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The Thrower’s Shoulder

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The Thrower’s Shoulder Jonathan D. Gelber, MD, MS; Lonnie Soloff, DPT, PT, ATC; Mark S. Schickendantz, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018;26(6):204-213. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Overhead athletes subject their shoulders to extreme repetitive torque, compression, distraction, and translation stresses, resulting in …

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Current Management of Distal Biceps Tears

Current Management of Distal Biceps Tears Michael Howard, MD.  Curr Orthop Pract. 2018;29(2):135-139.   Abstract and Introduction Abstract Although not reported to be common, rupture of the distal biceps tendon is an injury that results in a loss of supination and flexion strength. The injury is most commonly caused by eccentric …

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Septic Arthritis of the Wrist

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Septic Arthritis of the Wrist John D. Jennings, MD; Asif M. Ilyas, MD. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018;26(4):109-115.    Abstract and Introduction Abstract Septic arthritis of the wrist is an uncommon condition, but one that can result in substantial morbidity. Timely identification …

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The distance of the gluteal nerve in relation to anatomical landmarks: an anatomic study

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery March 2018, Volume 138, Issue 3, pp 419–425|  The distance of the gluteal nerve in relation to anatomical landmarks: an anatomic study Cite this article as: Putzer, D., Haselbacher, M., Hörmann, R. et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2018) 138: 419. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-017-2847-z Abstract Introduction Gluteal insufficiency is of …

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Safety in the operating room during orthopedic trauma surgery—incidence of adverse events related to technical equipment and logistics

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery April 2018, Volume 138, Issue 4, pp 459–462|  Safety in the operating room during orthopedic trauma surgery—incidence of adverse events related to technical equipment and logistics Cite this article as: van Delft, E.A.K., Schepers, T., Bonjer, H.J. et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2018) 138: 459. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-017-2862-0   …

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Adult Paget’s Disease of Bone: A Review

Rheumatology Adult Paget’s Disease of Bone: A Review Stephen Paul Tuck; Robert Layfield; Julie Walker; Babitha Mekkayil; Roger Francis Rheumatology. 2017;56(12):2050-2059.  Abstract and Introduction Abstract Adult PD of bone is the second commonest metabolic bone condition after osteoporosis. The condition is characterized by increased bone cell activity, with bone-resorbing osteoclasts often …

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Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Surgeons and Interventionalists

December 27, 2017 Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Surgeons and InterventionalistsA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Sherise Epstein, MPH1,2; Emily H. Sparer, ScD1; Bao N. Tran, MD2; et al Qing Z. Ruan, MD2; Jack T. Dennerlein, PhD3; Dhruv Singhal, MD2; Bernard T. Lee, MD, MPH, MBA2 Author Affiliations Article Information 1Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts 2Division of Plastic Surgery and …

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