Aspiration and Serology Testing
Introduction The etiology of new or persistent pain or poor function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) often presents a diagnostic dilemma. Determining the cause of pain starts with the patient’s…
The Economics of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Introduction Rising health care costs are threatening the long-term sustainability of the U.S. health care system. Costs continue to rise at a rate that significantly outpaces inflation. As a result,…
Poliomyelitis
Chapter Outline Pathology Course and Prognosis Treatment Overview Management of the Hip Management of the Knee Management of Specific Deformities of the Foot and Ankle Management of the Trunk Management…
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Chapter Outline Definition 580 Incidence 580 History 580 Etiology 580 Pathology 588 Clinical Features 593 Radiographic Findings 596 Classification Systems Based on Radiographic Findings 605 Differential Diagnosis 611 Treatment 613…
Disorders of the Spinal Cord
Chapter Outline Myelomeningocele Other Forms of Spinal Dysraphism Spinal Muscular Atrophy Myelomeningocele Management of a child with myelomeningocele is one of the most challenging tasks faced by pediatric orthopaedic surgeons….
Disorders of the Brain
Chapter Outline Levels of Involvement Cerebral Palsy Rett Syndrome Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Ataxia Syndromes Levels of Involvement The neuromuscular system may be affected at various levels, each of which is…
Upper Extremity Injuries
Chapter Outline Injuries to the Clavicle 1245 Fractures of the Scapula 1251 Fractures Involving the Proximal Humeral Physis 1253 Traumatic Dislocation of the Glenohumeral Joint 1258 Fractures of the Proximal…
Muscle Diseases
Chapter Outline Muscular Dystrophies Myotonic Dystrophy Metabolic Diseases of Muscle Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Myositis Ossificans Progressive Fibrosis of the Quadriceps Myasthenia Gravis Muscular Dystrophies Overview The muscular dystrophies are a…
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Chapter Outline Definition 580 Incidence 580 History 580 Etiology 580 Pathology 588 Clinical Features 593 Radiographic Findings 596 Classification Systems Based on Radiographic Findings 605 Differential Diagnosis 611 Treatment 613…
Limb Length Discrepancy
Chapter Outline Leg Length Inequality 884 Angular Deformity 928 Leg Length Inequality Leg length inequality in children is a frequent parental concern or physical finding noted by the orthopaedist. It…
