Clavicle Fractures
Clavicle Fractures Cole R. Beavis Alan F. Barber The clavicle acts as a strut suspending the shoulder girdle from the thorax facilitating upper extremity function and placement of the hand…
The Stiff Shoulder: Planning and Treatment Options
The Stiff Shoulder: Planning and Treatment Options John P. Goldblatt Richard Woodworth Bryan Mitchell Shoulder stiffness is a common problem seen in orthopedic clinical practice. Limited active and passive motion…
Arthroscopic Approach to Glenohumeral Arthritis
Arthroscopic Approach to Glenohumeral Arthritis Felix H. Savoie III Michael J. O’Brien Arthritis of the shoulder is not as commonly seen as arthritis of the knee and hip. However, the…
Scapulothoracic Endoscopy and The Snapping Scapula
Scapulothoracic Endoscopy and The Snapping Scapula Laurence D. Higgins Michael J. DeFranco Benjamin Sanofsky Since its first description in the mid-19th century (1), the diagnosis and management of the snapping…
Calcific Tendinitis
Calcific Tendinitis Brian R. Wolf Jonathan A. Donigan Calcific tendinitis (also referred to as calcifying tendinitis and calcific tendinopathy) of the shoulder is a common disorder of unknown etiology. It…
Anterior Shoulder Instability: Suture Plication
Anterior Shoulder Instability: Suture Plication Robert M. Lucas Anthony A. Romeo Scot A. Youngblood Neil Ghodadra Matthew T. Provencher Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Shoulder Fractures
Arthroscopic Treatment of Shoulder Fractures Jesus Rey II Sumant G. Krishnan The appropriate management of shoulder fractures remains challenging. Therapeutic options for shoulder fractures include both conservative and surgical treatments….
Hagl Lesion: Diagnosis and Repair
Hagl Lesion: Diagnosis and Repair Curtis R. Noel Robert H. Bell Anterior shoulder instability, whether acute or recurrent, can be associated with numerous pathologic entities. These entities can be seen…
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Tendon Repair
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Tendon Repair Ian K.Y. Lo Matthew Denkers Due to their unique anatomy and pathoanatomy, subscapularis tears are commonly missed, particularly partial tears and full-thickness tears of upper subscapularis…
Multidirectional and Posterior Shoulder Instability
Multidirectional and Posterior Shoulder Instability Alan S. Curtis Suzanne L. Miller Aaron Gardiner KEY POINTS Posterior and multidirectional instability represent a spectrum of disease encompassing posterior instability with dislocation, posterior…
