Athlete with Shortness of Breath
Athlete with Shortness of Breath Joseph J. Bernard Zachary A. Geidel INTRODUCTION Shortness of breath is a common complaint in athletes and is a frequent reason for the athlete to…
Athlete with Syncope
Athlete with Syncope Christopher Lutrzykowski INTRODUCTION Syncope is defined as the temporary loss of consciousness and posture. Near syncope is defined as a prodromal symptom of fainting or near faint….
Athlete with a Head or Facial Injury
Athlete with a Head or Facial Injury Peter Hoth Zachary A. Geidel INTRODUCTION Head and facial injuries in athletes often create anxiety in the provider caring for the athlete, as…
Preparticipation Physical Examination
Preparticipation Physical Examination Vasilios Chrisostomidis INTRODUCTION The preparticipation physical examination (PPE) was designed with the safety and health of the athlete in mind. Its goal is to detect the athlete’s…
Rehabilitation after Elbow Arthroplasty
Rehabilitation after Elbow Arthroplasty Samuel A. Antuña The goal of elbow replacement is to restore the function of the elbow joint as a link that positions the hand in space…
Complications of Total Elbow Arthroplasty
Complications of Total Elbow Arthroplasty April D. Armstrong Leesa M. Galatz INTRODUCTION Modern prosthetic arthroplasty has led to dramatic improvements in function and lifestyle of individuals affected with degenerative and…
Revision Elbow Arthroplasty
Revision Elbow Arthroplasty Gordon Beadel Graham King INTRODUCTION Over the last few years the indications for total elbow joint replacement have expanded from inflammatory arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, to include…
Prosthetic Management of Dysfunctional Instability and Periarticular Nonunions
Prosthetic Management of Dysfunctional Instability and Periarticular Nonunions Syed A. Hasan Matthew L. Ramsey INTRODUCTION Background of the Topic A stable and mobile elbow joint is a requirement for normal…
Replacement Arthroplasty for Chronic Dislocation of the Elbow
Replacement Arthroplasty for Chronic Dislocation of the Elbow Marc J. Milia Patrick M. Connor INTRODUCTION The function of the elbow is to provide a stable link between the hand and…
Replacement Arthroplasty for Acute Fractures
Replacement Arthroplasty for Acute Fractures Mark Frankle David Fisher Mark Mighell INTRODUCTION Displaced intraarticular fractures of the distal humerus are both rare and difficult to treat. They occur in fractures…
