlled trialSpahn et al.7Spahn G. Klinger H.M. Mückley T. Hofmann G.O. Four-year results from a randomized controlled study of knee chondroplasty with concomitant medial meniscectomy: Mechanical debridement versus radiofrequency chondroplasty.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S73-S80PubMed Scopus (36) Google ScholarFour-year results from a randomized controlled study of knee chondroplasty with concomitant medial meniscectomy: Mechanical debridement versus radiofrequency chondroplastyBang et al.8Bang S.R. Yu S.K. Kim T.H. Can gabapentin help reduce postoperative pain in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A prospective, randomized, double-blind study.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S106-S111PubMed Scopus (52) Google ScholarCan gabapentin help reduce postoperative pain in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A prospective, randomized, double-blind studyMilano et al.9Milano G. Grasso A. Salvatore M. Saccomanno M.F. Deriu L. Fabbriciani C. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with metal and biodegradable suture anchors: A prospective randomized study.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S112-S119PubMed Scopus (21) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with metal and biodegradable suture anchors: A prospective randomized studyAhn et al.10Ahn J.H. Lee S.H. Yoo J.C. Lee H.-J. Lee J.S. Bilateral discoid lateral meniscus in knees: Evaluation of the contralateral knee in patients with symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 1348-1356Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (38) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Bilateral discoid lateral meniscus in knees: Evaluation of the contralateral knee in patients with symptomatic discoid lateral meniscusNaal et al.11Naal F.D. Impellizzeri F.M. Miozzari H.H. Mannion A.F. Leunig M. The German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingement.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 339-345Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (35) Google ScholarThe German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingementKoh et al.12Koh K.H. Kang K.C. Lim T.K. Shon M.S. Yoo J.C. Prospective randomized clinical trial of single- versus double-row suture anchor repair in 2- to 4-cm rotator cuff tears: Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging results.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 453-462Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (128) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Prospective randomized clinical trial of single- versus double-row suture anchor repair in 2- to 4-cm rotator cuff tears: Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging resultsDeMarco et al.13DeMarco J.R. Componovo R. Barfield W.R. Liles L. Nietert P. Efficacy of augmenting a subacromial continuous-infusion pump with a preoperative interscalene block in outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A prospective, randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled study.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 603-610Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (48) Google ScholarEfficacy of augmenting a subacromial continuous-infusion pump with a preoperative interscalene block in outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A prospective, randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled studyGarrett et al.14Garrett W.E. Kaeding C.C. ElAttrache N.S. et al.Novel drug OMS103HP reduces pain and improves joint motion and function for 90 days after arthroscopic meniscectomy.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1060-1070Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (10) Google ScholarNovel drug OMS103HP reduces pain and improves joint motion and function for 90 days after arthroscopic meniscectomyLubowitz and Appleby15Lubowitz J.H. Appleby D. Cost-effectiveness analysis of the most common orthopaedic surgery procedures: Knee arthroscopy and knee anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1317-1322Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (84) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Cost-effectiveness analysis of the most common orthopaedic surgery procedures: Knee arthroscopy and knee anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionJeske et al.16Jeske H.-C. Kralinger F. Wambacher M. et al.A randomized study of the effectiveness of suprascapular nerve block in patient satisfaction and outcome after arthroscopic subacromial decompression.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1323-1328Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (38) Google ScholarA randomized study of the effectiveness of suprascapular nerve block in patient satisfaction and outcome after arthroscopic subacromial decompressionJo et al.17Jo C.H. Shin Y.H. Shin J.S. Accuracy of intra-articular injection of the glenohumeral joint: A modified anterior approach.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1329-1334Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (32) Google ScholarAccuracy of intra-articular injection of the glenohumeral joint: A modified anterior approachSilberberg et al.18Silberberg J.M. Moya-Angeler J. Martín E. Leyes M. Forriol F. Vertical versus horizontal suture configuration for the repair of isolated type II SLAP lesion through a single anterior portal: A randomized controlled trial.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1605-1613Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (12) Google ScholarVertical versus horizontal suture configuration for the repair of isolated type II SLAP lesion through a single anterior portal. A randomized controlled trialMitra et al.19Mitra S. Kaushal H. Gupta R.K. Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of intra-articular bupivacaine, bupivacaine plus fentanyl, and bupivacaine plus tramadol after arthroscopic knee surgery.