The Osteoporotic Acetabular Fracture
Fractures of the acetabulum are some of the most challenging fractures that face orthopedic surgeons. In geriatric patients, these challenges are enhanced by the complexity of fracture patterns, the poor…
Cognitive Dysfunction in Hip Fracture Patients
Hip fractures represent a widespread morbidity among the geriatric population. In North America, more than 320,000 hip fractures are sustained annually, a number that is expected to increase dramatically as…
Bisphosphonate Therapy and Atypical Fractures
Atypical femoral fractures have attracted a great deal of attention and controversy in the osteoporosis community because of their association with prolonged bisphosphonate therapy. The purpose of this article is to…
Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures
Jason A. Lowe, MD, Editor Gary E. Friedlaender, MD, Editor The world’s demographics are changing. In North America, the fastest growing segment of the population is over 65 years of…
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Medical Treatment
Osteoporosis, the presence of either low bone mineral density or a history of a fragility fracture, is known to be associated with an increased risk of future fracture. Fracture prevention…
Benign Soft Tissue Tumors in Children
Soft tissue masses in children are common, yet can pose a diagnostic dilemma for the orthopedic surgeon who is asked to evaluate them. Although most lesions are dysplastic or benign,…
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Felasfa Wodajo, MD, Editor The exciting relaunch of Orthopedic Clinics of North America provides a fresh opportunity for presenting musculoskeletal oncology to our orthopedic community. Presently, most academic writing on…
Radial Head Fractures
Radial head fractures without associated bony or ligamentous injury can be safely treated with internal fixation, if possible, or arthroplasty if nonreconstructable. However, nonreconstructable radial head fractures in association with…
Posterior Elbow Wounds
Many options exist for reconstruction of the posterior elbow/olecranon area following wound formation. Careful early wound management is crucial to ensure successful outcomes following reconstruction. Local and regional options are…
Management of Radial Nerve Palsy Following Fractures of the Humerus
Radial nerve palsy is the most common peripheral nerve injury following a humerus fracture, occurring in 2% to 17% of cases. Radial nerve palsies associated with closed humerus fractures have…
