The spastic shoulder can often result from brain injury that causes disruption in the upper motor neuron inhibitory pathways. Patients develop dyssynergic muscle activation, muscle weakness, and contractures and often…
The long-established study of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) has opened a realm of scientific research surrounding connective tissue disorders. Over the past decade alone there have been vast advancements in the…
The purpose of this article is to review the current theories regarding prevalence, mechanism, and prevention strategies for overuse injuries in a young athletic population. This information provides valuable insight…
This article evaluates the spectrum of epidemiology and treatment of children presenting with shoulder pain. These injuries are discussed to further understand the mechanism of injury, the variation of these…
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…
