Musculoskeletal Key

Snapping Hip/Lateral Hip J.W. Thomas Byrd MaCalus V. Hogan Brian D. Busconi Sean McMillan Craig M. Roberto Scott King DEFINITION Coxa saltans is a term popularized by Allen and various…

Scope for Femoroacetabular Impingement Christopher M. Larson Patrick M. Birmingham DEFINITION Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is the result of abnormal contact between the proximal femur and the acetabular rim. Abnormalities can…

Cartilage Injuries Benjamin V. Stone Caroline Park Anil S. Ranawat DEFINITION Hip cartilage injuries are common and have been reported to be as high as 50% of all intra-articular hip…

Hip Arthroscopy: The Basics Marc Safran Michael Kalisvaart Matthew A. Stanich DEFINITION The hip is increasingly recognized as a source of pain owing to heightened awareness of pathologies, recent research,…

Arthroscopy of the Wrist: Preparation and Techniques David J. Slutsky BACKGROUND Since its inception, wrist arthroscopy has continued to evolve. The initial emphasis on viewing the wrist from the dorsal…

Elbow Arthroscopy for Panner Disease and Osteochondritis Dissecans Theodore J. Ganley Christine M. Goodbody J. Todd R. Lawrence R. Jay Lee DEFINITION Panner Disease Panner disease is a condition in…

Arthroscopic Débridement for Elbow Degenerative Joint Disease Julie E. Adams Scott P. Steinmann DEFINITION Primary degenerative arthritis of the elbow joint is a relatively uncommon condition.9,18 Patients with primary osteoarthritis…

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Arthroscopic Treatment Alexander A. Fokin Colin P. Murphy Kevin P. Murphy DEFINITION Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that is characterized by lateral epicondylar…

Arthroscopic Treatment of Elbow Loss of Motion Laith M. Al-Shihabi Chris Mellano Robert W. Wysocki Anthony A. Romeo DEFINITION Loss of motion is a common sequela of elbow trauma or…

Arthroscopic Treatment of Valgus Extension Overload Jonathan H. Capelle Larry D. Field DEFINITION Valgus extension overload of the elbow is commonly seen in the overhead-throwing athlete and is associated with…