Institutional review board and US Food and Drug Administration approval to conduct the trial was obtained before the start of the BEAR II Trial (IDE G150268, IRB P00021470). All patients granted their informed consent. Between May 2016 and June 2017, 100 patients (ages, 13-35 years) who had a complete ACL tear, were <45 days from injury, had closed physes, and had at least 50% of the length of the ACL attached to the tibia were randomized in an approximate 2:1 ratio to undergo either the implant-enhanced ACL repair procedure (ie, BEAR; 65 patients) or autograft ACLR (35 patients) (Figure 2 ). A permuted block randomization scheme was used with block sizes of 3 and 6. Randomization was stratified by the surgeon’s preference for autograft source (hamstring tendon or bone–patellar tendon–bone) and administered by the research coordinators using sealed envelopes from the statistician. Patients were excluded if they had a history of ipsilateral knee surgery, previous knee infection, or risk factors that could adversely affect ligament healing (nicotine/tobacco use, corticosteroid use in the past 6 months, chemotherapy, diabetes, inflammatory arthritis). Patients were excluded if they had a displaced bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus requiring repair; patients with any other meniscal injuries were included. Patients were excluded if they had a full-thickness chondral injury, a grade III medial collateral ligament injury, a concurrent complete patellar dislocation, or a posterolateral corner injury requiring operative treatment. All patients were enrolled at Boston Children’s Hospital, and patient recruitment was completed over 12 months.
Collateral Ligaments
Collatural Ligaments are fibrous bands of connective tissue that connect bones at a joint, providing stability and support.
These ligaments play a crucial role in joint function, allowing for controlled range of motion while preventing excessive movement.
Collateral ligaments are found in various joints throughout the body, including the knee, elbow, and ankle.
Understanding the structure and function of these ligaments is essential for healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
These ligaments play a crucial role in joint function, allowing for controlled range of motion while preventing excessive movement.
Collateral ligaments are found in various joints throughout the body, including the knee, elbow, and ankle.
Understanding the structure and function of these ligaments is essential for healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Arthritis
Bears
Bone and Bones
Bucket Handle Tears
Cartilage
Collateral Ligaments
Diabetes Mellitus
Epiphyseal Cartilage
Food
Hamstring Tendons
Infection
Injuries
Knee
Ligaments
Ligamentum Patellae
Meniscus
Nicotine
Operative Surgical Procedures
Patellar Dislocation
Patients
Pharmacotherapy
Surgeons
Tibia
Transplantation, Autologous
A 3D non-linear finite element (FE) knee model was developed from the computed tomography (CT) and MRI images of a healthy 36-year-old male subject.23 (link),24 The contours of the bony structures (including the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella) and the soft tissues (the ligaments and menisci) were reconstructed from the CT and MRI images, respectively. This computational knee joint model has been established and validated in previous studies.23 (link),24 The bony structures were modelled as rigid bodies.25 (link) All major ligaments were modelled with non-linear and tension-only spring elements.26 (link),27 (link) The force-displacement relationship based on the functional bundles in the actual ligament anatomy is shown in Table I .28 (link)The forces across the components of the knee joint were calculated as follows:
where f(ε) is the current force, k is the stiffness, ε is the strain, and ε1 is assumed to be constant at 0.03. The ligament bundle slack length l0 can be calculated by the reference bundle length lr and the reference strain εr in the upright reference position.
