Musculoskeletal Key

Arthroscopic Cuff Repair: Single-Row Options Matthew R. Lavery Joseph P. Burns Stephen J. Snyder The origins of rotator cuff surgery date back to Codman’s 1911 description of the first supraspinatus…

Arthroscopic Cuff Repair: Double-Row Options Robert A. Pedowitz The purpose of rotator cuff repair is to restore a biomechanically sound, anatomically accurate, and durable connection between the torn cuff tendons…

The Treatment of The Symptomatic Os Acromiale Richard K.N. Ryu Ryan M. Dopirak The acromion develops from four different centers of ossification: the preacromion, mesoacromion, meta-acromion, and basiacromion. These ossification…

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…