Chapter 70 Systemic Allergic Dermatitis in Total Knee Arthroplasty Gideon P. Smith, Andrew G. Franks, Jr., David E. Cohen Metal sensitivity in orthopedics was first reported in 1966 by Foussereau…
Chapter 68 Knee Osteoarthritis Pamela B. Rosenthal Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of musculoskeletal disability worldwide. The incidence and prevalence of OA increase with aging. Already over a decade…
Chapter 20 Articular Cartilage Biology, Biomechanics, and Healing Response Sarah E. Henry, Bridget M. Deasy, Constance R. Chu Articular cartilage forms the load-bearing surfaces of all synovial joints. Its highly…
Chapter 18 Simulation Testing of Knee Implants John Fisher, Louise Jennings, Claire L. Brockett INTRODUCTION TO WEAR SIMULATION EFFECT OF INPUT KINEMATICS ON BEARING WEAR INFLUENCE OF BEARING DESIGN ON…
Chapter 4 Gene Therapy in the Treatment of Knee Disorders Anna L. Stevens, Burhan Gharaibeh, Kurt R. Weiss, Freddie H. Fu, Johnny Huard DEFINITION GENE SELECTION VECTORS AND EXPRESSION Nonviral…
Chapter 13 Upper Extremity Splints and Casts Figure-of-8 splint Overview 1. Figure-of-8 splints are used primarily for fractures about the clavicle. 2. Figure-of-8 splints are commercially prepared devices intended to…
Chapter 14 Lower Extremity Splints and Casts Hip spica cast Overview 1. The hip spica cast is one of the most difficult casts to apply. 2. The hip spica cast…
Chapter 12 Basics of Splinting and Casting Basic principles First, Do No Harm 1. Make sure that the potential complications of applying and maintaining a cast or splint are less…
Chapter 10 Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Reduction Forearm fractures Overview 1. Fractures of both bones of the forearm (Figure 10-1) should be reduced anatomically (except in children younger than 12…
Chapter 9 Shoulder and Elbow Reduction Clavicle fracture Overview 1. Most clavicle fractures require no reduction. 2. Closed reductions cannot be maintained and should not be attempted. Indications for Use…
