Chapter 16 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Single-Bundle Transtibial Technique Introduction Surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is recommended for active patients. Restores instability and normal knee kinematics Improves…
Chapter 88 Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Patient Selection Indications Mainstay of treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis Posttraumatic arthritis after ankle and tibial plafond (pilon) fractures Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis Failed total ankle…
Chapter 106 Instrumented Lumbar Fusion Patient Selection Pedicle screws are anchored in corticocancellous core of vertebral pedicle; strongest point of fixation in spine Pedicle screws have biomechanical advantage over hooks,…
Chapter 84 Ankle Arthroscopy: Diagnostics, Débridement, and Removal of Loose Bodies Patient Selection Indications TABLE 1 Conditions That Can Be Treated Arthroscopically Diagnosis/Indications Percentage of Cases That Can Be Treated…
Chapter 27 Percutaneous Pinning of Proximal Humerus Fractures Patient Selection Indications For select two-, three-, and four-part fractures Displaced surgical neck fractures without calcar or medial comminution Three-part fractures where…
Chapter 94 Proximal and Distal First Metatarsal Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus Patient Selection Indications Figure 1AP radiographs show a congruent (A) and an incongruent (B) first metatarsophalangeal joint. Figure 2Illustrations…
Chapter 59 Anterior-Based Muscle-Sparing Approach in the Lateral Position Introduction Variation of Watson-Jones approach described in 1938, anterior-based muscle-sparing approach (ABMS) approach first described in 2004 by Bertin and Rottinger…
Chapter 22 Realignment for Patellofemoral Arthritis Patient Selection Multiple causes of patellofemoral arthritis Limb alignment Bony architecture of trochlea and patella Integrity of surrounding soft tissues Surgical treatment indicated in…
Chapter 48 Surgical Treatment of Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb Introduction Arthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint is common, and with advancing age is present in a high percentage…
Chapter 66 Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction With Marlex Mesh Introduction Extensor mechanism reconstruction with Marlex mesh provides durable and reliable outcomes to a catastrophic complication Mayo Clinic experience—65 of 77 mesh…
