Research
Unusual Presentation of Anterior Knee Pain in Elite Female Athletes: Report of Two Cases
Two elite female athletes presented with anterior knee pain with range of motion and reproducible tenderness to palpation. Diagnostic arthroscopy was performed in both cases resulting in excision of a nodular pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in the first patient and scar tissue in the second patient. Correct diagnosis of...
Using a Posterior Compartment Fasciotomy and Paratenon Closure in Acute Achilles Tendon Repair
Soft tissue management, dissection, and handling are of paramount importance during Achilles tendon repair. Although surgical repairs of Achilles tendons have predictably excellent outcomes, complications including wound infection and stiffness are not uncommon. The authors' surgical technique for Achilles tendon repair...
Total Elbow Arthroplasty in the United States: Evaluation of Cost, Patient Demographics, and Complication Rates
Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is utilized in the treatment of rheumatoid and post-traumatic elbow arthritis. TEA is a relatively low volume surgery in comparison to other types of arthroplasty and therefore little is known about current surgical utilization, patient demographics and complication rates in the United States.
Long-term Clinical Results after Iloprost Treatment for Bone Marrow Edema and Avascular Necrosis
The treatments of avascular osteonecrosis (AVN) include both conservative and surgical methods which are dependent on the stage and progression of the disease. The vasoactive- prostaglandin-analogue iloprost (PGI2) has been utilized in several areas of medicine and recently has been used for the treatment of AVN.
Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction with Bone Patellar Bone Graft using Anteromedial Technique
There are approximately 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries per year in the United States and more than half will undergo ACL reconstruction. Diagnosis is made by physical exam supplemented by radiographs and an MRI scan. Successful ACL reconstruction returns most athletes back to pre injury activity, however, outcome is dependent on appropriate preoperative evaluation, surgical timing, surgical technique, graft choice and an effective postoperative physical therapy program.
In-Patient Trends and Complications After Total Ankle Arthroplasty in the United States
The number of total ankle arthroplasties (TAAs) performed annually in the United States has increased. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in-patient demographics, complications, and readmission rates of patients after TAA at academic medical centers in the United States. The University Health Systems Consortium...
Evaluation of satisfaction and durability after hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty in a cohort of patients aged 50 years or younger: An analysis of discordance of patient satisfaction and implant survival
Background: Shoulder arthroplasty in individuals aged 50 years or younger reportedly leads to worse outcomes than in older patients. Current methods of determining survivorship may be inadequate and may not reflect actual patient definitions of satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and contrast the survival of...
Evaluation of Hip Internal and External Rotation Range of Motion as an Injury Risk Factor for Hip, Abdominal and Groin Injuries in Professional Baseball Players
Normal hip range of motion (ROM) is essential in running and transfer of energy from lower to upper extremities during overhead throwing. Dysfunctional hip ROM may alter lower extremity kinematics and predispose athletes to hip and groin injuries. The purpose of this study is characterize hip internal/external ROM (Arc) and its effect...
Clinically Relevant Elbow Anatomy and Surgical Approaches
The elbow is primarily a ginglymus or hinge joint but consists of three bony articulations including ulnohumeral, radiocapitellar and radioulnar motions. In elbow extension, contributions to valgus stability remain fairly constant that includes the bone architecture, anterior capsule, and medial ulnar collateral ligament.
Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture and Characteristics in Different Regions of the Glenoid
Success of shoulder surgery depends on implant fixation to the glenoid trabecular bone. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anatomic characteristics of the normal glenoid trabecular bone microarchitecture to help assist in implant design and provide data for finite element analyses. Eight cadavers without evidence of ...
