Acromioclavicular Separations: Arthroscopic Reconstruction of The Acromioclavicular Joint Daniel T. Richards James J. Guerra Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations are common injuries encountered in orthopedic medicine. Treatment strategies vary greatly ranging…
Subacromial Decompression: Lateral and Posterior (Cutting Block) Approach Kevin D. Plancher David B. Dickerson Elizabeth A. Kern Arthroscopic subacromial decompression is a safe and effective technique to treat impingement syndrome…
Arthroscopy of The Ac Joint: Two and Three Portal Approaches James P. Tasto Amar Arora KEY POINTS The acromioclavicular (AC) joint has a complex anatomic structure that needs to be…
Arthroscopic Shoulder Evaluation: Normal Anatomy and How to Thoroughly Evaluate It Joseph P. Burns David W. Wang Although initial arthroscopies were quite primitive, Burman described using an arthroscope to evaluate…
Acromioclavicular Separations: Soft Tissue (Weaver-Dunn Or Allograft) Techniques Robert F. LaPrade Corey A. Wulf Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint (AC) are common. AC separations, subluxations, and dislocations represent 9% of…
Arthroscopic Setup: Approaches and Tips for Success Richard L. Angelo PATIENT POSITIONING The safety and ease with which an arthroscopic shoulder procedure is accomplished frequently relates to how the patient…
The Vortex of Disability Determination Industrialization carried with it many a human cost. For one, what was to become of the incapacitated workers who could not support themselves and their…
Upper Extremity Regional Musculoskeletal Syndromes: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand The regional disorders of the upper extremity test the diagnostic acumen and judgment of the clinician more today than ever….
The Aged Worker Notice, I am not talking about the old worker or even the aging worker. We are examining the plight of the “aged worker.” “Aged” has nuance beyond…
Epidemiology and the Work-Relatedness of Regional Musculoskeletal Disorders As described in Chapter 10, there are three prerequisites for redress for work incapacity under the Workers’ Compensation Insurance scheme as constituted…
