Pediatric Orthopaedics
Shital N. Parikh, MD, Editor Early-onset scoliosis is defined as scoliosis of any cause in children younger than five years of age. Such deformities at an early age can have…
Management of Traumatic Bone Loss in the Lower Extremity
Segmental bone loss represents a difficult clinical entity for the treating orthopedic surgeon. This article discusses the various treatment modalities available for limb reconstruction, with a focus on the indications,…
The Treatment of Periprosthetic Femur Fractures After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Periprosthetic femur fractures after total knee arthroplasty are a rising concern; however, when properly diagnosed, they can be managed nonoperatively or operatively in the form of locking plate fixation, intramedullary…
Robotic Total Hip Arthroplasty
Modern total hip replacement is typically effective and durable, but early failures do occur. Component position influences functional outcome, durability, and risk of complications. Surgical robotics provides the detail-oriented surgeon…
Surgical Management of the Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patient with Multiple Joint Involvement
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is recognized as a heterogenous group of disorders in which the common factor is persistent arthritis in at least 1 joint occurring before the age of…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, we focus on two interesting topics. In the first article, on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), Figgie…
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…
Flexor Tendon Injury, Repair and Rehabilitation
Injuries to the flexor tendons remain among the most difficult problems in hand surgery. Historically, lacerations to the intrasynovial portion of the flexor tendons were thought to be unsuitable for…
Management of Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
Although recent advances have been made in the treatment of acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries, they are still challenging for shoulder surgeons. There is a consensus that type I and II…
