Musculoskeletal Key

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Evaluation and Management of Humeral Shaft Nonunions and Malunions Charles L. Getz Matthew L. Ramsey INTRODUCTION Fractures of the humeral shaft occur relatively frequently and are typically treated successfully by…

Unconstrained Prosthetic Arthroplasty for Glenohumeral Arthritis with an Intact or Repairable Rotator Cuff: Indications, Techniques, and Results Luke S. Austin Gerald R. Williams Jr. Joseph P. Iannotti INTRODUCTION History The…

Evaluation and Prosthetic Management of Proximal Humeral Nonunions Andrew S. Neviaser Bradford O. Parsons Evan L. Flatow INTRODUCTION Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common fractures in the elderly…

Evaluation and Management of Clavicle Malunions and Nonunions David Ring Jesse B. Jupiter INTRODUCTION Neer and Rowe both estimated that less than 1% of nonoperatively treated diaphyseal clavicle fractures failed…

Management of Infected Shoulder Arthroplasty Eric T. Ricchetti The author certifies that he has no commercial associations (e.g., consultancies, stock ownership, equity interest, and patent/licensing arrangements) that might pose a…

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Management of Bone Loss in Primary Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty Jason J. Scalise Joseph P. Iannotti INTRODUCTION Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) for glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) has demonstrated excellent long-term clinical results…

Biomechanics of the Glenohumeral Joint: Influence on Shoulder Arthroplasty Luke S. Austin Gerald R. Williams Jr. Joseph P. Iannotti INTRODUCTION Pain relief and restoration of normal joint function are the…

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