Oncology

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Oncology

Felasfa M. Wodajo, MD, Editor In the oncology section of this issue of Orthopedic Clinics of North America , we directly address the needs of nononcologic orthopedic surgeons in the…

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb

Injuries to the thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) are common. Failure to address the ensuing laxity of the metacarpophalangeal joint can lead to compromised grip and pinch, pain, and ultimately…

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The Management of Acute and Chronic Elbow Instability

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on The Management of Acute and Chronic Elbow Instability

Elbow dislocations are common injuries in both the adult and pediatric populations. These injuries include simple dislocation with no associated fracture and more complex injuries with bony and ligamentous involvement….

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Distal Radius Fractures

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Distal Radius Fractures

Musculoskeletal injuries are the second most common cause of presentation to emergency departments. Distal radius fractures are an especially common injury pattern that often require evaluation and fracture management in…

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Upper Extremity

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Upper Extremity

Asif M. Ilyas, MD, Editor In this issue of the Orthopedic Clinics of North America , we present several interesting articles in the Upper Extremity section reviewing a broad range…

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Distal Radius-Ulna Fractures in Children

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Distal Radius-Ulna Fractures in Children

Fractures involving the distal radius and ulna are commonly seen in children and adolescents. Management of these injuries in pediatric patients should include assessment of the neurovascular status of the…

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Pediatric Orthopedics

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Pediatric Orthopedics

Shital N. Parikh, MD, Editor Fractures of the distal radius and ulna are one of the most common fractures in children. These fractures must be differentiated from their adult counterparts…

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