Arthroscopic Synovectomy of the Knee
The synovial lining is a specialized mesenchymal tissue that is integral to the normal functioning of a joint. Synovial disorders can involve varying amounts of the synovium. Rheumatoid arthritis shows…
Femoroacetabular Impingement in Athletes
The implication that abnormal hip structure leads to secondary joint damage has been variously described for almost 100 years. However, the concept of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) as a cause of…
Basics of Knee Arthroscopy
Few areas in orthopaedic surgery have grown as rapidly as knee arthroscopy. Arthroscopy often can be performed more quickly and with increased accuracy, lower complication rates, decreased hospitalization time, and…
Wrist Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy has revolutionized the practice of orthopaedics by providing the technical capacity to examine and treat intraarticular abnormalities under magnified and brightened conditions. The development of wrist arthroscopy was a…
Athletic Pubalgia
Athletic pubalgia or “sports hernia” is an umbrella term describing several anatomic injury patterns. Correctly diagnosing and treating this entity can be challenging. A number of different terms, including “sports…
Hip and Thigh Contusions and Strains
The muscles that surround the hip are vulnerable to injury from direct impact (contusion) or forceful contraction of a stretched muscle (strain). This chapter will cover contusions and strains around…
Carpal Injuries
Carpal injuries represent 3% to 9% of all sports-related ailments, and carpal fractures constitute 8% to 19% of hand injuries. These injuries tend to be sport specific, and timely diagnosis…
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are common in athletic populations and can affect athletes at all levels of competition. Several studies have shown that the rates of muscle strain in high school football…
Nerve Entrapment Lesions of the Hip and Thigh
Neurologic hip and thigh pain can present a challenging diagnostic situation. A structured and comprehensive physical examination is essential for a correct diagnosis. The assessment should incorporate the four layers…
Snapping Hip Syndrome
The snapping hip, also known as coxa saltans or dancer’s hip, is defined as an audible or palpable clicking that usually is accompanied by pain during movement of the hip…
