Management of Hip Pain in Young Adults

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Management of Hip Pain in Young Adults

The diagnosis and treatment of hip pain in the young adult remains a challenge. Recently, understanding of a few specific hip conditions has improved; most notably femoroacetabular impingement. The differential…

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Orthopedic Urgencies and Emergencies

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Orthopedic Urgencies and Emergencies

Ever wonder where the line between urgency and emergency falls? Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell. Orthopedic injuries are commonly seen in both emergent and urgent care settings. Common presentations can mimic…

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Thumb Ligament Injuries in the Athlete

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Thumb Ligament Injuries in the Athlete

Hand injuries account for up to 15% of sports injuries and are common in contact sports and in sports with a high risk of falling. Appropriate management requires knowledge of…

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Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain in the Athlete

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain in the Athlete

Ulnar-sided wrist pain can be a challenging entity for the hand surgeon and even more so in the athletic population. The authors present 8 causes of ulnar-sided wrist pain in…

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Pediatric Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Pediatric Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can cause knee pain and dysfunction in children. The etiology of OCD remains unclear; theories on causes include inflammation, ischemia, ossification abnormalities, genetic factors, and repetitive microtrauma….

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Shoulder Injuries in Pediatric Athletes

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Shoulder Injuries in Pediatric Athletes

Shoulder injuries in pediatric athletes are typically caused by acute or overuse injuries. The developing structures of the shoulder lead to injury patterns that are distinct from those of adult…

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Tibial Stress Fractures in Athletes

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Tibial Stress Fractures in Athletes

Tibial stress fractures are common in the athlete. There are various causes of these fractures, the most common being a sudden increase in training intensity. Most of these injuries are…

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