Cirugía Artroscópica

T. Sean Lynch J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3 With an estimated 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions performed annually in the United States, there is an emphasis on determining patient-specific information to help educate patients on expected clinically relevant outcomes. The Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network …

Charles M. Jobin J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3 The use of reverse shoulder arthroplasty is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of complex three- and four-part proximal humerus fractures in the elderly compared with the often unpredictable and poor outcomes provided by open reduction …

Jason G. Dalling J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2015. vol. 23 no. 3 Osteolysis around the knee following total knee arthroplasty continues to be a leading cause for revision total knee arthroplasty. Risk factors for periprosthetic knee osteolysis are associated with excessive polyethylene wear and include, but may not …

Jayson Murray J Am Acad Orthop Surg December 2013 vol. 21 no. 12 Abstract The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has developed Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) on Optimizing the Management of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears (RC). Evidence-based information, in conjunction with clinical expertise of physicians, was used to develop the …

Peter C. Yeh J Am Acad Orthop Surg February 2012 ; 20 Abstract Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) is a rare complication in which the articular cartilage of the shoulder undergoes rapid, degenerative changes shortly after arthroscopic surgery. Patients with PAGCL are often young (eg, aged 10 to 40 years) and …

J Am Acad Orthop Surg November 2011 Michael R. Chen, Abstract Intra-articular inflammation or fibrosis may lead to decreased soft-tissue and capsular compliance, which may result in pain or loss of motion within the knee. Etiology of intra-articular fibrosis may include isolated anterior interval scarring and posterior capsular contracture, as …

NULL Jay D. Keener, MD and Leesa M. Galatz, MD Elbow stiffness is a challenge to manage effectively. Elbow contractures commonly result from both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, causing limited motion. Recent technical advances in elbow arthroscopy have led to the development of minimally invasive procedures for the management of …

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 …

NULL J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 2, February 2010 Joshua S. Dines, MD, Asheesh Bedi, MD, Neal S. ElAttrache, MD and David M. Dines, MD Double-row rotator cuff repair techniques incorporate a medial and lateral row of suture anchors in the repair configuration. Biomechanical studies of double-row …

Rapley JH, Beavis RC, Barber FA; Arthroscopy 25 (12), 1367-73 (Dec 2009) PURPOSE: To determine the incidence of glenohumeral chondrolysis associated with the use of a continuous-infusion device in shoulder arthroscopy. METHODS: A consecutive series of patients undergoing arthroscopic glenohumeral surgery with a postoperative continuous-infusion pump inserted into either the …