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Review
. 2022 Mar 1;30(1):10-16.
doi: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000338.

Failure and Complication Rates in Common Sports and Arthroscopic Procedures: Reality Check

Mathew Z Taylor  1 , Paul E Caldwell 3rd, Sara E Pearson
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Review

Failure and Complication Rates in Common Sports and Arthroscopic Procedures: Reality Check

Mathew Z Taylor et al. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. .

Abstract

Expectations following sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures have been elevated because of captivating modern-day media coverage of high-profile athletic injuries, surgery, and rapid return to sports. Unfortunately, this general perception may be misleading, and orthopedic sports medicine physicians must be aware of the harsh reality of the trials and tribulations associated with the subspecialty. The purpose of this review article is to provide an updated brief overview of the complications and failure rates associated with common arthroscopic procedures including rotator cuff repair, biceps tenodesis, Bankart procedure, Latarjet procedure, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, anterior cruciate ligament repair, meniscal repair, tibial tubercle osteotomy, and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Highlighting the complications is the first step toward early recognition, enhancing preventative measures, and successful management.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: P.E.C. receives consulting fees from Arthrex, JRF, and Vericel. The remaining authors declare no conflict of interest.

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