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 […]
Secondary Chondrosarcoma
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 10, October 2010 Patrick P. Lin, MD, Charbel D. Moussallem, MD and Michael T. Deavers, MD Secondary chondrosarcoma is a distinctive type of tumor that originates from a preexisting cartilaginous lesion. Most commonly, it is associated with solitary or multiple osteochondromas. A fraction of cases arises from […]
Pressure Ulcers in Orthopaedics
NULL J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 9, September 2010 D. «Trey» Remaley, DO and Todd Jaeblon, DO Pressure ulcers can be a devastating complication in the care of orthopaedic patients. Their presence leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and cost of care. Therapy and rehabilitation cannot progress on a normal postoperative course in […]
Perioperative Management of Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery
NULL Ali A. Rizvi, MD, Shawn A. Chillag, MD and Kim J. Chillag, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2010 18:. Persons with diabetes undergo more surgical procedures, have a higher perioperative risk of complications, and have longer hospital stays than do persons who do not have diabetes. Persons with diabetes are frequently overweight, have […]
Orthopaedic Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
NULL David S. Feldman, MD, Charles Jordan, MD and Lauren Fonseca, BA Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is an autosomal dominant disease that affects 1 in 3,000 persons worldwide. Café-au-lait macules and peripheral nerve sheath tumors (ie, neurofibromas) are the most commonly recognized manifestations of NF-1. However, NF-1 affects multiple organ systems, and a multidisciplinary approach […]
Osteofibrous Dysplasia and Adamantinoma
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 6, June 2010 Mathew J. Most, MD, Franklin H. Sim, MD and Carrie Y. Inwards, MD Osteofibrous dysplasia (OFD) is a rare, benign, fibro-osseous lesion that typically is seen within the cortex of the tibia in children. Adamantinoma (AD) is a rare, low-grade malignant primary bone tumor […]
Perioperative Management of the Patient With Cardiac Disease
NULL J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 5 Robert C. Decker, MD, Jennifer R. Foley, MD and Thomas J. Moore, MD Dr. Moore or an immediate family member is a member of a speakers bureau or has made paid presentations on behalf of Osteotech and Synthes, serves as an unpaid consultant to Osteotech, […]
Reporting and Notification of Adverse Events in Orthopaedics
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 18, No 4, April 2010 William M. Mihalko, MD, PhD, A. Seth Greenwald, D Phil (Oxon), Jack Lemons, PhD and John Kirkpatrick, MD, MS Surgeons should know how to alert the US FDA when an adverse event occurs with a device that has been approved by the FDA. Documentation […]
Evaluation of the Adult Patient (Aged >40 Years) With a Destructive Bone Lesion
Kristy L. Weber, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2010 18 More than one half of cancer patients are likely to develop bone metastasis; thus, most orthopaedic surgeons will be presented with an adult patient with a destructive bone lesion. Proper management requires comprehensive patient evaluation, including history, physical examination, laboratory studies, and radiographic staging. […]