Glenoid Exposure
CHAPTER 27 Glenoid Exposure The technique for glenoid exposure is no less important for implantation of a reverse prosthesis than in cases of unconstrained total shoulder arthroplasty. In fact, certain…
Glenoid Exposure
CHAPTER 10 Glenoid Exposure Whenever we question surgeons who routinely perform hemiarthroplasty instead of total shoulder arthroplasty for conditions such as primary osteoarthritis about why they chose not to resurface…
Evolution of Shoulder Arthroplasty
CHAPTER 1 Evolution of Shoulder Arthroplasty FIRST SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY Although Jules Emile Péan is credited with performing the first shoulder arthroplasty, it was probably Themistocles Gluck who first recognized prosthetic…
Long Head of the Biceps Tendon
CHAPTER 5 Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Historically, the functional role of the long head of the biceps tendon has been controversial. Viewpoints have ranged from the biceps’ being…
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Fractures Garrick A. Cox Robert L. Kalb HOW TO RECOGNIZE FRACTURES The diagnosis of a fracture in a child may be difficult. Often, radiographs do not show a fracture,…
Fractures Of The Forearm And Distal Radius
Fractures Of The Forearm And Distal Radius David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb The forearm consists of the radius and ulna shafts. Maintaining their anatomic relationship preserves pronation and supination….
Fractures Of The Wrist And Hand
Fractures Of The Wrist And Hand Garrick A. Cox Robert L. Kalb FRACTURES OF THE CARPAL BONES Fractures of the radius are often seen in combination with other fractures and…
Elbow Fractures
Elbow Fractures David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb The elbow consists of articulations of the distal humerus with the ulna and radius. The latter two articulate with each other to…
Humeral Fractures
Humeral Fractures David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb Shoulder (glenohumeral) dislocations and fractures account for the majority of injuries about the shoulder girdle. The proximal humerus parts are the articular…
