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Giant Cell Tumor of Bone

Kevin A. Raskin J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2013 ; 21 Abstract Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone is one type of giant cell-rich lesion of bone. This benign mesenchymal tumor has characteristic multi…

Venous Thrombosis in Athletes

Gregory Grabowski J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2013 ; 21 Abstract Because deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur following orthopaedic procedures, knowledge of hereditary and acquired risk factors …

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in the Skeletally Immature Athlete: Diagnosis and Management

Jeremy S. Frank J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2013 ; 21 Abstract Intrasubstance anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children and adolescents were once considered rare occurrences, with ti…

Fracture-dislocations of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

John Elfar J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2013 ; 21 Abstract Fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint encompass a spectrum of injury severity, ranging from injuries that requir…

Workers’ Compensation and Outcomes of Upper Extremity Surgery

Konrad I. Gruson J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2013 ; 21 Abstract Clinical outcomes following upper extremity surgery among workers’ compensation patients have traditionally been found to be w…

Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Spine Surgery

John D. McCormick J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2013 ; 21 Abstract The ultimate goals of intervention for spinal pathology are to improve the patient’s quality of life, restore function, and re…

Posterior Malleolus Fracture

Todd A. Irwin, Abstract Posterior malleolus fractures are a common component of ankle fractures. The morphology is variable; these fractures range from small posterolateral avulsion injuries to larg…

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Differences Between Males and Females

Karen M. Sutton Abstract The rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is three times higher in female athletes than in male athletes. Intrinsic factors such as increased quadriceps angle and…

Mucopolysaccharide Disorders in Orthopaedic Surgery

Klane K. White, Abstract The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a family of disorders characterized by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans, which is caused by enzyme deficiencies in the lysosomal m…

Soft-tissue Management in Revision Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Joseph A. Abboud, Abstract Revision total shoulder arthroplasty can be technically challenging. Results are inferior to those of primary arthroplasty, particularly when the indications for revision …

Bone Graft and Bone Graft Substitutes in Spine Surgery: Current Concepts and Controversies

Gregory Grabowski, Abstract Iliac crest bone graft has long been the standard adjunct used in spine fusion surgery. This graft provides osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive elements that …

Adjacent Segment Disease Following Cervical Spine Surgery

Samuel K. Cho, Abstract Cervical spine surgery is broadly divided into fusion and nonfusion procedures. Anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common procedure, although adjacent segmen…

Heat- and Cold-induced Injuries in Athletes: Evaluation and Management

Benjamin Noonan J Am Acad Orthop Surg December 2012 ; 20 Abstract Both extreme heat and cold can be challenging for athletes during training and competition. One role of the team physician is to ed…

Perioperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery

Philip D. Nowicki, J Am Acad Orthop Surg December 2012 ; 20 Abstract Management of perioperative pain is critical in the pediatric patient undergoing orthopaedic surgery. A variety of modalities ca…

MRI Techniques: A Review and Update for the Orthopaedic Surgeon

Katherine G. Hartley J Am Acad Orthop Surg December 2012 ; 20 Abstract MRI plays a critical role in all orthopaedic practices. A basic working knowledge of the most commonly used pulse sequences in…

Dropped Head Syndrome: Etiology and Management

Alok D. Sharan Abstract Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is characterized by severe weakness of the cervical paraspinal muscles that results in the passively correctable chin-on-chest deformity. DHS is m…

Elder Abuse: An Update on Prevalence, Identification, and Reporting for the Orthopaedic Surgeon

Julie A. Switzer Abstract Elder abuse is an underestimated mechanism of musculoskeletal injury and is of significant concern in geriatric and rapidly aging populations of the United States. Abuse ca…

Radiographic Methods of Wear Analysis in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Luthfur Rahman Abstract Polyethylene wear is an important factor in failure of total hip arthroplasty (THA). With increasing numbers of THAs being performed worldwide, particularly in younger patie…

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