Musculoskeletal Key

Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States and worldwide. Despite the high rate of success, there…

High valgus and extension loads imparted to the athlete’s elbow during repetitive overhead throwing can lead to acute and chronic pathology. Over time, normal soft tissue and bony stabilizing structures…

It was estimated that more than 3000 people would be diagnosed with a primary bone or joint malignancy and more than 11,000 people would be diagnosed with a soft tissue…

Thrower’s fractures are spiral fractures of the humerus caused by forceful throwing of a ball. Although these fractures have been cited in the literature, little research exists regarding the significance…

This review discusses the evaluation and management of bone loss in glenohumeral instability. The glenohumeral joint may experience a dislocation or subluxation associated with traumatic injury or through repetitive atraumatic…

Perioperative shoulder infections involving Propionibacterium acnes can be difficult to identify in a patient who presents with little more than pain and stiffness in the postoperative period. Although indolent in…

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…

As the undesired results of early spinal fusion have become apparent, “growth-friendly” management methods for early onset scoliosis have been increasing during recent years. Current literature supports the use of…

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…

Pediatric pelvic and acetabular fractures are rare injuries. They are almost always the result of a high-energy injury mechanism. A full trauma protocol should be instituted, having a high index…