Distal Radius-Ulna Fractures in Children
Fractures involving the distal radius and ulna are commonly seen in children and adolescents. Management of these injuries in pediatric patients should include assessment of the neurovascular status of the…
Pediatric Orthopedics
Shital N. Parikh, MD, Editor Fractures of the distal radius and ulna are one of the most common fractures in children. These fractures must be differentiated from their adult counterparts…
A Growing Problem
Acetabular fractures in the elderly are most frequently the result of low-energy trauma and present unique management challenges to orthopedic surgeons. Evaluation and treatment should be performed in a multidisciplinary…
Uses of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Orthopedic Trauma
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a useful management tool in the treatment of traumatic wounds and high-risk incisions after surgery. Since its development nearly 2 decades ago, uses and…
Total Hip Arthroplasty After Previous Fracture Surgery
Total hip arthroplasty can be a very effective salvage treatment for both failed fracture surgery and hip arthritis that may occur after prior fracture surgery. The rate of complications is…
The Current Trends for Lateral Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
Unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee is a relatively common disease that is seen in 40% of the population. Although disease isolated to the medial compartment of the knee is more…
Modes of Failure in Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty
Use of large-head metal-on-metal (MoM) bearing surfaces in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has created new and unique modes of failure for this type of articulation. These unique modes are in…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics of North America , we cover two current and relevant topics in joint arthroplasty: lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and…
Pain Management Strategies in Hand Surgery
Modern anesthetic agents have allowed for the rapid expansion of ambulatory surgery, particularly in hand surgery. The choice between general anesthesia, peripheral regional blocks, regional intravenous anesthesia (Bier block), local…
