Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Injuries
As with most fractures associated with osteoporosis, the incidence of pelvic ring injuries in this population of patients is rising rapidly. Osteoporotic pelvic ring injuries are exceedingly different in their…
The Osteoporotic Acetabular Fracture
Fractures of the acetabulum are some of the most challenging fractures that face orthopedic surgeons. In geriatric patients, these challenges are enhanced by the complexity of fracture patterns, the poor…
Biomechanical Considerations for Surgical Stabilization of Osteoporotic Fractures
The incidence of osteoporotic fractures has been steadily rising along with the aging of the population. Surgical management of these fractures can be a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Diminished bone…
Hip Fracture Protocols
Early surgical intervention is thought to reduce in-hospital morbidity and mortality as well as short-term mortality rates for elderly patients with hip fractures. However, hip fractures are also thought to…
Cognitive Dysfunction in Hip Fracture Patients
Hip fractures represent a widespread morbidity among the geriatric population. In North America, more than 320,000 hip fractures are sustained annually, a number that is expected to increase dramatically as…
Bisphosphonate Therapy and Atypical Fractures
Atypical femoral fractures have attracted a great deal of attention and controversy in the osteoporosis community because of their association with prolonged bisphosphonate therapy. The purpose of this article is to…
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Medical Treatment
Osteoporosis, the presence of either low bone mineral density or a history of a fragility fracture, is known to be associated with an increased risk of future fracture. Fracture prevention…
Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures
Jason A. Lowe, MD, Editor Gary E. Friedlaender, MD, Editor The world’s demographics are changing. In North America, the fastest growing segment of the population is over 65 years of…
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
The reverse shoulder arthroplasty is considered to be one of the most significant technological advancements in shoulder reconstructive surgery over the past 30 years. It is able to successfully decrease…
Benign Soft Tissue Tumors in Children
Soft tissue masses in children are common, yet can pose a diagnostic dilemma for the orthopedic surgeon who is asked to evaluate them. Although most lesions are dysplastic or benign,…