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1637-1643Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (16) Google ScholarEvaluation of analgesic efficacy of intra-articular bupivacaine, bupivacaine plus fentanyl, and bupivacaine plus tramadol after arthroscopic knee surgery: A randomized trial Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor. Open table in a new tab The winning article is “The German Hip Outcome Score: Validation in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement” by Naal, Impellizzeri, Miozzari, Mannion, and Leunig11Naal F.D. Impellizzeri F.M. Miozzari H.H. Mannion A.F. Leunig M. The German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingement.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 339-345Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (35) Google Scholar from Zurich. These authors will share a $5,000 prize. We congratulate the authors for their work, which represents the ideals and standards that go into a well-designed and well-executed Level I trial. The study is excellent and illustrates the high level of contributions that Arthroscopy seeks to publish. The lessons provided by Naal et al. provide valuable insight into study design. For authors considering commencing a high-level-of-evidence study, we strongly encourage you to read the CONSORT Guidelines.The Arthroscopy Journal Prize will be offered again next year for the best Level I evidence article published in 2012.Announcing Words of ThanksWe thank our reviewers, led by our Editorial Board members; our Journal Board of Trustees, chaired by Walter Shelton; and our subscribers for all their support and interest. Announcing a New Journal, Arthroscopy TechniquesArthroscopy Techniques is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that aims to provide arthroscopic and related researchers and clinicians with practical, clinically relevant, innovative methods that could be applied in surgical practice. Brought to you by the same editorial team as Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, our new online journal Arthroscopy Techniques combines precise text, clear figures, and educational videos in a multimedia format designed to introduce surgical techniques in a manner whereby they may be thoroughly and critically evaluated by readers. We suspect that we will have more to say about this in future editorials.Arthroscopy Techniques is now accepting submissions using the same process and Instructions for Authors as Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy Techniques is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that aims to provide arthroscopic and related researchers and clinicians with practical, clinically relevant, innovative methods that could be applied in surgical practice. Brought to you by the same editorial team as Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, our new online journal Arthroscopy Techniques combines precise text, clear figures, and educational videos in a multimedia format designed to introduce surgical techniques in a manner whereby they may be thoroughly and critically evaluated by readers. We suspect that we will have more to say about this in future editorials. Arthroscopy Techniques is now accepting submissions using the same process and Instructions for Authors as Arthroscopy. Announcing Additions to Our Instructions for AuthorsRegistration of Clinical TrialsClinical trial registration (prospective publication of clinical research study authors, title, purpose, hypothesis, methods including statistical methods, and confirmation of institutional review board approval) mitigates against bias resulting from selective reporting of results. Clinical trials beginning patient enrollment after January 1, 2012, will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without prospective registration of the trial (i.e., before enrollment of the first patient). Trials may be registered in any national or international registry.MethodsExcept in rare circumstances where the temporal effect of the outcome being measured is brief, clinical trials will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without 24 months' minimum follow-up for all subjects who are enrolled and reported. The Journal strongly encourages the use of the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Guidelines when designing and reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The criteria outlined by the CONSORT group are meant to assist in improving the overall quality of RCTs and provide a minimum set of recommendations for reporting on RCTs. There is a 25-item checklist that is designed to facilitate study setup, reporting, and interpretation. The overall goal of using the CONSORT criteria would be to facilitate the study design from the outset and provide for a high-quality and prudently conceived RCT. The guidelines can be found at http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and at http://www.consort-statement.org/consortstatement/overview0/.ResultsUsing prospective methods, study population demographics represent results and must be reported in the “Results” section of the manuscript. As a reminder, the overall final patient follow-up should be 80% or greater (<20% dropout) to minimize transfer bias. In general, scientific studies will not be accepted for publication without meeting this criterion.Figures and VideosArt published as commercial advertising or other commercial material may not be submitted as a figure. In addition, commercial financial or technical support in preparation of original figures or videos must be disclosed in figure and video legends and video opening title. Registration of Clinical TrialsClinical trial registration (prospective publication of clinical research study authors, title, purpose, hypothesis, methods including statistical methods, and confirmation of institutional review board approval) mitigates against bias resulting from selective reporting of results. Clinical trials beginning patient enrollment after January 1, 2012, will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without prospective registration of the trial (i.e., before enrollment of the first patient). Trials may be registered in any