Common Complications in Orthopedics
ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.orthopedic.theclinics.com April 2016 • Volume 47 • Number 2
Instability After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Instability is one of the most common causes of failure after total knee arthroplasty. Although there are several contributing causes, surgical error and poor implant design selection contribute. For this…
Note from the Publisher
Elsevier would like to welcome the new Editorial Board for the Orthopedic Clinics , a talented team of staff physicians from the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee, a world leader…
Proprioception and Knee Arthroplasty
Proprioceptive mechanoreceptors provide neural feedback for position in space and are critical for three-dimensional interaction. Proprioception is decreased with osteoarthritis of the knees, which leads to increased risk of falling….
Common Complications in Orthopedics
The majority of patients do not encounter problems after orthopedic surgery; however, as with any surgery, there are potential risks. This issue includes articles on some of the most common…
High-pressure Injection Injuries of the Hand
High-pressure injection hand injuries are often overlooked, with severe complications owing to the acute inflammatory response. Prognosis for depends on the type of material injected, location of injection, involved pressure,…
Review of Talus Fractures and Surgical Timing
This review article provides an overview of talus fractures. Special attention is given to the clinical literature that evaluates the timing of surgical management for displaced talus fractures. Several series…
Compartment Syndrome of the Hand
Hand compartment syndrome has many etiologies; untreated, it has dire functional consequences. Intracompartmental pressure exceeding capillary filling pressure causes decreased tissue perfusion resulting in progressive ischemic death of compartment contents….
Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Acute carpal tunnel syndrome is a progressive median nerve compression leading to loss of two-point discrimination. Most cases encountered are in the emergency department following wrist trauma and distal radius…
Management of Pelvic Ring Injuries in Unstable Patients
High-energy pelvic ring injuries can represent life-threatening injuries in the polytraumatized patient, particularly when presenting with hemodynamic instability. These injuries mandate a systematic multidisciplinary approach to evaluation, and timely intervention…
