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…
Marie-Lyne Nault J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 vol. 22 no. 9
Os trigonum syndrome is the result of an overuse injury of the posterior ankle caused by repetitive plantar flexion stress. It is predominan…
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…