Contact conditions were applied between the femoral component, PE insert, and the patellar button in TKA. The coefficient of friction between the PE material and metal was chosen to be 0.04 for consistency with previous explicit FE models.24 ,29 (link) Contact was defined using a penalty-based method with a weighting factor. As a result, contact forces were defined as a function of the penetration distance of the master into the slave surface. The PE insert and patellar button were modelled as an elastoplastic material (Table II ).24 The femoral and tibial components were fully bonded to the femur and tibia bone models, respectively. All implant components were modelled as linear elastic isotropic materials (Table II ).24 Surgical simulation for TKA was performed by two experienced surgeons (Y-GK and KKP). A neutral position FE model was developed according to the following surgical preferences: default alignment for the femoral component rotation was parallel to the transepicondylar axis with the coronal alignment perpendicular to the mechanical axis and the sagittal alignment at 3° flexion with a 9.5 mm distal medial resection. To develop the malrotation models, ten different malrotation cases were considered with respect to the neutral position: neutral, internal and external 2°, 4°, 6°, 8° and 10° malrotations (Fig. 1 ). The tibial default alignment was rotated 0° to the anteroposterior axis, the coronal alignment was 90° to the mechanical axis, and the sagittal alignment was 5° of the posterior slope with an 8 mm resection below the highest point of the lateral plateau. The implant used was the Genesis II Total Knee System (Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee).
To evaluate the effect of internal and external malrotation on the femoral component of the TKA model, the stance-phase gait and squat loading conditions were applied to both the tibiofemoral and PF joint motions.30 (link)-32 (link, link) The FE model was analysed using ABAQUS software (version 6.11; Simulia, Providence, Rhode Island). The results for the maximum contact stress on the PE insert were assessed, and the patellar button pressure and collateral ligament forces were evaluated in both internal and external malrotation conditions.
where f(ε) is the current force, k is the stiffness, ε is the strain, and ε1 is assumed to be constant at 0.03. The ligament bundle slack length l0 can be calculated by the reference bundle length lr and the reference strain εr in the upright reference position.
Contact conditions were applied between the femoral component, PE insert, and the patellar button in TKA. The coefficient of friction between the PE material and metal was chosen to be 0.04 for consistency with previous explicit FE models.24 ,29 (link) Contact was defined using a penalty-based method with a weighting factor. As a result, contact forces were defined as a function of the penetration distance of the master into the slave surface. The PE insert and patellar button were modelled as an elastoplastic material (
To evaluate the effect of internal and external malrotation on the femoral component of the TKA model, the stance-phase gait and squat loading conditions were applied to both the tibiofemoral and PF joint motions.30 (link)-
A-factor (Streptomyces)
Bones
Collateral Ligaments
Enslaved Persons
Epistropheus
factor A
Femur
Fibula
Friction
Healthy Volunteers
Human Body
Intestinal Malrotation, Familial
Joints
Knee
Knee Joint
Ligaments
Males
Meniscus
Metals
Muscle Rigidity
Operative Surgical Procedures
Patella
Pressure
Strains
Surgeons
Tibia
Tissues
X-Ray Computed Tomography
Adolescents, Female
Animals
Animal Structures
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Arm, Upper
Bones
Canis familiaris
Capsule
Cattle
Collateral Ligaments
Condyle
Dissection
Domestic Sheep
Epistropheus
Euthanasia
Fascia
Females
Femur
Flushing
Fracture Fixation
Freezing
Goat
Homo sapiens
Horns
Human Body
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
Joints
Knee
Ligaments
Ligamentum Patellae
Menisci, Lateral
Meniscus
Meniscus, Medial
New Zealand Rabbits
Pad, Fat
Passive Range of Motion
Patella
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Rabbits
Reproduction
Skin
Steel
Tibia
Tissue, Adipose
Tissues
Woman
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
APC2 protein, human
Capsule
Cartilage
Collateral Ligaments
Femur
Generic Drugs
Gomphosis
Joints, Ankle
Knee
Lateral Ligament
Ligaments
Ligamentum Patellae
Lower Extremity
Muscle Tissue
Patella
Pelvis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Pressure
Rosa
Skeleton
Strains
Tendons
Tibia
Bone Marrow
Cartilage
Collateral Ligaments
Edema
Ethics Committees, Research
Fibrosis
Gender
Horns
Index, Body Mass
Injuries
Knee
Knee Replacement Arthroplasty
Ligaments
Meniscectomy
Meniscus
Meniscus, Medial
Necrosis
Osteogenesis
Patients
Strains
Synovial Membrane
X-Rays, Diagnostic
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Rats were anesthetized with 4% isoflurane. The right knee was shaved, aseptically prepared with 90% alcohol, and exposed for surgery. For all groups, the same surgical approach was performed according to the standard incision performed in arthroplasty, prosthesis placement, and treatment of severe OA procedures in humans. This approach was also carried out in a previous experiment by this research group (Filho et al., 2021 (link)). It involves an anterior surgical approach to the knee, followed by medial parapatellar arthrotomy and lateral patellar dislocation, allowing access to the medial compartment of the knee of the animals (INSALL, 1971 (link)).
