Musculoskeletal Key

The Philosophy of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair WESTERN WISDOM When a cowboy is too old to set a bad example, he hands out good advice. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has…

Managing Poor Tissue and Bone Quality in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair WESTERN WISDOM A cowchip is paradise for a fly. The majority of rotator cuff tears occur in individuals over…

Arthroscopic Revision Rotator Cuff Repair WESTERN WISDOM A man who looks for easy work goes to bed tired. In general, the results of open revision rotator cuff repair after failure…

Glenohumeral Arthritis WESTERN WISDOM Weigh words. Don’t count them. Glenohumeral arthritis may result in considerable disability. The impact of glenohumeral arthritis is comparable to chronic medical conditions such as congestive…

Instability Cases WESTERN WISDOM On the darkest night, the stars are brightest. CASE 1: COMBINED REVERSE HAGL (RHAGL) LESION AND POSTERIOR BANKART LESION History: 21-year-old man who fell onto outstretched…

Shoulder Stiffness WESTERN WISDOM Don’t repent. Stop sinning. A major function of the shoulder is to position the hand in space. When the shoulder is stiff, the hand becomes less…

Rotator Cuff Cases WESTERN WISDOM Followin’ the crowd is the quickest way to get nowhere. CASE 1: MASSIVE TRAUMATIC ROTATOR CUFF TEAR WITH INTRATENDINOUS DISRUPTION NEAR THE MUSCULOTENDINOUS JUNCTION History:…

Philosophy of Instability Repair WESTERN WISDOM When two play, one wins. We have come a long way since the 1990s, when “experts” would openly debate whether arthroscopic instability repairs should…

Suprascapular Nerve Release Western Wisdom A self-centered, self-made man worships his creator. Recently, there has been increased interest in disorders of the suprascapular nerve. While the suprascapular nerve provides sensory…

Future Developments WESTERN WISDOM When the boss wants a long talk, you’re in for a long listen. The senior author (SSB) has been fortunate to participate in the development of…