Blount Disease
Blount disease is a developmental disorder associated with childhood obesity. Based on whether the deformity is first noted before or after 4 years of age, early-onset and late-onset forms of Blount…
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Shital N. Parikh, MD, Editor Idiopathic tibia vara (or physiologic bow legs) is a relatively common, self-limiting deformity in childhood. It is a source of significant parental anxiety, for which…
Deformity Correction in Haiti with the Taylor Spatial Frame
The Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) is an external-fixator that corrects deformities in 6 axes, and can successfully manage disorders involving multiplanar deformities. In the developing-world, orthopaedic surgeons are often faced…
Contemporary Management of Subtrochanteric Fractures
Cephalomedullary interlocking nails that allow for trochanteric entry and minimally invasive fixation have revolutionized the contemporary management of subtrochanteric fractures with improved union rates and decreased incidence of fixation failure….
Periarticular Regional Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Perioperative pain control after total knee arthroplasty may be insufficient, resulting in insomnia, antalgic ambulation, and difficulty with rehabilitation. Current strategies, including the use of femoral nerve catheters, may control…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor With the advances in total joint arthroplasty, there has been a great deal of attention directed toward perioperative multimodal pain management since postoperative pain remains…
Call for Papers
Orthopedic Clinics of North America is issuing a call for clinical review articles. Listed below are the areas of specialization of which we are currently accepting proposals: UPPER EXTREMITY ADULT…
The Management of Acute and Chronic Elbow Instability
Elbow dislocations are common injuries in both the adult and pediatric populations. These injuries include simple dislocation with no associated fracture and more complex injuries with bony and ligamentous involvement….
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb
Injuries to the thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) are common. Failure to address the ensuing laxity of the metacarpophalangeal joint can lead to compromised grip and pinch, pain, and ultimately…
