Adhesive Capsulitis and Glenohumeral Arthritis
Introduction Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD Theresa A. Chiaia, PT, DPT A. Simone Maybin, BS, NSCA-CPT Epidemiology • Primary adhesive capsulitis affects 2% to 5% of the general population • Patient age, 40…
Epiphyseolysis and Osteochondritis
Introduction Rob Hopkins, PT, SCS Champ L. Baker, MD Epidemiology • Elbow injuries common in young throwers • 9 to 14 years old, predominantly male • Primarily occurs in baseball; can also…
Forearm Tendinitis
Introduction Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, MEd, ATC, SCS, CSCS Mark Stovak, MD, FAAFP, FACSM, CAQSM Epidemiology The epidemiology of forearm tendinitis is dependent upon its type. Intersection Syndrome Overuse syndrome of…
Forearm Nerve Entrapments
Introduction Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, MEd, ATC, SCS, CSCS Mark Stovak, MD, FACSM, FAAFP, CAQSM Epidemiology The epidemiology of forearm nerve entrapments is dependent upon type. • Median • Carpal tunnel…
Multidirectional Shoulder Instability
Introduction Bryan Warme, MD Scott A. Rodeo, MD Epidemiology • Multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder has various definitions in the literature. Shoulder instability can be categorized into anterior, posterior, or inferior…
Posterior Shoulder Instability
Introduction Demetris Delos, MD Travis G. Maak, MD Russell F. Warren, MD Epidemiology • Posterior shoulder instability is less frequently encountered than anterior instability, accounting for only 2% to 10% of all instability…
Finger and Hand Soft Tissue Defects
Small Finger and Hand Soft Tissue Defects Small soft tissue defects affecting the digits are common. The method of coverage should be carefully selected and based on the following criteria:…
Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures
With metacarpal and phalangeal skeletal fractures, early mobilization remains the most effective way to counter edema, joint stiffness and tendon-periosteum adhesions. Early mobilization can, however, only be undertaken following reduction…
Digital Replantations
Komatsu and Tamai performed the first successful replantation of a fully severed thumb in 1965. Since then, the field of digital replantation has evolved considerably. There has been extensive progress…
Injuries of the Extensor Apparatus
Extensor apparatus injuries are too often underestimated, especially in the fingers. Although a cursory clinical examination may give the impression of integrity, it is only a few weeks later that…
