Normal Muscle

Feb 23, 2021 by in MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE Comments Off on Normal Muscle

In this chapter, the composition and appearance of normal muscle will be discussed. The first part will be concerned with the anatomical constituents of normal muscle at the light microscope…

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13 Posterior Shoulder Instability

Feb 6, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 13 Posterior Shoulder Instability

Alexander E. Loeb and Uma Srikumaran Summary A posterior shoulder dislocation can present as an acute shoulder injury, frequently associated with seizures or trauma, and is frequently missed in the…

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21 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Feb 6, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 21 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Alexander Bitzer and Uma Srikumaran Summary Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to a group of conditions that produce varying neurologic or vascular symptoms depending on the etiology. Etiologies include compression…

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20 Scapular Winging

Feb 6, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 20 Scapular Winging

Andrew Schneider and Uma Srikumaran Summary This chapter presents a condensed overview of the incidence, etiology, presentation, and treatment options for medial and lateral scapular winging. Though relatively rare, undiagnosed…

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19 Proximal Humeral Fractures

Feb 6, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 19 Proximal Humeral Fractures

Diana Zhu and Uma Srikumaran Summary Proximal humeral fractures are the third most common fractures and affect both young and elderly patients. Neer’s classification system is commonly used in determining…

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18 Clavicle Fracture

Feb 6, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 18 Clavicle Fracture

Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Clavicle fracture account for approximately 5% of adult fractures and there continues to be controversy in the ideal treatment. Clavicle fracture – collarbone –…

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17 Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Feb 6, 2021 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on 17 Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary The reverse shoulder prosthesis was developed to address issues encountered while treating end stage glenohumeral arthritis in the setting of rotator cuff deficiency. Indications…

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