Introduction Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a procedure that has increased in frequency in the United States, with more than 200,000 procedures performed annually. Despite the frequency…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are a common and potentially devastating injury in the athletic and active population. The incidence of ACL tears is rising in the United States,…
Introduction Initial treatment of most meniscus tears involves either excision or repair to prevent further propagation. The medial meniscus bears 40% of the tibiofemoral load, whereas the lateral meniscus bears…
Introduction The paradigm change in the operative treatment of meniscal injuries from meniscectomy to repair when possible has significantly transformed the management of these injuries. A better understanding of the…
Introduction Knee arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States, with partial meniscectomy reported as the most frequently performed arthroscopic procedure. Arthroscopy is a minimally…
Matthew W. Tetreault, Roshan P. Shah 25 Osteonecrosis of the Hip Epidemiology I. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is synonymous with avascular necrosis (AVN). II. Incidence: Twenty thousand to…
Robert Axel Sershon, Joshua Alan Bell 26 Septic Arthritis of the Hip Native Hip I. Background 1 – 6 : Septic arthritis of the hip is a relatively rare condition…
Yale A. Fillingham, Matthew Colman 24 Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Hip Benign I. Enneking staging system for benign bone tumors 1 : The staging system for benign bone…
Hassan Alosh 23 Synovial Proliferative Disorders Synovial Chondromatosis I. Demographics: Intra-articular cartilaginous bodies that break off into individual nodules that can calcify. A 2:1 male-to-female occurrence. 1 , 2 The…
David J. Kaufman 22 Hip Rehabilitation Assessment of Gait Abnormalities I. A thorough physical examination and knowledge of anatomy are key to directing physical therapy (PT) for the painful hip….
