24. Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
Case 24 History and Physical Examination A 79-year-old woman presents with a 10-year history of recurrent shoulder pain and weakness that has progressed over the last 2 years. She complains…
20. Impingement Syndrome with Subacromial Decompression
Case 20 History and Physical Examination A 51-year-old, active, recreational tennis player presents with a history of intermittent shoulder pain over the last several years. He reports increased symptoms associated…
1. Greater Tuberosity Fracture
Case 1 History and Physical Examination A 24-year-old man presents several hours after a fall onto his right shoulder at work. He complains of pain and swelling of the shoulder,…
11. Anterior Instability: Open Repair Technique
Case 11 History and Physical Examination A 20-year-old college football player presents 3 days after an on-field injury in which he dislocated his shoulder trying to make a tackle. He…
Ulnar Collatreal Ligament Injuries: “Skier’s Thumb”
51 Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: “Skier’s Thumb” Kevin D. Plancher History and Clinical Presentation A 24-year-old left hand dominant woman presents with a swollen and painful left thumb. While skiing…
Macrodactyly
83 Macrodactyly Ann E. Van Heest and James House History and Clinical Presentation A 5-month-old boy presented with an enlarged left middle finger. He was born at 38 weeks’ gestation…
Acute Perilunate and Lunate Dislocations
62 Acute Perilunate and Lunate Dislocations Kevin D. Plancher History and Clinical Presentation A 30-year-old right hand dominant woman presents with swelling, pain, and deformity of the right wrist. The…
Reconstruction of a Type II Hypoplastic Thumb
80 Reconstruction of a Type II Hypoplastic Thumb Allan E. Peljovich and Peter M. Waters History and Clinical Presentation An 11-month-old boy was brought in by his parents for evaluation…
De Quervain’s Disease
Case 30 De Quervain’s Disease Kevin D. Plancher History and Clinical Presentation A 45-year-old right hand dominant woman presents with wrist pain that is preventing her from doing activities at…
