Handheld Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Computer navigation for knee replacement surgery has been available for over a decade but has not gained popularity despite improved accuracy. The literature has shown higher failure rates for knee…
Soft Tissue Balance in Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Force Sensor
This article presents a concise description and literature review of the eLibra Dynamic Ligament Balancing Device in total knee arthroplasty. This device is a force sensor that allows surgeons to…
Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Novel Navigation System Within the Surgical Field
Total knee arthroplasty is a common procedure, and current navigation systems are gradually gaining acceptance for improving surgical accuracy and clinical outcomes. A new navigation system used within the surgical…
Dynamic Soft Tissue Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Achieving optimal soft tissue balance intraoperatively is a critical element for a successful outcome after total knee arthroplasty. Although advances in navigation have improved the incidence of angular outliers, spatial…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor In the last decade, instrumentation for total knee arthroplasty has improved the accuracy, reproducibility, and reliability of the procedure. The introduction of computer navigation moved…
Evaluation and Management of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Brachial plexus birth palsy can result in permanent lifelong deficits and unfortunately continues to be relatively common despite advancements in obstetric care. The diagnosis can be made shortly after birth…
The Role of Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Problems
Acromioplasty is a well-described technique used throughout the wide spectrum of treatment options for shoulder impingement and rotator cuff pathology. Several randomized prospective studies have described clinical outcomes that are…
The Principles and Applications of Fresh Frozen Allografts to Bone and Joint Reconstruction
Fresh frozen allograft reconstruction has been used for a long time in massive bone loss in orthopedic surgery. Allografts have the advantage of being biologic reconstructions, which gives them durability….
Non-neoplastic Soft Tissue Masses That Mimic Sarcoma
Non-neoplastic soft tissue masses may mimic soft tissue sarcoma in a wide variety of clinical settings. Systematic and thorough review of patient history, physical examination, imaging, laboratory results, and biopsy…
Principles of Tibial Fracture Management with Circular External Fixation
There is a growing mass of literature to suggest that circular external fixation for high-energy tibial fractures has advantages over traditional internal fixation, with potential improved rates of union, decreased…