In OA groups, a meniscectomy of the medial meniscus was performed. Complete resection of the medial meniscus of the right hind limb was performed with a cold scalpel blade. In the Sham group, only the surgical approach was performed, without meniscectomy, followed by incision closure in two planes. There was no access to the lateral compartment of the joint and no additional ligament resection in any of the procedures. The central ligaments of the knee (anterior and posterior cruciate) and collateral ligaments (lateral and medial) were preserved. After reducing the patellar dislocation, the surgical incisions were closed in two planes with mono nylon sutures.
In OA groups, a meniscectomy of the medial meniscus was performed. Complete resection of the medial meniscus of the right hind limb was performed with a cold scalpel blade. In the Sham group, only the surgical approach was performed, without meniscectomy, followed by incision closure in two planes. There was no access to the lateral compartment of the joint and no additional ligament resection in any of the procedures. The central ligaments of the knee (anterior and posterior cruciate) and collateral ligaments (lateral and medial) were preserved. After reducing the patellar dislocation, the surgical incisions were closed in two planes with mono nylon sutures.
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Animals
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Collateral Ligaments
Common Cold
Ethanol
Hindlimb
Homo sapiens
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Joints
Knee
Ligaments
Meniscectomy
Meniscus, Medial
Nylons
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Patellar Dislocation
Prosthesis Implantation
Rattus norvegicus
Surgical Wound
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Patients were placed in the lateral decubitus position. A tourniquet was used in all cases. The elbow was exposed via a posterior incision, and a global approach was followed. The ulnar nerve was routinely identified, released from the tunnel, and protected. Broad medial and lateral full-thickness soft tissue flaps were elevated, and the elbow joint was exposed. The coronoid process fracture was addressed first, according to the Regan-Morrey classification.8 (link) Fixation of the coronoid process was performed for type II and III fractures, while type I coronoid tip fractures did not require fixation. The radial head fracture was then repaired or replaced with an artificial implant according to the fracture pattern and bone quality.
Once bony reconstruction was complete, we used a Kirschner-wire (K-wire) to drill a tunnel under the guidance of an aim-device (cruciate ligament reconstruction guide) from the lateral aspect into the distal humerus along the rotation axis of the ulnohumeral joint. The rotation axis could be determined by direct visualizing of the anatomic center of the capitellum and the origin of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). After the tunnel was created, the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex injury was repaired by direct suture or reattached to the lateral epicondyle. Most LCL injuries presented as an avulsion fracture over the lateral epicondyle. Anatomical fixation of the LCL could be fulfilled through reattaching the avulsion fragment back to the fracture site using one or two anchor sutures. The MCL complex was not repaired whether residual elbow instability existed or not.
Subsequently, an IJS, as described by Orbay et al, was prepared.6 (link) The IJS was created from a 2.4 mm K-wire with a figure-of-eight formed first on the blunt end to accept two 3.5 mm screws and washers for attachment to the ulna. The axis portion was established by making a sharp bend at the proper location and then cut to the appropriate length. The IJS was applied and attached to the proximal ulna with two 3.5 mm screws and washers while the elbow was in 90 flexion with an anatomic concentric reduction position. Restoration of elbow flexion/extension, pronation/supination, and stability in all directions were assessed under fluoroscopic guidance before wound closure.
