Periarticular Regional Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Perioperative pain control after total knee arthroplasty may be insufficient, resulting in insomnia, antalgic ambulation, and difficulty with rehabilitation. Current strategies, including the use of femoral nerve catheters, may control…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor With the advances in total joint arthroplasty, there has been a great deal of attention directed toward perioperative multimodal pain management since postoperative pain remains…
Top Five Lesions That Do Not Need Referral to Orthopedic Oncology
Patients with potential bone and soft tissue tumors can be challenging for orthopedic surgeons. Lesions that appear benign can still create anxiety for the clinician and patient. However, attention to…
Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management of Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy
Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy is a common finding that accounts for about 7% of patients with shoulder pain. There are numerous theories on the pathogenesis of rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy….
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb
Injuries to the thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) are common. Failure to address the ensuing laxity of the metacarpophalangeal joint can lead to compromised grip and pinch, pain, and ultimately…
The Management of Acute and Chronic Elbow Instability
Elbow dislocations are common injuries in both the adult and pediatric populations. These injuries include simple dislocation with no associated fracture and more complex injuries with bony and ligamentous involvement….
Distal Radius Fractures
Musculoskeletal injuries are the second most common cause of presentation to emergency departments. Distal radius fractures are an especially common injury pattern that often require evaluation and fracture management in…
Upper Extremity
Asif M. Ilyas, MD, Editor In this issue of the Orthopedic Clinics of North America , we present several interesting articles in the Upper Extremity section reviewing a broad range…
