Patellar Instability
Shital N. Parikh, MD, FACS, Editor From an evolutionary standpoint, the patella appeared much later than the condyles, meniscus, and cruciate ligaments of the knee. Compared with lower animals, the…
Immobilization After Rotator Cuff Repair
Recurrent tears after rotator cuff repair are common. Postoperative rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair is a modifiable factor controlled by the surgeon that can affect re-tear rates. Some surgeons prefer…
Congenital Anomalies of the Hand—Principles of Management
Physicians who specialize in pediatric orthopedics and hand surgery frequently encounter congenital hand abnormalities, despite their relative rarity. The treating physician should be aware of the associated syndromes and malformations…
Application of Tranexamic Acid in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery
Tranexamic acid has gained recent interest in orthopedics and trauma surgery because of its demonstrated benefit in several clinical trials. It is inexpensive and effective at reducing blood loss and…
Management of Major Traumatic Upper Extremity Amputations
Traumatic upper extremity amputation is a life-altering event, and recovery of function depends on proper surgical management and postoperative rehabilitation. Many injuries require revision amputation and postoperative prosthesis fitting. Care…
Classification of Lateral Patellar Instability in Children and Adolescents
There is significant heterogeneity in the literature related to the causes and treatment of patellar instability. To address the multifactorial issue of patellar instability, the first task is to classify…
Management of the Morel-Lavallée Lesion
Morel-Lavallée lesions are closed degloving injuries sustained during violent soft tissue shear that separate the subdermal fat from its strong underlying fascia. Lesions most often occur in the peritrochanteric region,…
Management of Adult Elbow Fracture Dislocations
Elbow fracture dislocations are complicated injuries that are difficult to manage and fraught with complications. A complete series of radiographs is typically complemented with CT scan to evaluate the elbow…
Management of Distal Femur Fractures in Adults
Surgical treatment of periarticular and intra-articular fractures of the distal femur pose a significant challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. The primary goal of surgical treatment remains: restoration of the articular…
Interlocked Intramedullary Nail Without Fluoroscopy
Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) was founded 15 years ago to create equality of fracture care throughout the world. This is done by education and supply of the appropriate implants and…
