Meniscus and Articular Cartilage Injuries
Introduction Meniscal tears and cartilage injuries are common issues in the knee of a female athlete. As female athletes are significantly more likely to suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), tears…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is of major concern in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics. From 2002 to 2014 the rate of ACL reconstructions has increased by…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Soccer Players
Introduction Since the passing of Title IX in 1972, female participation in sports at every level has increased tremendously and continues to grow. , With that, however, the prevalence of…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Sex-Based Differences
Introduction and Epidemiology In spite of years of research and evolving techniques, rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) continues to represent one of the most common traumatic injuries in…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in the Female Athlete
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common injuries seen by orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. Annually in the United States, there are 68.6 isolated…
Knee Anatomy and Biomechanics
Introduction Important morphologic differences have been found between the female and male knee. In addition to these anatomic differences, there are also significant neuromuscular differences between genders. This chapter outlines…
Opinion editorial—treating patients with shoulder problems: Technique versus technology
ABOUT THE EXPERT Frederick A. Matsen III, MD, is a Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. His life in shoulder orthopedics began with a fellowship…
Opinion editorial—reconstructing the glenoid in total shoulder arthroplasty
ABOUT THE EXPERT Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, is the Walter A.L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and Chair of the Department…
Opinion editorial—bone grafts in shoulder arthroplasty: What is their role?
ABOUT THE EXPERT Gerald R. Williams Jr, MD, is the John M. Fenlin, Jr Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at The Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University…
Opinion editorial—trials and tribulations of bringing the reverse to the United States
ABOUT THE EXPERT Mark A. Frankle, MD, is a clinical professor or orthopedics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Chief of the Shoulder and Elbow Service,…
