The Treatment of Periprosthetic Femur Fractures After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Periprosthetic femur fractures after total knee arthroplasty are a rising concern; however, when properly diagnosed, they can be managed nonoperatively or operatively in the form of locking plate fixation, intramedullary…
Robotic Total Hip Arthroplasty
Modern total hip replacement is typically effective and durable, but early failures do occur. Component position influences functional outcome, durability, and risk of complications. Surgical robotics provides the detail-oriented surgeon…
Surgical Management of the Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patient with Multiple Joint Involvement
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is recognized as a heterogenous group of disorders in which the common factor is persistent arthritis in at least 1 joint occurring before the age of…
Adult Reconstruction
Giles R. Scuderi, MD, Editor In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, we focus on two interesting topics. In the first article, on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), Figgie…
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
High valgus and extension loads imparted to the athlete’s elbow during repetitive overhead throwing can lead to acute and chronic pathology. Over time, normal soft tissue and bony stabilizing structures…
Thrower’s Fracture of the Humerus
Thrower’s fractures are spiral fractures of the humerus caused by forceful throwing of a ball. Although these fractures have been cited in the literature, little research exists regarding the significance…
Upper Extremity Considerations for Oncologic Surgery
It was estimated that more than 3000 people would be diagnosed with a primary bone or joint malignancy and more than 11,000 people would be diagnosed with a soft tissue…
Management of Bone Loss in Glenohumeral Instability
This review discusses the evaluation and management of bone loss in glenohumeral instability. The glenohumeral joint may experience a dislocation or subluxation associated with traumatic injury or through repetitive atraumatic…
Propionibacterium acnesInfections in Shoulder Surgery
Perioperative shoulder infections involving Propionibacterium acnes can be difficult to identify in a patient who presents with little more than pain and stiffness in the postoperative period. Although indolent in…