Once bony reconstruction was complete, we used a Kirschner-wire (K-wire) to drill a tunnel under the guidance of an aim-device (cruciate ligament reconstruction guide) from the lateral aspect into the distal humerus along the rotation axis of the ulnohumeral joint. The rotation axis could be determined by direct visualizing of the anatomic center of the capitellum and the origin of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). After the tunnel was created, the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex injury was repaired by direct suture or reattached to the lateral epicondyle. Most LCL injuries presented as an avulsion fracture over the lateral epicondyle. Anatomical fixation of the LCL could be fulfilled through reattaching the avulsion fragment back to the fracture site using one or two anchor sutures. The MCL complex was not repaired whether residual elbow instability existed or not.
Subsequently, an IJS, as described by Orbay et al, was prepared.6 (link) The IJS was created from a 2.4 mm K-wire with a figure-of-eight formed first on the blunt end to accept two 3.5 mm screws and washers for attachment to the ulna. The axis portion was established by making a sharp bend at the proper location and then cut to the appropriate length. The IJS was applied and attached to the proximal ulna with two 3.5 mm screws and washers while the elbow was in 90 flexion with an anatomic concentric reduction position. Restoration of elbow flexion/extension, pronation/supination, and stability in all directions were assessed under fluoroscopic guidance before wound closure.
Artificial Implants
Bones
Collateral Ligaments
Decompression Sickness
Drill
Epistropheus
Fluoroscopy
Fracture, Avulsion
Fracture, Bone
Humerus
Injuries
Joints
Joints, Elbow
Kirschner Wires
Ligaments
Medical Devices
Patients
Pronation
Radial Head Fractures
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Regan isoenzyme
Supination
Surgical Flaps
Sutures
Tissues
Tourniquets
Ulna
Ulnar Nerve
Wounds
After receiving ethics committee approval for the study protocol, we conducted a retrospective review of consecutive elite United European Football Association (UEFA) professional soccer players with a complete ACL injury who underwent ACLR at our institution. All patients underwent surgery by the senior author (C.F.) between September 2018 and May 2022. Patients with multiligamentous injuries and revision ACLR and those who had not returned to sport at the time of data collection were excluded. All patients had belonged on the first team of elite UEFA leagues (Bundesliga, Serie A, Premier League) during the ACL rupture.
All demographic and anthropometric characteristics—age, height, weight, body mass index, position, injury history, affected side, RTP time, minutes played per season (MPS), and MPS as a percentage of playable minutes—before and after ACLR were retrieved from medical records and publicly available media-based platforms: Transfermarkt (https://www.transfermarkt.com ), uefa.com ,fifa.com , official team websites, injury reports, official team press releases, personal websites, and professional statistical websites. These methods have commonly been used in similar research.10 ,20
Concomitant injuries to menisci, cartilage, and collateral ligaments were extracted from our clinical database.
The overall RTP rate was defined as the percentage of players, among all the injured players in the study, who were able to play in at least 1 game at a professional level after ACLR. RTP time was defined as the number of days from ACL injury to the first match appearance. The mean MPS and MPS% were calculated for the preinjury season as well as the first 3 postoperative seasons for all applicable players. The first season after ACLR, with a minimum of 4 months of competition, was defined as the first season of return to sport. The second and third seasons after ACLR, regardless of the amount of time played, represented the seasons after the first season post-ACLR. Players were noted who moved to a lower league according to UEFA country ranking during the same seasons or stopped their careers for any reason during the observation period. Complications after ACLR were documented.
The RTP times were compared with respect to player age (<25 vs ≥25 years), field position, absence of cartilage and meniscal tears, lateral and medial meniscal repair, type of graft, and presence of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET).
All demographic and anthropometric characteristics—age, height, weight, body mass index, position, injury history, affected side, RTP time, minutes played per season (MPS), and MPS as a percentage of playable minutes—before and after ACLR were retrieved from medical records and publicly available media-based platforms: Transfermarkt (
Concomitant injuries to menisci, cartilage, and collateral ligaments were extracted from our clinical database.
