Musculoskeletal Key

Tips, Tricks, and Pearls WESTERN WISDOM “Second-hand gold is as good as new.” INTRODUCTION There are numerous conundra that the arthroscopic shoulder surgeon faces every day that can make a…

Instability WESTERN WISDOM: “No man ever drowned in his own sweat.” INTRODUCTION Instability of the shoulder is a vast topic with classification schemes that have focused on various elements such…

Miscellaneous Shoulder Conditions WESTERN WISDOM “If you’re not pullin’ your weight, you’re pushin’ your luck.” INTRODUCTION We consider the arthroscopic treatment of several categories of miscellaneous shoulder problems in this…

The Arthroscopic Treatment of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis WESTERN WISDOM “A chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a blockhead.” INTRODUCTION Arthroscopic treatment of glenohumeral osteoarthritis offers certain advantages to…

Shoulder Separations and Other AC Joint Injuries WESTERN WISDOM “Some men talk because they got somethin’ to say. Others talk because they got to say somethin’” INTRODUCTION Controversy and conundra…

Instability WESTERN WISDOM: “No man ever drowned in his own sweat.” INTRODUCTION Instability of the shoulder is a vast topic with classification schemes that have focused on various elements such…

SLAP Lesions and the Biceps WESTERN WISDOM “If you don’t have a damn good lie, you’re best off stickin’ to the truth.” INTRODUCTION There is considerable controversy over the management…

The Overhead Athlete WESTERN WISDOM “If you find yourself in a hole, stop diggin’.” INTRODUCTION The overhead athlete’s quest for excellence is itself a major conundrum. On the one hand,…

Revision Rotator Cuff Repairs WESTERN WISDOM “A man’s worth comes not from holdin’ a good hand, but from playin’ a poor one well.” INTRODUCTION There are numerous conundra that the…

Difficult and Unusual Rotator Cuff Tears WESTERN WISDOM “If you ain’t sittin’ on the edge, you’re takin’ up too much space.” INTRODUCTION Rotator cuff tears represent the most common condition…