Kevin M. Neal, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg June 2015 ; 23
Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation is a rare condition in which patients present with the acute onset of torticollis. Atlantoaxial rotatory sublu…
Replantation of the Upper Extremity: Current Concepts
Valerie M. Wolfe, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg June 2015 ; 23
Replantation is the process of reattaching amputated parts. Relative indications for replantation in the upper extremity include amputation …
Open Surgical Release for Contractures of the Elbow
Philipp N. Streubel J Am Acad Orthop Surg June 2015 ; 23
Compared with arthroscopic release, open release is more commonly used for the treatment of stiff elbow. Flexion is recovered by releasing pos…
Nirav H. Amin, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg June 2015 ; 23
Medial epicondylitis, often referred to as golfers elbow, is a common pathology. Flexor-pronator tendon degeneration occurs with repetitive …
External Beam Radiation Therapy for Orthopaedic Pathology
Christopher E. Gross, MD, J Am Acad Orthop Surg April 2015
External beam radiation therapy is essential in the management of a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, both benign and malignant,…
Steven Anthony J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia is a genotypically and phenotypically heterogeneous disorder affecting the epiphysis of long bones. Inher…
Tennis Injuries: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Joshua S. Dines J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3
Tennis places high loads on the joints of players, with supraphysiologic forces being generated at the shoulder and elbow hundreds of …
Evaluating the Progression of Osteolysis After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Jason G. Dalling J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3
Osteolysis around the knee following total knee arthroplasty continues to be a leading cause for revision total knee arthroplasty. Ri…
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Charles M. Jobin J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3
The use of reverse shoulder arthroplasty is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of complex three- and four-part proximal …
The Impact of the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Research on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Orthopaedic Practice
T. Sean Lynch J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3
With an estimated 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions performed annually in the United States, there is an emphasis on de…
Identification of Common Gait Disruption Patterns in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Jon R. Davids J Am Acad Orthop Surg. December 2014; 22 (12)
Abstract Identification and classification of common gait deviation patterns in children with cerebral palsy facilitates communication b…
Three-dimensional Intraoperative Imaging Modalities in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Narrative Review
Sheeraz Qureshi J Am Acad Orthop Surg. December 2014; 22 (12)
Abstract Intraoperative imaging and navigation systems have revolutionized orthopaedic surgery for the spine, joints, and orthopaedic …
Christopher J. Dy J Am Acad Orthop Surg. December 2014; 22 (12)
Abstract Flexor tendon repair in zone II is particularly challenging because tendon gliding must be restored within a tight fibro-os…
Antibiotic Stewardship in Orthopaedic Surgery: Principles and Practice
Kirk A. Campbell J Am Acad Orthop Surg. December 2014; 22 (12)
Abstract A thorough knowledge of the principles of antibiotic stewardship is a crucial part of high-quality orthopaedic surgical care. …
Thomas Youm J Am Acad Orthop Surg. December 2014; 22 (12) Abstract
The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, it relies on soft-tissue restraints, includi…
Elbow Arthroscopy: Indications, Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications
Julie E. Adams, MD, J Am Acad Orthop Surg. December 2014; 22 (12) Abstract
Elbow arthroscopy is a tool useful for the treatment of a variety of pathologies about the elbow. The major indications fo…
Malignant Transformation in Chronic Osteomyelitis: Recognition and Principles of Management
Michalis Panteli J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 vol. 22 no. 9
Malignant transformation as a result of chronic osteomyelitis represents a relatively rare and late complication with a declining incidence …
Bryan G. Vopat J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 vol. 22 no. 9
Decades of research support the fact that much age-related deterioration is the result of the effects of sedentary lifestyles and the developm…