Gender-Specific Issues and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Moira M. McCarthy Elizabeth Cody Jo A. Hannafin INTRODUCTION Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common problem in female adolescent athletes playing cutting,…
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Carl W. Imhauser The knee joint allows motion in all planes based on a complicated interaction between passive constraints including bones and soft tissues and the…
Epidemiology of Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Peter D. Fabricant Emily R. Dodwell Robert G. Marx INTRODUCTION There has been an increased interest in pediatric and adolescent anterior…
Alexander E. Loeb and Uma Srikumaran Summary A posterior shoulder dislocation can present as an acute shoulder injury, frequently associated with seizures or trauma, and is frequently missed in the…
Ian S. Patten and Uma Srikumaran Summary Adequate management of pain after shoulder surgery is paramount to post-operative recovery. Regional anesthesia has proven to provide superior pain control and recovery….
Alexander Bitzer and Uma Srikumaran Summary Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to a group of conditions that produce varying neurologic or vascular symptoms depending on the etiology. Etiologies include compression…
Andrew Schneider and Uma Srikumaran Summary This chapter presents a condensed overview of the incidence, etiology, presentation, and treatment options for medial and lateral scapular winging. Though relatively rare, undiagnosed…
Diana Zhu and Uma Srikumaran Summary Proximal humeral fractures are the third most common fractures and affect both young and elderly patients. Neer’s classification system is commonly used in determining…
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Clavicle fracture account for approximately 5% of adult fractures and there continues to be controversy in the ideal treatment. Clavicle fracture – collarbone –…
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary The reverse shoulder prosthesis was developed to address issues encountered while treating end stage glenohumeral arthritis in the setting of rotator cuff deficiency. Indications…
