This article discusses contemporary management strategies for gunshot-related fractures with special attention paid to the initial evaluation, role of debridement, principles of fixation, need and duration of antibiotic therapy, and…
Talus fractures result from high-energy mechanisms and usually occur at the neck. Functional outcome after talar neck fracture worsens with increasing Hawkins grade. The mainstay of treatment for talar neck…
Orthopedic surgeons frequently provide weight-bearing recommendations to guide patient recovery following lower extremity fractures. This article discusses the available literature regarding the effects of early weight bearing on fracture healing,…
This article summarizes the evolution of literature and practice related to fracture care in polytrauma patients. Particular emphasis is given to the management of femoral shaft fractures and the concept…
Saqib Rehman, MD, Editor We have four interesting orthopedic trauma topics for the current issue of the Orthopedic Clinics of North America . Damage control orthopedics has gained popularity, although…
Hip arthroscopy is a rapidly progressing field that has advanced in function and survivorship over the past decade. As increasing literature is published on outcomes of hip arthroscopy, a retrospective…
Our understanding of labral tears in young patients has evolved significantly in recent years. Successful outcome depends on addressing all bony impingement to improve the intra-articular environment, and prevent further…
This article reviews the literature regarding the outcomes of various nonoperative and operative treatment options for osteonecrosis of the hip. This article provides the orthopedic community with the latest evidence…
Total hip arthroplasty is an effective treatment option for advanced hip arthritis in elderly patients. Studies in young patients have traditionally shown less durable results. With current implants, surgical technique,…
Forthcoming Issues Beginning with the July 2013 issue, Orthopedic Clinics of North America will appear in this new format. Rather than focusing on a single topic, each issue will contain…
