Pediatric Open Fractures
Open fractures in children are rare and are typically associated with better prognoses compared with their adult equivalents. Regardless, open fractures pose a challenge because of the risk of healing…
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Acute Compartment Syndrome
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a well-known pathophysiologic complication of trauma or tissue ischemia. ACS affects the appearance, function, and even the viability of the involved limb, and demands immediate…
Treatment of Hip Dislocations and Associated Injuries
Hip dislocations, most often caused by motor vehicle accidents or similar high-energy trauma, traverse a large subset of distinct injury patterns. Understanding these patterns and their associated injuries allows surgeons…
Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty has been one of the major challenges in orthopedic surgery. As there is no single…
Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through Direct Anterior Approach Provides Superior Early Outcome
Studies suggest that total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed through direct anterior (DA) approach has better functional outcomes than other surgical approaches. The immediate to very early outcomes of DA THA…
Management of Hip Pain in Young Adults
The diagnosis and treatment of hip pain in the young adult remains a challenge. Recently, understanding of a few specific hip conditions has improved; most notably femoroacetabular impingement. The differential…
Orthopedic Urgencies and Emergencies
Ever wonder where the line between urgency and emergency falls? Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell. Orthopedic injuries are commonly seen in both emergent and urgent care settings. Common presentations can mimic…
Orthopedic Urgencies and Emergencies
ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.orthopedic.theclinics.com July 2016 • Volume 47 • Number 3
Thumb Ligament Injuries in the Athlete
Hand injuries account for up to 15% of sports injuries and are common in contact sports and in sports with a high risk of falling. Appropriate management requires knowledge of…
Foot and Ankle Stress Fractures in Athletes
The incidence of stress fractures in the general athletic population is less than 1%, but may be as high as 15% in runners. Stress fractures of the foot and ankle…
