Obesity and Osteoarthritis: More Than Just Wear and Tear
Ryan C. Koonce J Am Acad Orthop Surg March 2013 vol. 21 no. 3 Abstract
A link has been established between obesity and osteoarthritis (OA), but the precise relationship has yet to be defined. OA ha…
Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
William Watters, III J Am Acad Orthop Surg March 2013 vol. 21 no. 3 Abstract
The Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures evidence-based clinical practic…
Acetabular Bone Loss in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Evaluation and Management
Neil P. Sheth J Am Acad Orthop Surg March 2013 vol. 21 no. 3 Abstract
As the number of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures performed continues to rise, the burden of revision THA proced…
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…
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 patients quality of life, restore function, and re…
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…
