Upper Extremity
Asif M. Ilyas, MD, Editor In this issue of the Orthopedic Clinics of North America , we present several interesting articles in the Upper Extremity section reviewing a number of…
Surgical Management of Isolated Greater Tuberosity Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
Because the greater tuberosity is the insertion site of the posterior superior rotator cuff, fractures can have a substantial impact on functional outcome. Isolated fractures should not inadvertently be trivialized….
Soft Tissue Balance in Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Force Sensor
This article presents a concise description and literature review of the eLibra Dynamic Ligament Balancing Device in total knee arthroplasty. This device is a force sensor that allows surgeons to…
Handheld Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Computer navigation for knee replacement surgery has been available for over a decade but has not gained popularity despite improved accuracy. The literature has shown higher failure rates for knee…
Dynamic Soft Tissue Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Achieving optimal soft tissue balance intraoperatively is a critical element for a successful outcome after total knee arthroplasty. Although advances in navigation have improved the incidence of angular outliers, spatial…
Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Novel Navigation System Within the Surgical Field
Total knee arthroplasty is a common procedure, and current navigation systems are gradually gaining acceptance for improving surgical accuracy and clinical outcomes. A new navigation system used within the surgical…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor In the last decade, instrumentation for total knee arthroplasty has improved the accuracy, reproducibility, and reliability of the procedure. The introduction of computer navigation moved…
