Musculoskeletal Key

Tricks and Tips WESTERN WISDOM The wildest broncos are those you rode somewhere else. This chapter will concentrate on nuggets of useful information that fall into one of three categories…

Subscapularis Tendon Tears WESTERN WISDOM You need spurs on a borrowed horse. T he torn subscapularis tendon has several unique aspects that make it difficult to repair. First of all,…

Arthroscopic Treatment of Fractures about the Shoulder WESTERN WISDOM A loud mouth and a quiet brain can always be found under the same hat. Historically fractures about the shoulder have…

SLAP Lesions WESTERN WISDOM Don’t sit in the saddle if you’re afraid of getting throwed. Since their initial description by Snyder in the late 1980s, the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment…

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…