Blount Disease
Blount disease is a developmental disorder associated with childhood obesity. Based on whether the deformity is first noted before or after 4 years of age, early-onset and late-onset forms of Blount…
Surgical Exposure for Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty can relieve pain and restore function in properly selected patients. The procedure is commonly performed through one of 2 surgical approaches: deltopectoral or anterosuperior. This article describes…
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Shital N. Parikh, MD, Editor Idiopathic tibia vara (or physiologic bow legs) is a relatively common, self-limiting deformity in childhood. It is a source of significant parental anxiety, for which…
Contemporary Management of Subtrochanteric Fractures
Cephalomedullary interlocking nails that allow for trochanteric entry and minimally invasive fixation have revolutionized the contemporary management of subtrochanteric fractures with improved union rates and decreased incidence of fixation failure….
Deformity Correction in Haiti with the Taylor Spatial Frame
The Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) is an external-fixator that corrects deformities in 6 axes, and can successfully manage disorders involving multiplanar deformities. In the developing-world, orthopaedic surgeons are often faced…
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…
