Open Reduction for the Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip FUNDAMENTALS Open reduction is the recommended treatment for a dislocated hip when a concentric stable reduction cannot be achieved…
Infant Hip Dysplasia: Residual Acetabular Dysplasia During Childhood FUNDAMENTALS The goals for treatment of a dislocated hip secondary to developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) are concentric reduction of the…
Infant Hip Dysplasia: Closed Reduction FUNDAMENTALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP: TREATMENT BY CLOSED REDUCTION Treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) between the ages of 0 and…
Infant Hip Dysplasia: Diagnosis and Brace Treatment EPIDEMIOLOGY, ETIOLOGY, AND PATHOLOGIC ANATOMY Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is one of the most common congenital disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system….
Introduction The operating room (OR) is a dynamic environment characterised by multilayered social interactions, unpredictability, low tolerance for mistakes and high expectations. The orthopaedic OR is exceptionally dynamic, with operations…
Introduction After injury, patients are faced with an overwhelming amount of unfamiliar experiences and information. At a basic level, injury and surgery force people into a recovery process foreign to…
Introduction Arthrofibrosis of the knee is a significant complication after intraarticular injury, including trauma, infection, surgical repair or reconstruction and knee arthroplasty. Arthrofibrosis leads to contracture of the joint, limiting…
Introduction In addition to common knee pathologies which present to a sports medicine practice, there are other relatively uncommon pathologies which rely on one’s physical examination skills and knowledge of…
Introduction The cases of patients suffering from complex knee injuries vary in complexity and severity. These patients may have isolated lower extremity injuries or can present with more complex injury…
Introduction The postoperative management of patients with complex knee surgery is an essential part of the overall treatment of these patients. Ensuring a well-planned postoperative process can ensure the best…
