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…
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…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2012 ; 20 Nikhil A. Thakur Abstract
Benign tumors in the spine include osteoid osteoma, osteoblastoma, aneurysmal bone cyst, osteochondroma, neurofibroma, giant cell t…
Foot and Ankle Infections: Diagnosis and Management
J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2012 ; 20 Oke A. Anakwenze Abstract
Infections of the foot are a common source of morbidity, disability, and potential limb loss. A large proportion of lower extremit…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2012 ; 20 Jennifer Moriatis Wolf Abstract
Since its introduction more than three decades ago, wrist arthroscopy has continually evolved. The procedure has a wide list …
Posttraumatic Elbow Arthritis in the Young Adult: Evaluation and Management
J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2012 ; 20 Benjamin W. Sears Abstract
Degenerative joint disease following trauma to the elbow is difficult to manage in any patient. However, this condition becomes s…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2012 ; 20 Michael Derrick Selby Abstract
Since surgical fusion of the spine was first described in 1911, multiple methods have been used to assess it. Although open s…
Management of Extra-articular Fractures of the Distal Tibia: Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation
J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2012 ; 20 Chris Casstevens Abstract
Intramedullary nailing and plate fixation represent two viable approaches to internal fixation of extra-articular fractures of the …
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. October 2012;20(10) Han Jo Kim Abstract
In the pediatric population, malignant osseous tumors of the spine include osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, lymphoma, and metastatic neurob…
Graft Tensioning During Knee Ligament Reconstruction: Principles and Practice
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. October 2012;20(10) Seth L. Sherman Abstract
Failure to correctly tension grafts may overconstrain or underconstrain the knee, potentially predisposing the patient to deterior…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. October 2012;20(10) Sumit Ku
Abstract Rotationplasty is a reconstructive, limb-sparing option for management of lower extremity bone deficiency. This technique involves an int…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. September 2012 ; 20 (9) Ying Li, MD and Daniel J. Hedequist, MD
Abstract Currently, surgical management of pediatric femur fracture consists of intramedullary nailing with fle…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. October 2012;20(10) Anand M. Murthi
Abstract Approximately 20% of all shoulder dislocations occur in patients aged >60 years. Older patients who sustain a primary shoulder…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. September 2012 ; 20 (9) Ying Li, MD and Daniel J. Hedequist, MD Abstract
Currently, surgical management of pediatric femur fracture consists of intramedullary nailing with fle…
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. September 2012 ; 20 (9) Scott W. Wolfe, MD, Marc Garcia-Elias, MD and Alison Kitay, MD Abstract
Carpal instability nondissociative (CIND) represents a spectrum of conditions c…
Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Spine Surgery: Current and Future Uses
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. September 2012 ; 20 (9) Jesse Even, MD, Mark Eskander, MD and James Kang, MD Abstract
The clinical use of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) in spinal fusion surgery has recentl…
