Musculoskeletal disorders can be characterized as “work-related diseases.” The World Health Organization (WHO) has described these diseases as multifactorial, with work contributing significantly, although not exclusively, to their causation. The…
Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) remain challenging to the treating orthopedist in both their initial diagnosis and classification and in their corresponding management. They account for approximately 5% of all fractures,…
From the first days in medical school, physicians are taught that establishing a correct diagnosis depends on obtaining a meaningful and detailed medical history from the patient. This requires the…
We are faced with a paradox in shoulder anatomy. Knowledge regarding the details of shoulder anatomy has increased along with knowledge regarding its clinical significance. However, our exposure is decreasing….
Radiographic evaluation of the shoulder requires a minimum of two views of the area that are perpendicular to each other. The shoulder is a complicated anatomic unit made up of…
Shoulder sepsis can have a devastating impact on shoulder function, particularly if diagnosis and treatment are delayed or inadequate. The general principles in the pathogenesis of shoulder sepsis are similar…
Evaluating the effectiveness of medical treatment is an important component of the healthcare system. Patients and their families, healthcare providers, administrators, and governments and shareholders within the healthcare system need…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Patient selection and physical examination of the patient who is a candidate for a standard medial parapatellar arthrotomy in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are discussed….
Introduction In the patient with a failed total knee replacement (TKA), imaging modalities represent an integral part of diagnostic evaluation. As joint replacement arthroplasty becomes more common with the aging…
CASE STUDY A 92-year-old woman sustained an injury to her left lower extremity after falling from a standing position. Her surgical history is significant for a left hybrid total hip…
