Chapter 28 Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures Introduction Increased interest in fixation of proximal humerus fractures for several reasons: Humeral head replacement has an unpredictable outcome Osteonecrosis is no longer…
Chapter 110 Reduction and Fixation of Lateral Condyle Fractures of the Distal Humerus Patient Selection Figure 1Illustrations show the Jakob classification of lateral condyle fractures. A, Type I: displaced less…
Chapter 26 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Introduction Many causative factors for rotator cuff disorders have been implicated, but pathogenesis remains controversial Most common factors include age-related tendon degenerations, mechanical impingement,…
Chapter 24 Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression and Distal Clavicle Resection Patient Selection Subacromial impingement and degenerative changes of the acromioclavicular joint are common causes of shoulder pain; they often result from…
Chapter 87 Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Introduction Achilles tendon rupture is a common sports-related injury in patients in their 40s and 50s Examination Palpable gap in midsubstance of tendon Thompson…
Chapter 9 Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Introduction Ulnar Collateral Ligament Anatomy Figure 1Illustrations show elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction techniques. A, The figure-of-8 graft configuration as described by Jobe et…
Chapter 67 Antibiotic Spacers for the Treatment of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty Cases Patient Selection Introduction Two-stage revision first reported by John Insall in 1983 Two-stage revision remains the benchmark…
Chapter 105 Lumbar Laminectomy Patient Selection Lumbar stenosis is reduction in size of central, lateral recess, or foraminal lumbar canal May present with radiculopathy or neurogenic claudication Indications Unsuccessful nonsurgical…
Chapter 6 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Clavicle Fractures Introduction Clavicle fractures account for 2.6% to 5% of adult fractures Historically, nonsurgical management was standard, but with improved surgical…
Chapter 13 Meniscal Root Repair Introduction Medial meniscal root tears (MMRTs) are a subset of meniscal injuries. They are radial tears located within 1 cm of tibial meniscal attachment. MMRTs…
