Current and Future Trends in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Hip Infection
The challenge of confirming the diagnosis of prosthetic hip infection is two-fold. First, the presentation of the patient with a prosthetic hip infection often has limited or few subjective complaints…
Component Selection in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Component selection for revision total hip arthroplasty is important for creating a stable hip, providing offset to maximize joint mechanics, and restoring appropriate leg lengths. On the femoral side, fully…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States and worldwide. Despite the high rate of success, there…
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
High valgus and extension loads imparted to the athlete’s elbow during repetitive overhead throwing can lead to acute and chronic pathology. Over time, normal soft tissue and bony stabilizing structures…
Upper Extremity Considerations for Oncologic Surgery
It was estimated that more than 3000 people would be diagnosed with a primary bone or joint malignancy and more than 11,000 people would be diagnosed with a soft tissue…
Thrower’s Fracture of the Humerus
Thrower’s fractures are spiral fractures of the humerus caused by forceful throwing of a ball. Although these fractures have been cited in the literature, little research exists regarding the significance…
Management of Bone Loss in Glenohumeral Instability
This review discusses the evaluation and management of bone loss in glenohumeral instability. The glenohumeral joint may experience a dislocation or subluxation associated with traumatic injury or through repetitive atraumatic…
Propionibacterium acnesInfections in Shoulder Surgery
Perioperative shoulder infections involving Propionibacterium acnes can be difficult to identify in a patient who presents with little more than pain and stiffness in the postoperative period. Although indolent in…
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 broad range…