national or international registry. Clinical trial registration (prospective publication of clinical research study authors, title, purpose, hypothesis, methods including statistical methods, and confirmation of institutional review board approval) mitigates against bias resulting from selective reporting of results. Clinical trials beginning patient enrollment after January 1, 2012, will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without prospective registration of the trial (i.e., before enrollment of the first patient). Trials may be registered in any national or international registry. MethodsExcept in rare circumstances where the temporal effect of the outcome being measured is brief, clinical trials will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without 24 months' minimum follow-up for all subjects who are enrolled and reported. The Journal strongly encourages the use of the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Guidelines when designing and reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The criteria outlined by the CONSORT group are meant to assist in improving the overall quality of RCTs and provide a minimum set of recommendations for reporting on RCTs. There is a 25-item checklist that is designed to facilitate study setup, reporting, and interpretation. The overall goal of using the CONSORT criteria would be to facilitate the study design from the outset and provide for a high-quality and prudently conceived RCT. The guidelines can be found at http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and at http://www.consort-statement.org/consortstatement/overview0/. Except in rare circumstances where the temporal effect of the outcome being measured is brief, clinical trials will not be accepted for publication in Arthroscopy without 24 months' minimum follow-up for all subjects who are enrolled and reported. The Journal strongly encourages the use of the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Guidelines when designing and reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The criteria outlined by the CONSORT group are meant to assist in improving the overall quality of RCTs and provide a minimum set of recommendations for reporting on RCTs. There is a 25-item checklist that is designed to facilitate study setup, reporting, and interpretation. The overall goal of using the CONSORT criteria would be to facilitate the study design from the outset and provide for a high-quality and prudently conceived RCT. The guidelines can be found at http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and at http://www.consort-statement.org/consortstatement/overview0/. ResultsUsing prospective methods, study population demographics represent results and must be reported in the “Results” section of the manuscript. As a reminder, the overall final patient follow-up should be 80% or greater (<20% dropout) to minimize transfer bias. In general, scientific studies will not be accepted for publication without meeting this criterion. Using prospective methods, study population demographics represent results and must be reported in the “Results” section of the manuscript. As a reminder, the overall final patient follow-up should be 80% or greater (<20% dropout) to minimize transfer bias. In general, scientific studies will not be accepted for publication without meeting this criterion. Figures and VideosArt published as commercial advertising or other commercial material may not be submitted as a figure. In addition, commercial financial or technical support in preparation of original figures or videos must be disclosed in figure and video legends and video opening title. Art published as commercial advertising or other commercial material may not be submitted as a figure. In addition, commercial financial or technical support in preparation of original figures or videos must be disclosed in figure and video legends and video opening title. Announcing Requests to Fellowship Directors and FacultyFellowship directors and faculty are asked to inform their orthopaedic sports medicine fellows every year that they can have full online access to Arthroscopy at no cost during that year by joining the Arthroscopy Association of North America as a resident/fellow member. In addition, fellowship faculty are notified to advise annual orthopaedic sports medicine fellows to log on to http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and sign up as a reviewer for Arthroscopy, where fellows will view the PowerPoint presentation of the Arthroscopy Journal Review Course for Writers and Reviewers. Finally, fellowship faculty are encouraged to follow the example of the editors and advise annual orthopaedic sports medicine fellows to participate in prospective clinical outcomes research by designing a prospective clinical trial, registering the trial (as described earlier), and initiating that clinical trial during their fellowship year. Fellows should be advised that a prospective clinical outcome trial generally takes more than 4 years to complete, but if they start now, their trial registration may be published, and some day, the trial may be completed. Fellowship directors and faculty are asked to inform their orthopaedic sports medicine fellows every year that they can have full online access to Arthroscopy at no cost during that year by joining the Arthroscopy Association of North America as a resident/fellow member. In addition, fellowship faculty are notified to advise annual orthopaedic sports medicine fellows to log on to http://ees.elsevier.com/arth/ and sign up as a reviewer for Arthroscopy, where fellows will view the PowerPoint presentation of the Arthroscopy Journal Review Course for Writers and Reviewers. Finally, fellowship faculty are encouraged to follow the example of the editors and advise annual orthopaedic sports medicine fellows to participate in prospective clinical outcomes research by designing a prospective clinical trial, registering the trial (as described earlier), and initiating that clinical trial during their fellowship year. Fellows should be advised that a prospective clinical outcome trial generally takes more than 4 years to complete, but if they start now, their trial registration may be published, and some day, the trial may be completed. Announcing the Arthroscopy Journal Level I Evidence Prize WinnerDuring the years 2010 and 2011, a total of 19 original scientific research articles reporting Level I evidence were published in Arthroscopy. The articles are listed in Table 1 in order of publication.Table 1Level I Evidence Published in Arthroscopy in 2010 and 2011 in Chronological OrderAuthorsTitleSekiya et al.1Sekiya J.K. Swaringen J.C. Wojtys E.M. Jacobson J.A. Diagnostic ultrasound evaluation of posterolateral corner knee injuries.