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,…
Chapter 95 Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome and Release Patient Selection Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) most common in athletes Symptoms Pain after certain duration or intensity of exercise Most common…
Chapter 102 Cervical Laminoplasty Patient Selection Indications Figure 1T2-weighted sagittal MRI demonstrates multilevel cervical stenosis secondary to spondylosis. Cervical myelopathy due to ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and multilevel…
Chapter 18 Individualized Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Introduction The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a dynamic, neurovascularly rich structure Distinct bundles function synergistically and in concert with other ligaments,…
Chapter 43 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures Patient Selection Scaphoid fractures represent 11% of all hand fractures; occur mainly in men between the ages of 20 and…
Chapter 89 Total Ankle Replacement Patient Selection Indications End-stage degeneration of tibiotalar joint Salvage of painful ankle arthrodesis Traditionally reserved for patients older than 60 years with low physical demands…
Chapter 85 Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Introduction Definition—An osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) is a defect in the articular hyaline cartilage predominantly within the weight-bearing…
