Benign Soft Tissue Tumors in Children
Soft tissue masses in children are common, yet can pose a diagnostic dilemma for the orthopedic surgeon who is asked to evaluate them. Although most lesions are dysplastic or benign,…
Radial Head Fractures
Radial head fractures without associated bony or ligamentous injury can be safely treated with internal fixation, if possible, or arthroplasty if nonreconstructable. However, nonreconstructable radial head fractures in association with…
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Felasfa Wodajo, MD, Editor The exciting relaunch of Orthopedic Clinics of North America provides a fresh opportunity for presenting musculoskeletal oncology to our orthopedic community. Presently, most academic writing on…
Posterior Elbow Wounds
Many options exist for reconstruction of the posterior elbow/olecranon area following wound formation. Careful early wound management is crucial to ensure successful outcomes following reconstruction. Local and regional options are…
Pediatrics
Shital N. Parikh, MD, FACS, Editor For a long time, Orthopedic Clinics of North America has provided timely and focused clinical review articles. The new format would continue the tradition…
Management of Radial Nerve Palsy Following Fractures of the Humerus
Radial nerve palsy is the most common peripheral nerve injury following a humerus fracture, occurring in 2% to 17% of cases. Radial nerve palsies associated with closed humerus fractures have…
Upper Extremity
Asif M. Ilyas, MD, Editor I am honored and excited to be a part of the new format of the Orthopedic Clinics of North America . Each issue will consist…
Complications of Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformities
Surgery in a child with spinal deformity is challenging. Although current orthopedic practice ensures good long-term surgical results, complications occur. Idiopathic scoliosis represents the most extensively investigated deformity of the…
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humerus Fractures
Total elbow arthroplasty has become increasingly popular for the treatment of distal humerus fractures in elderly patients with poor bone quality, comminution, and/or pre-existent elbow abnormalities. The procedure is performed…
Current Indications and Outcomes of Total Wrist Arthroplasty
This article reviews the current indications and clinical outcomes of total wrist arthroplasty. The section on indications reviews both rheumatoid and nonrheumatoid arthritic conditions. The section on clinical outcomes examines…