The overall RTP rate was defined as the percentage of players, among all the injured players in the study, who were able to play in at least 1 game at a professional level after ACLR. RTP time was defined as the number of days from ACL injury to the first match appearance. The mean MPS and MPS% were calculated for the preinjury season as well as the first 3 postoperative seasons for all applicable players. The first season after ACLR, with a minimum of 4 months of competition, was defined as the first season of return to sport. The second and third seasons after ACLR, regardless of the amount of time played, represented the seasons after the first season post-ACLR. Players were noted who moved to a lower league according to UEFA country ranking during the same seasons or stopped their careers for any reason during the observation period. Complications after ACLR were documented.
The RTP times were compared with respect to player age (<25 vs ≥25 years), field position, absence of cartilage and meniscal tears, lateral and medial meniscal repair, type of graft, and presence of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET).
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Cartilage
Collateral Ligaments
Ethics Committees
Grafts
Index, Body Mass
Injuries
Joints
Meniscus
Meniscus, Medial
Operative Surgical Procedures
Patients
Tears
Tenodesis
The research was approved by the Ethics Committee of The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (number: 2021-360). We retrospectively collected data of consecutive patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft between January 2016 and January 2021 in our institution. Dr. Hua Zhang screened our patients into the retrospective cohort based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria of the study. The inclusion criteria: (1) patients older than 18 years old; (2) patients who underwent primary single bundle ACLR using autologous hamstring graft; (3) a documented tibial tunnel diameter on the patient’s medical record; (4) patients with a follow-up of at least 1 year; (5) patients with Computer Tomography (CT) imaging within 3 days of surgery; (6) patients with Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of ipsilateral knee one year after surgery. Patients were excluded for the following reasons: (1) patients with other ligament injuries simultaneously, like medial collateral ligament (MCL); (2) patients previously suffered from surgery or trauma regarding the affected knees; (3) patients’ lack of Computer Tomography (CT) imaging within 3 days after surgery; (4) patients’ lack of MRI or clinical data 1 year after surgery. Patients (n = 56) were excluded for the following reasons: lack of CT within 3 days after surgery (n = 3), lack of MRI 1 year after surgery (n = 24), lack of clinical data (KOOS, IKDC, etc.) 1 year after surgery (n = 13), tunnel diameter was not recorded during the operation (n = 2), and complicated with other ligament injuries and reconstruction (n = 14). Ultimately, 87 patients were included in the study (Figure 1 ).
All the enrolled patients were divided into two subgroups based on the CT-scan which are performed routinely within 3 days after surgery. The tibial tunnel was divided into two parts by a line perpendicular to the anteroposterior axis of the tibia. A line parallel to the posterior condylar line was made through the center of the tibial tunnel. If most of the screws (>50%) were in front of the line, they were attributed to group A (anterior); otherwise, they were attributed to group B (posterior) (Figure 2 ). Included patients were divided into two groups: the anterior screw position group (A) (n = 51) and the posterior screw position group (B) (n = 36).