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 494-499Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (21) Google ScholarDiagnostic ultrasound evaluation of posterolateral corner knee injuriesChen et al.2Chen J. Chen S. Li Y. Hua Y. Li H. Is the extended release of the inferior glenohumeral ligament necessary for frozen shoulder?.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 529-535Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (58) Google ScholarIs the extended release of the inferior glenohumeral ligament necessary for frozen shoulder?Shen et al.3Shen C. Jiang S.-D. Jiang L.-S. Dai L.-Y. Bioabsorbable versus metallic interference screw fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 705-713Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (60) Google ScholarBioabsorbable versus metallic interference screw fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsKwak et al.4Kwak H.J. Lee J.S. Lee D.C. Kim H.S. Kim J.Y. The effect of a sequential compression device on hemodynamics in arthroscopic shoulder surgery using beach-chair position.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 729-733Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (28) Google ScholarThe effect of a sequential compression device on hemodynamics in arthroscopic shoulder surgery using beach-chair positionBak et al.5Bak K. Sørensen A.K.B. Jørgensen U. et al.The value of clinical tests in acute full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon: Does a subacromial lidocaine injection help in the clinical diagnosis? A prospective study.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 734-742Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (46) Google ScholarThe value of clinical tests in acute full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon: Does a subacromial lidocaine injection help in the clinical diagnosis? A prospective studyHoogeslag et al.6Hoogeslag R.A.G. Brouwer R.W. van Raay J.J.A.M. The value of tourniquet use for visibility during arthroscopy of the knee: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S67-S72PubMed Scopus (13) Google ScholarThe value of tourniquet use for visibility during arthroscopy of the knee: A double-blind, randomized controlled trialSpahn et al.7Spahn G. Klinger H.M. Mückley T. Hofmann G.O. Four-year results from a randomized controlled study of knee chondroplasty with concomitant medial meniscectomy: Mechanical debridement versus radiofrequency chondroplasty.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S73-S80PubMed Scopus (36) Google ScholarFour-year results from a randomized controlled study of knee chondroplasty with concomitant medial meniscectomy: Mechanical debridement versus radiofrequency chondroplastyBang et al.8Bang S.R. Yu S.K. Kim T.H. Can gabapentin help reduce postoperative pain in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A prospective, randomized, double-blind study.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S106-S111PubMed Scopus (52) Google ScholarCan gabapentin help reduce postoperative pain in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A prospective, randomized, double-blind studyMilano et al.9Milano G. Grasso A. Salvatore M. Saccomanno M.F. Deriu L. Fabbriciani C. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with metal and biodegradable suture anchors: A prospective randomized study.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: S112-S119PubMed Scopus (21) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with metal and biodegradable suture anchors: A prospective randomized studyAhn et al.10Ahn J.H. Lee S.H. Yoo J.C. Lee H.-J. Lee J.S. Bilateral discoid lateral meniscus in knees: Evaluation of the contralateral knee in patients with symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus.Arthroscopy. 2010; 26: 1348-1356Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (38) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Bilateral discoid lateral meniscus in knees: Evaluation of the contralateral knee in patients with symptomatic discoid lateral meniscusNaal et al.11Naal F.D. Impellizzeri F.M. Miozzari H.H. Mannion A.F. Leunig M. The German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingement.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 339-345Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (35) Google ScholarThe German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingementKoh et al.12Koh K.H. Kang K.C. Lim T.K. Shon M.S. Yoo J.C. Prospective randomized clinical trial of single- versus double-row suture anchor repair in 2- to 4-cm rotator cuff tears: Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging results.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 453-462Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (128) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Prospective randomized clinical trial of single- versus double-row suture anchor repair in 2- to 4-cm rotator cuff tears: Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging resultsDeMarco et al.13DeMarco J.R. Componovo R. Barfield W.R. Liles L. Nietert P. Efficacy of augmenting a subacromial continuous-infusion pump with a preoperative interscalene block in outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A prospective, randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled study.