Perioperative Management of Chronic Anticoagulation in Orthopaedic Surgery
NULL Nikhil A. Thakur, MD, John K. Czerwein, MD, James N. Butera, MD and Mark A. Palumbo, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 12, December 2010 The orthopaedic patient on chronic anticoagulation therapy is at risk of thromboembolism and hemorrhage in the perioperative period. To establish the most effective anticoagulation regimen, patients […]
Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee
NULL Craig Della Valle, MD, Javad Parvizi, MD, Thomas W. Bauer, MD, PhD, Paul E. DiCesare, MD, Richard Parker Evans, MD, John Segreti, MD, Mark Spangehl, MD, William C. Watters, III, MD, Michael Keith, MD, Charles M. Turkelson, PhD, Janet L. Wies, MPH, Patrick Sluka, MPH and Kristin Hitchcock, MIS J Am Acad Orthop Surg, […]
Subscapularis Management in Open Shoulder Surgery
NULL Michael J. DeFranco, MD, Laurence D. Higgins, MD and Jon J. P. Warner, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 12, December 2010 Management of the subscapularis in open shoulder surgery is a controversial topic. Subscapularis tenotomy has been the traditional approach, but other techniques have recently been developed to preserve the […]
Long Head of the Biceps Tendinopathy: Diagnosis and Management
Shane J. Nho, MD, MS, Eric J. Strauss, MD, Brett A. Lenart, MD, CDR Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MC, USN, Augustus D. Mazzocca, MD, MS, Nikhil N. Verma, MD and Anthony A. Romeo, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 11, November 2010 Abstract: Tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps brachii […]
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Harry K. W. Kim, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 11, November 2010 Abstract: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is an idiopathic hip disorder that produces ischemic necrosis of the growing femoral head. Permanent femoral head deformity is the most significant sequela. Experimental studies indicate that the pathologic repair process, which is marked by an […]
Total Knee Arthroplasty and Parkinson Disease: Enhancing Outcomes and Avoiding Complications
William Macaulay, MD, Jeffrey A. Geller, MD, Anthony R. Brown, MD, Lucien J. Cote, MD and Howard A. Kiernan, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 11, November 2010 Abstract: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is typically an extremely successful method of restoring pain-free function and providing good long-term outcomes for patients with end-stage […]
Traction Tablerelated Complications in Orthopaedic Surgery
Michael A. Flierl, MD, Philip F. Stahel, MD, David J. Hak, MD, Steven J. Morgan, MD and Wade R. Smith, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 11, November 2010 Abstract: Traction tables are used in numerous procedures about the hip and femur, including fracture fixation, hip arthroscopy, and less invasive arthroplasty. The […]
Tunnel Widening in Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Travis G. Maak, MD, James E. Voos, MD, Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD and Russell F. Warren, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 11, November 2010 Abstract: Widening of the tibial and femoral tunnels can present a substantial obstacle during revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction because of the associated bone loss and poor […]
Spinal Orthoses
Steven S. Agabegi, MD, Ferhan A. Asghar, MD and Harry N. Herkowitz, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 11, November 2010 Abstract: External orthoses are used in the management of a variety of spinal disorders. Many types of brace are available to support the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine as well as […]
Pedicle Screwbased Posterior Dynamic Stabilization in the Lumbar Spine
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 10, October 2010 Michael J. Lee, MD, Joshua D. Lindsey, MD and Richard J. Bransford, MD Traditionally, management of spinal pathology has centered on decompression, correction of deformity, and stabilization. Deformity correction and stabilization have been accomplished largely by spinal fusion at the pathologic levels. In addition […]