Musculoskeletal Key

Introduction Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD Casey M. Pierce, MD Scott A. Wilkins, DPT, OCS Epidemiology • Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are rare compared with ACL injuries. • Comprise between…

Introduction Nathan A. Mall, MD Bryan M. Saltzman, MD Andrew S. Lee, MD Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA Epidemiology Age • Approximately 4% to 5% of the general population is thought to have focal,…

Introduction Thomas J. Gill, MD Kaitlin M. Carroll, BS Amee L. Seitz, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS Background • Superior labral tears were originally described by Andrews et al. in 1985 as lesions that involve…

Introduction J. Martin Leland, MD Epidemiology • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are common athletic injuries with over 100,000 reconstruction surgeries performed annually in the United States • ACL ruptures most…

Introduction Nathan A. Mall, MD Bryan M. Saltzman, MD Andrew S. Lee, MD Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA Epidemiology Age • Approximately 4% to 5% of the general population is thought to have focal,…

Introduction John C. Clohisy, MD Epidemiology Age • Average age 35 yrs (range, 16 to 91) Sex • 57% male • 43% female Sport • Any sport with repetitive hip flexion,…

Introduction E. Lyle Cain, MD Epidemiology • Most common in young amateur or professional athletes, ages 15 to 40 years • Most common in males, with 9 : 1 ratio male : female • Most…

Introduction Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD Theresa A. Chiaia, PT, DPT A. Simone Maybin, BS, NSCA-CPT Epidemiology • Primary adhesive capsulitis affects 2% to 5% of the general population • Patient age, 40…

Introduction Laura M. Lundgren, PA-C, BS, MPAS, Timothy S. Mologne, MD Epidemiology Age • Rotator cuff pathology can be seen in a vast array of age groups, from the young athletes to…

Introduction Thomas J. Gill, MD Kaitlin M. Carroll, BS Amee L. Seitz, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS Background • Superior labral tears were originally described by Andrews et al. in 1985 as lesions that involve…