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 603-610Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (48) Google ScholarEfficacy of augmenting a subacromial continuous-infusion pump with a preoperative interscalene block in outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A prospective, randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled studyGarrett et al.14Garrett W.E. Kaeding C.C. ElAttrache N.S. et al.Novel drug OMS103HP reduces pain and improves joint motion and function for 90 days after arthroscopic meniscectomy.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1060-1070Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (10) Google ScholarNovel drug OMS103HP reduces pain and improves joint motion and function for 90 days after arthroscopic meniscectomyLubowitz and Appleby15Lubowitz J.H. Appleby D. Cost-effectiveness analysis of the most common orthopaedic surgery procedures: Knee arthroscopy and knee anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1317-1322Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (84) Google Scholar⁎Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor.Cost-effectiveness analysis of the most common orthopaedic surgery procedures: Knee arthroscopy and knee anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionJeske et al.16Jeske H.-C. Kralinger F. Wambacher M. et al.A randomized study of the effectiveness of suprascapular nerve block in patient satisfaction and outcome after arthroscopic subacromial decompression.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1323-1328Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (38) Google ScholarA randomized study of the effectiveness of suprascapular nerve block in patient satisfaction and outcome after arthroscopic subacromial decompressionJo et al.17Jo C.H. Shin Y.H. Shin J.S. Accuracy of intra-articular injection of the glenohumeral joint: A modified anterior approach.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1329-1334Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (32) Google ScholarAccuracy of intra-articular injection of the glenohumeral joint: A modified anterior approachSilberberg et al.18Silberberg J.M. Moya-Angeler J. Martín E. Leyes M. Forriol F. Vertical versus horizontal suture configuration for the repair of isolated type II SLAP lesion through a single anterior portal: A randomized controlled trial.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1605-1613Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (12) Google ScholarVertical versus horizontal suture configuration for the repair of isolated type II SLAP lesion through a single anterior portal. A randomized controlled trialMitra et al.19Mitra S. Kaushal H. Gupta R.K. Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of intra-articular bupivacaine, bupivacaine plus fentanyl, and bupivacaine plus tramadol after arthroscopic knee surgery.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 1637-1643Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (16) Google ScholarEvaluation of analgesic efficacy of intra-articular bupivacaine, bupivacaine plus fentanyl, and bupivacaine plus tramadol after arthroscopic knee surgery: A randomized trial Article recused from consideration because of authorship by an Arthroscopy Editor or Associate Editor. Open table in a new tab The winning article is “The German Hip Outcome Score: Validation in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement” by Naal, Impellizzeri, Miozzari, Mannion, and Leunig11Naal F.D. Impellizzeri F.M. Miozzari H.H. Mannion A.F. Leunig M. The German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingement.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 339-345Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (35) Google Scholar from Zurich. These authors will share a $5,000 prize. We congratulate the authors for their work, which represents the ideals and standards that go into a well-designed and well-executed Level I trial. The study is excellent and illustrates the high level of contributions that Arthroscopy seeks to publish. The lessons provided by Naal et al. provide valuable insight into study design. For authors considering commencing a high-level-of-evidence study, we strongly encourage you to read the CONSORT Guidelines.The Arthroscopy Journal Prize will be offered again next year for the best Level I evidence article published in 2012. During the years 2010 and 2011, a total of 19 original scientific research articles reporting Level I evidence were published in Arthroscopy. The articles are listed in Table 1 in order of publication. The winning article is “The German Hip Outcome Score: Validation in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement” by Naal, Impellizzeri, Miozzari, Mannion, and Leunig11Naal F.D. Impellizzeri F.M. Miozzari H.H. Mannion A.F. Leunig M. The German hip outcome score: Validation in patients undergoing surgical treatment for femoroacetabular impingement.Arthroscopy. 2011; 27: 339-345Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (35) Google Scholar from Zurich. These authors will share a $5,000 prize. We congratulate the authors for their work, which represents the ideals and standards that go into a well-designed and well-executed Level I trial. The study is excellent and illustrates the high level of contributions that Arthroscopy seeks to publish. The lessons provided by Naal et al. provide valuable insight into study design. For authors considering commencing a high-level-of-evidence study, we strongly encourage you to read the CONSORT Guidelines. The Arthroscopy Journal Prize will be offered again next year for the best Level I evidence article published in 2012. Announcing Words of ThanksWe thank our reviewers, led by our Editorial Board members; our Journal Board of Trustees, chaired by Walter Shelton; and our subscribers for all their support and interest. We thank our reviewers, led by our Editorial Board members; our Journal Board of Trustees, chaired by Walter Shelton; and our subscribers for all their support and interest.
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