Objective Structured Clinical Examinations: A Guide to Development and Implementation in Orthopaedic Residency
Donna Phillips, Abstract
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) have been used extensively in medical schools and residency programs to evaluate various skills, including the six core c…
Femoral Bone Loss in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Evaluation and Management
Neil P. Sheth J Am Acad Orthop Surg October 2013 vol. 21 no. 10 Abstract
Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most effective procedures for managing end-stage hip arthritis. The burden…
Patient-specific Instruments for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Paul F. Lachiewicz J Am Acad Orthop Surg September 2013 vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
The use of patient-specific instruments for total knee arthroplasty shifts computer navigation for bone landmark regis…
Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Evidence-Based Guideline, 2nd Edition
David S. Jevsevar J Am Acad Orthop Surg September 2013 vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Evidence-Based Guideline, 2nd Edition, is based on a systematic review of the …
Management of Nonunion Following Surgical Management of Scaphoid Fractures: Current Concepts
Edward S. Moon J Am Acad Orthop Surg September 2013 vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
Management of scaphoid nonunion after failed surgery for acute scaphoid fracture presents a unique treatment challenge. P…
Edwin R. Cadet J Am Acad Orthop SurgSeptember 2013vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
The rate of nonunion is estimated to be 1.1% to 10% following closed treatment of proximal humerus fracture and 5.5% followi…
Management of Shoulder Instability in the Skeletally Immature Patient
Xinning Li J Am Acad Orthop SurgSeptember 2013vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
Several studies have focused on management of shoulder instability in the adolescent and young adult population. However, a pauc…
Choosing Fusion Levels in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Per David Trobisch J Am Acad Orthop SurgSeptember 2013vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
Correct identification of fusion levels in surgical planning for the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a …
Comprehensive Approach to the Evaluation of Groin Pain
Juan C. Suarez J Am Acad Orthop SurgSeptember 2013vol. 21 no. 9 Abstract
Groin pain is often related to hip pathology. As a result, groin pain is a clinical complaint encountered by orthopaedic sur…
Brian E. Walczak J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Vol 21 Nº 8 August 2013
Sarcomas are a rare, heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of the bone or soft tissue. Although historically intended for the p…
Jayson Murray J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Vol 21 Nº 8 August 2013
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has developed Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for treating distal radius fractures (DRF). Evid…
Epinephrine in Local Anesthesia in Finger and Hand Surgery: The Case for Wide-awake Anesthesia
Donald Lalonde J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Vol 21 Nº 8 August 2013
Traditionally, surgeons were taught that local anesthesia containing epinephrine should not be injected into fingers. This idea has since…
Tendon Transfers for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Reza Omid J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Vol 21 Nº 8 August 2013
Tendon transfer is one treatment option for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Although surgical indications are not clearl…
Pelvic Fractures: Part 2. Contemporary Indications and Techniques for Definitive Surgical Management
Joshua R. Langford, J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Vol 21 Nº 8 August 2013
Once the patient with pelvic fracture is resuscitated and stabilized, definitive surgical management and anatomic restoration of th…
Pelvic Fractures: Part 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Resuscitation
Joshua R. Langford, J Am Acad Orthop Surg. Vol 21 Nº 8 August 2013
Pelvic fractures range in severity from low-energy, generally benign lateral compression injuries to life-threatening, unstable fra…
Mark C. Drakos, MD, Abstract
Synthetic playing surfaces have evolved considerably since their introduction in the 1960s. Today, third-generation turf is routinely installed in professional, collegia…
Sean A. Matuszak, MD, Abstract
The adult paralytic foot is a common clinical entity. It has numerous neurologic, systemic, and traumatic causes that result in muscle imbalance and foot deformity. A …
