Keys to Successful Labral Repair
Fig. 3.1 Coronal T2 MRI showing SLAP tear in a 14 year old male [Courtesy of Dr. James L. Carey MD, MPH] Special Considerations The rising incidence of superior labrum…
ORTHOPEDIC
Indications and Techniques for Double-Row Fixation
Tendon Anatomic landmark Dimensions (mm) Supraspinatus Maximum medial-to-lateral length 6.9 ± 1.4 Anteroposterior width of medial margin 12.6 ± 2.0 Anteroposterior width of lateral margin 1.3 ± 1.4 Infraspinatus Maximum medial-to-lateral length 10.2 ± 1.6 Anteroposterior width of…
Prevention of Labral and Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Overhead Athlete
Fig. 2.1 This image demonstrates the five main phases of throwing: wind up, cocking, acceleration, deceleration, and follow-through. The stride phase is part of the lower body kinetic chain [Reprinted…
Pearls for Thorough Debridement, Capsular Release, and Role of Microfracture
Fig. 11.1 (a) The patient is positioned in a beach chair position. Anatomic landmarks and portals are drawn. (b) The posterior portal is placed more superiorly and an accessory posteroinferior…
Biologic Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repair
Fig. 17.1 Advanced fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff muscle bellies following rotator cuff tear. SS supraspinatus, IS infraspinatus (Figure courtesy of Columbia University Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports…
Remplissage: Technique and Results
Fig. 8.1 Smaller but medial Hill-Sachs lesion which will “engage” Fig. 8.2 Large, engaging, Hill-Sachs lesion While viewing from above, the shaver is inserted posteriorly. In preparation for the remplissage,…
Pathophysiology of Throwing Injuries
Fig. 1.1 (a) An illustration of two individual waves that are in phase. When summed together, the resulting wave is doubled. (b) An illustration of two individual waves that are…
Management of Capsular Laxity
Fig. 7.1 Contact between the thumb and forearm during passive wrist flexion may indicate generalized ligamentous laxity Fig. 7.2 (a) Sulcus sign. (b) Sulcus sign persisting in external rotation Radiographic…
Indications and Technique for Posterior Capsule Release
Fig. 4.1 Assessing posterior capsular contracture with patient laying supine and the affected arm abducted to 90° Fig. 4.2 Patient performing the active range of motion assessment of the posterior…
Evaluation of Bone Loss and the Glenoid Track
Fig. 6.1 Glenoid shape. Sagittal oblique MR arthrogram images of a 19-year-old man with shoulder instability. (a) Normal glenoid shape exhibiting a typical pear shape. (b) Follow-up imaging obtained after…
