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…
Posterior Elbow Wounds
Many options exist for reconstruction of the posterior elbow/olecranon area following wound formation. Careful early wound management is crucial to ensure successful outcomes following reconstruction. Local and regional options are…
Management of Radial Nerve Palsy Following Fractures of the Humerus
Radial nerve palsy is the most common peripheral nerve injury following a humerus fracture, occurring in 2% to 17% of cases. Radial nerve palsies associated with closed humerus fractures have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
