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 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 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 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 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,…
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…
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…
Chapter 100 Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy Introduction Minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy offers alternative to traditional open techniques with similar outcomes Posterior cervical foraminotomy eliminates risk of injuring carotid artery, esophagus,…
