Tissue Engineering Solutions for Tendon Repair
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 3, March 2011 MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, Namory Bagayoko, MD, Roshan James, MS, Trevor Starnes, MD, PhD, Adam Katz, MD and A. Bobby Chhabra, MD Tendon injuries range from acute traumatic ruptures and lacerations to chronic overuse injuries, such as tendinosis. Even with improved nonsurgical, surgical, and […]
The Use of Highly Cross-linked Polyethylene in Total Knee Arthroplasty
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 3, March 2011 Paul F. Lachiewicz, MD and Mark R. Geyer, MD Polyethylene wear, with resultant particle-induced osteolysis, is a cause of late failure of total knee arthroplasty. The causes of both wear and osteolysis are multifactorial; still, improvements in the polyethylene liner have been investigated. Available […]
Management of Calcaneal Malunion
Rahul Banerjee, MD, Charles Saltzman, MD, Robert B. Anderson, MD and Florian Nickisch, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 1, January 2011, The potential for disabling malunion following calcaneal fracture is high, regardless whether a patient is treated nonsurgically or surgically. Fracture displacement typically results in loss of hindfoot height, varus heel […]
Metastatic Disease in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: Evaluation and Management
Peter S. Rose, MD and Jacob M. Buchowski, MD, MS J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 1, January 2011, Spinal metastases are found in most patients who die of cancer. The number of patients with symptomatic spinal metastases likely will increase as therapy for the primary disease improves and as cardiovascular mortality decreases. […]
Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Upper Extremity
NULL Mark L. Prasarn, MD and Elizabeth A. Ouellette, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 1, January 2011, Acute compartment syndrome occurs when pressure within a fibro-osseous space increases to a level that results in a decreased perfusion gradient across tissue capillary beds. Compartment syndromes of the hand, forearm, and upper arm […]
The Role of Trochlear Dysplasia in Patellofemoral Instability
NULL Matthew Bollier, MD and John P. Fulkerson, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 1, January 2011, Trochlear dysplasia is characterized by abnormal trochlear morphology and a shallow groove. It is associated with recurrent patellar dislocation, but it is unclear whether the dysplasia is congenital, the result of lateral tracking and chronic […]
Femoral Malrotation Following Intramedullary Nail Fixation
NULL Joshua D. Lindsey, MD and James C. Krieg, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 1, January 2011, Intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fracture can result in inadvertent malalignment. Malrotation is the most common cause of deformity, but it is underrecognized, in part because of the difficulty in accurately assessing rotation as […]
Management of Traumatic Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries
NULL Gordon I. Groh, MD and Michael A. Wirth, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 19, No 1, January 2011, Traumatic sternoclavicular joint injuries account for
Revision Spine Surgery to Manage Pediatric Deformity
Han Jo Kim, MD, Matthew E. Cunningham, MD, PhD and Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 12, December 2010 Revision deformity surgery in the growing child is a complex clinical problem. Excellent outcomes can be obtained with meticulous patient evaluation followed by well-planned and well-executed treatment. A multidisciplinary team is […]
Treatment of Lisfranc Joint Injury: Current Concepts
Troy S. Watson, MD, Paul S. Shurnas, MD and Jacques Denker J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 12, December 2010 Injuries to the tarsometatarsal joint complex, also known as the Lisfranc joint, are relatively uncommon. However, the importance of an accurate diagnosis cannot be overstated. These injuries, especially when missed, may result in […]