All the enrolled patients were divided into two subgroups based on the CT-scan which are performed routinely within 3 days after surgery. The tibial tunnel was divided into two parts by a line perpendicular to the anteroposterior axis of the tibia. A line parallel to the posterior condylar line was made through the center of the tibial tunnel. If most of the screws (>50%) were in front of the line, they were attributed to group A (anterior); otherwise, they were attributed to group B (posterior) (
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Autografts
Collateral Ligaments
Condyle
Epistropheus
Ethics Committees, Clinical
Forehead
Grafts
Injuries
Knee
Ligaments
Operative Surgical Procedures
Patients
Radionuclide Imaging
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Tibia
Tomography
Wounds and Injuries
All operations were performed by two surgeons in a standard fashion under general anesthesia with tourniquet inflation to 300 mmHg. A PS knee system with the subvastus approach was used in all cases. A measured resection technique was used for bone cutting. Proper gap balancing was applied after bone cutting. Extension and 90° flexion gaps were measured using a tensor device (B.Braun-Aesculap, Tuttlingen, Germany) and scaled forceps (B.Braun-Aesculap) with the application of a 200-N distraction force. In the case of a tight medial gap, multiple needling puncturing was performed with a standard 18-gauge needle based on digital palpation of taut medial collateral ligament (MCL) fibers [12 (link)]. All components were fixed using bone cement. Two PE insert insertion methods were used; the knee dislocation method and the sliding method (Figure 2 ). The PE insert insertion method was determined according to the design of the locking mechanism of the knee system or the status of soft tissue balance. Some knee systems required knee dislocation for secure PE insert insertion, and some allowed sliding insertion of PE insert without knee dislocation.
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Bones
Collateral Ligaments
Fingers
Forceps
General Anesthesia
Knee
Knee Dislocation
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Needles
Palpation
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More about "Collateral Ligaments"
Collateral Ligaments: Crucial Connectors in Joint Stability and Function Collateral ligaments, also known as lateral ligaments or peripheral ligaments, are vital fibrous bands of connective tissue that connect bones at a joint, providing stability and support.
These essential structures play a crucial role in joint function, allowing for a controlled range of motion while preventing excessive movement that could lead to injury.
Collateral ligaments can be found in various joints throughout the body, including the knee, elbow, and ankle.
They are composed of tough, flexible fibers that help to hold the joint components in place and resist forces that could cause the joint to buckle or dislocate.
Proper understanding of the structure and function of collateral ligaments is crucial for healthcare professionals, such as orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and sports medicine specialists, in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Conditions like sprains, tears, and instability in the knee, elbow, and ankle often involve damage to the collateral ligaments.
In addition to their structural role, collateral ligaments also contribute to proprioception, the body's ability to sense its own position and movement.
This feedback loop helps to maintain proper joint alignment and coordination during physical activities.
Cutting-edge research and technologies, such as those involving Tamoxifen, TomoFix plate, TomoFix, TraumaCad, Lewis rats, Rompun, IsoFlo, C57BL/6 mice, and FiberWire suture, continue to expand our understanding of collateral ligament biology and enhance treatment options for related injuries and conditions.
The ChronOS vivify spacer, for example, is a innovative biomaterial that can be used to promote the regeneration of damaged collateral ligaments.
By staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in collateral ligament research and treatment, healthcare professionals can provide their patients with the most effective and evidence-based care, ultimately improving outcomes and quality of life.
These essential structures play a crucial role in joint function, allowing for a controlled range of motion while preventing excessive movement that could lead to injury.
Collateral ligaments can be found in various joints throughout the body, including the knee, elbow, and ankle.
They are composed of tough, flexible fibers that help to hold the joint components in place and resist forces that could cause the joint to buckle or dislocate.
Proper understanding of the structure and function of collateral ligaments is crucial for healthcare professionals, such as orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and sports medicine specialists, in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Conditions like sprains, tears, and instability in the knee, elbow, and ankle often involve damage to the collateral ligaments.
In addition to their structural role, collateral ligaments also contribute to proprioception, the body's ability to sense its own position and movement.
This feedback loop helps to maintain proper joint alignment and coordination during physical activities.
Cutting-edge research and technologies, such as those involving Tamoxifen, TomoFix plate, TomoFix, TraumaCad, Lewis rats, Rompun, IsoFlo, C57BL/6 mice, and FiberWire suture, continue to expand our understanding of collateral ligament biology and enhance treatment options for related injuries and conditions.
The ChronOS vivify spacer, for example, is a innovative biomaterial that can be used to promote the regeneration of damaged collateral ligaments.
By staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in collateral ligament research and treatment, healthcare professionals can provide their patients with the most effective and evidence-based care, ultimately improving outcomes and quality of life.