Controversies in the Management of Distal Radius Fractures
Kenneth Koval J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 vol. 22 no. 9
ntroversies span the entire spectrum of management of distal radius fracturesfracture assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of outc…
Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Failed SLAP Repair
Brian C. Werner J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 vol. 22 no. 9
In general, favorable outcomes have been achieved with arthroscopic repair of superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears. However, some …
Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Indications, Technique, and Results
Zachary D. Post
The direct anterior approach (DAA) to the hip was initially described in the 19th century and has been used sporadically for total hip arthroplasty (THA). In the past decade, enthusias…
Sophia E. Deben J Am Acad Orthop Surg August 2014 vol. 22 no. 8
The subtle cavovarus foot (SCF) is a mild malalignment caused by either primary hindfoot varus or a plantarflexed first ray, resulting …
The Use of Arthrography in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Philip D. Nowicki J Am Acad Orthop Surg August 2014 vol. 22 no. 8
Surgery near pediatric joints can be challenging because it is difficult to visualize vital articular structures. Assessment of under…
Management of Malunion of the Proximal Humerus: Current Concepts
Daphne Pinkas J Am Acad Orthop Surg August 2014 vol. 22 no. 8
Proximal humerus fractures remain one of the most common orthopaedic injuries, particularly in the elderly. Displaced fractures often req…
Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears: Classification, Pattern Recognition, and Treatment
Peter J. Millett J Am Acad Orthop Surg August 2014 vol. 22 no. 8
The posterosuperior rotator cuff, composed of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons, is the most common site for full-thickness …
Posterior Lumbar Fusion: Choice of Approach and Adjunct Techniques
Charla R. Fischer J Am Acad Orthop Surg August 2014 vol. 22 no. 8
The choice among the many options of approach and adjunct techniques in planning a posterior lumbar fusion can be problematic. Debate…
Periprosthetic Fractures Around Loose Femoral Components
Roshan P. Shah J Am Acad Orthop Surg August 2014 vol. 22 no. 8
The development of periprosthetic fractures around loose femoral components can be a devastating event for patients who have undergone t…
Unicameral Bone Cysts: General Characteristics and Management Controversies
Juan Pretell-Mazzini J Am Acad Orthop Surg. May 2014 vol. 22 no. 5 Abstract
Unicameral bone cysts are benign bone lesions that are often asymptomatic and commonly develop in the proximal humerus and…
Anterior Ankle Impingement: Diagnosis and Treatment
Paul G. Talusan J Am Acad Orthop Surg. May 2014 vol. 22 no. 5
Anterior ankle impingement is a common clinical condition characterized by chronic anterior ankle pain that is exacerbated on dorsiflexio…
Anterior Glenohumeral Instability: A Pathology-based Surgical Treatment Strategy
Philipp N. Streubel, J Am Acad Orthop Surg. May 2014 vol. 22 no. 5 Abstract
The glenohumeral joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint, and most cases involve an anterior dislocation. Youn…
Traumatic Atlanto-occipital Dislocation in Children
Nelson Astur J Am Acad Orthop Surg. May 2014 vol. 22 no. 5 Abstract
Although once considered an invariably fatal injury, improvements in diagnosis and management have made atlanto-occipital dislocat…
Jason J. Halvorson J Am Acad Orthop Surg. May 2014 vol. 22 no. 5 Abstract
Combined fractures of the acetabulum and pelvic ring are more common than previously believed, with an incidence as high as …
Extended Indications for Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy
Andrew R. Hsu, J Am Acad Orthop Surg January 2014 vol. 22 no. 1
Abstract Advances in foot and ankle arthroscopy have allowed surgeons to diagnose and treat a broadening array of disorders that were…
Steven A. Olson, J Am Acad Orthop Surg January 2014 vol. 22 no. 1
Abstract The development of arthritis after joint injury is commonly known as posttraumatic arthritis (PTA). The inciting traumati…
Rehabilitation Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Review of Current Literature
David Ross, J Am Acad Orthop Surg January 2014 vol. 22 no. 1
Abstract Physical rehabilitation following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has conventionally involved a 4- to 6-week period of immobil…
Joint-preserving Surgical Options for Management of Chondral Injuries of the Hip
Youssef F. l Bitar J Am Acad Orthop Surg January 2014 vol. 22 no. 1
Abstract Management of injuries to the articular cartilage is complex and challenging; it becomes especially problematic in weight…
