Fig. 42.1 Nonanatomical position of the femoral tunnel and the new correct position (white circle) 42.4 Clinical and Instrumental Diagnosis While clinical examination of recurrent anterior knee joint instability is…
Fig. 49.1 Patellar dislocation can occur when the femur rotates internally and the tibia externally with the foot fixed on the ground Table 49.1 Predisposing factors Trochlear dysplasia Patella alta…
Fig. 24.1 MR of an instability repair after 6 months Ideal Criteria for Return to Play No pain Patient subjectivity Normal ROM Near normal strength Normal functional ability Normal sport-specific…
Fig. 10.1 The Matles test or the knee flexion test: the foot on the affected side falls into neutral or dorsiflexion Sometimes diagnostic imaging may be required to verify a…
Fig. 45.1 Dejour’s trochlear dysplasia classification. Type A, crossing sign, trochlear normal (>145°); Type B, crossing sign, supratrochlear spur, flat or convex trochlea; Type C. crossing sign, double contour; Type…
A. Progressive perilunate dislocation B. Reverse progressive perilunate dislocation Stage I. Tear of the SL/scaphoid fracture Stage II. Capitolunate dislocation Stage III. LT tear/triquetral bone fracture Stage IV. Lunate dislocation,…
Fig. 19.1 Posterior glenoid deficiency evaluated by TC 2D “Pico technique” Burkhart and De Beer [4] analyzed a cohort of 194 arthroscopic Bankart procedures performed on athletes in order to…
Arm pain Remove from game immediately; if >4 days of arm pain, seek medical attention Pitch counts Game Week Season Year 9–10 years old 50 75 1,000 2,000 11–12 years…
Fig. 15.1 MRI in ABER position showing partial articular rotator cuff tear A study suggests that CT and MR arthrography have similar diagnostic performance for the evaluation of rotator cuff…
Fig. 37.1 Vertical or longitudinal tears. (a) Arthroscopic view. (b) Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging Fig. 37.2 Bucket-handle tears. (a) Arthroscopic view. (b) Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging Fig. 37.3 “Ramp lesion”…
