The Evolution of Damage Control Orthopedics
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…
ORTHOPEDIC
Trauma Section
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…
Arthroscopy of the Hip
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…
Management of Labral Tears of the Hip in Young Patients
Our understanding of labral tears in young patients has evolved significantly in recent years. Successful outcome depends on addressing all bony impingement to improve the intra-articular environment, and prevent further…
Osteonecrosis of the Hip
This article reviews the literature regarding the outcomes of various nonoperative and operative treatment options for osteonecrosis of the hip. This article provides the orthopedic community with the latest evidence…
Alternative Bearings in Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Young Patient
Total hip arthroplasty is an effective treatment option for advanced hip arthritis in elderly patients. Studies in young patients have traditionally shown less durable results. With current implants, surgical technique,…
Kienböck Disease
Kienböck disease, or osteonecrosis of the lunate, most often affects patients between the ages of 20 and 40 years. There are 4 major stages of the disease, and treatment is…
Carpal Instability of the Wrist
The scaphoid is stabilized by the scapholunate ligament (directly) and lunotriquetral ligament (indirectly). Disruption of either of these ligaments leads to a pattern of instability that, left untreated, leads to…
The Management of Type II Superior Labral Anterior to Posterior Injuries
Arthroscopic repair of type II superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears is currently the standard of care, with most patients obtaining good to excellent surgical results. However, overhead athletes…
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 common shoulder and…
