Fixation of Pediatric Femur Fractures
Chapter 114 Fixation of Pediatric Femur Fractures Patient Selection Surgical stabilization is treatment of choice for children older than 5 years Faster return to school Lower overall costs than casting…
Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Chapter 20 Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Introduction Figure 1Illustrations show the most commonly used techniques for pediatric anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A, Intra-articular physeal-sparing technique. B, Partial transphyseal technique,…
Hip Arthroplasty via Small-Incision Enhanced Posterior Soft-Tissue Repair
Chapter 55 Hip Arthroplasty via Small-Incision Enhanced Posterior Soft-Tissue Repair Introduction Small-incision enhanced posterior soft-tissue repair (SIEPSTR) is performed through a limited incision compared with the standard posterior approach Involves…
Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures
Chapter 77 Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures Patient Selection Indications Can treat most tibial diaphyseal fractures with intramedullary (IM) nail Nailing more beneficial than casting; earlier return to function,…
Surgical Reduction and Fixation of Tibial Spine Fractures in Children
Chapter 115 Surgical Reduction and Fixation of Tibial Spine Fractures in Children Introduction Nondisplaced fractures can be treated with long leg cast in 10° to 15° knee flexion Minimally displaced…
Surgical Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions
Chapter 15 Surgical Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions Introduction Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a pathologic joint disorder that affects the subchondral bone and the overlying articular cartilage. Results in subchondral…
Triflange Acetabular Components for Complex Revision Cases
Chapter 61 Triflange Acetabular Components for Complex Revision Cases Patient Selection Revision hip arthroplasty in the setting of massive acetabular bone loss. Most of these patients will have already undergone…
Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Femur Fractures
Chapter 74 Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Femur Fractures Patient Selection Diaphyseal femur fractures necessitate surgical fixation Allows earlier mobilization Reduces risk of prolonged recumbency, including fat emboli syndrome, decubitus ulcers,…
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
Chapter 32 Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Rotator Cuff Arthropathy Introduction Cuff tear arthropathy is characterized by superior migration of humeral head, erosions of inferior acromion and superior glenoid, and…
Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter 57 Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Arthroplasty Patient Selection Indications Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) Hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures Relative Contraindications Patients who have obesity or are muscular…
