Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
The reverse shoulder arthroplasty is considered to be one of the most significant technological advancements in shoulder reconstructive surgery over the past 30 years. It is able to successfully decrease…
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humerus Fractures
Total elbow arthroplasty has become increasingly popular for the treatment of distal humerus fractures in elderly patients with poor bone quality, comminution, and/or pre-existent elbow abnormalities. The procedure is performed…
Pediatrics
Shital N. Parikh, MD, FACS, Editor For a long time, Orthopedic Clinics of North America has provided timely and focused clinical review articles. The new format would continue the tradition…
Current Indications and Outcomes of Total Wrist Arthroplasty
This article reviews the current indications and clinical outcomes of total wrist arthroplasty. The section on indications reviews both rheumatoid and nonrheumatoid arthritic conditions. The section on clinical outcomes examines…
Upper Extremity
Asif M. Ilyas, MD, Editor I am honored and excited to be a part of the new format of the Orthopedic Clinics of North America . Each issue will consist…
Treatment of Articular Fractures with Continuous Passive Motion
This article presents a review of the basic science and current research on the use of continuous passive motion therapy after surgery for an intra-articular fracture. This information is useful…
Complications of Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformities
Surgery in a child with spinal deformity is challenging. Although current orthopedic practice ensures good long-term surgical results, complications occur. Idiopathic scoliosis represents the most extensively investigated deformity of the…
Operative Techniques in the Management of Scapular Fractures
Operative fixation of the scapula is associated with good outcomes. Techniques have been developed to facilitate surgical exposure of the osseous anatomy so that stability can be achieved. Although the…
Technical Pitfalls of Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for Fracture Management
Although most proximal humerus fractures can be treated nonoperatively, 4-part fractures and 3-part fractures/dislocations in elderly patients often require management with prosthetic arthroplasty. Reverse arthroplasty is gaining in popularity, but…
Management of Pelvic Injuries in Pregnancy
Pelvic fractures in pregnant women are usually high-energy injuries associated with risk of mortality to both mother and fetus. The mother’s life always takes priority in the acute setting as…
