Chapter 31 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis Patient Selection Successful outcome depends on proper patient selection, preoperative planning, surgical technique, and postoperative rehabilitation Most common etiologies are primary and secondary…
Chapter 45 Surgical Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures Patient Selection Figure 1Oblique radiograph of the hand demonstrates a metacarpal neck fracture of the small finger (boxer’s fracture). These fractures typically are…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
