Biologics
Original Research
Healing and Graft-Site Morbidity Rates for Midshaft Clavicle Nonunions Treated With Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Augmented With Iliac Crest Aspiration
We conducted a study of the healing and graft-site morbidity rates for midshaft clavicle nonunions treated with open reduction and internal...
Case Reports
Histologic Presentation of Achilles Allograft 11 Years After Its Use in Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Use of allografts for cruciate ligament reconstruction in the knee is increasing in...
Case Reports
Spontaneous Tibialis Anterior Tendon Rupture: Delayed Repair With Free-Sliding Tibialis Anterior Tendon Graft
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Rupture of the tibialis anterior (TA) tendon is rare.1,2 A spontaneous rupture is even...
Case Reports
Eight-Centimeter Segmental Ulnar Defect Treated With Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Management of segmental bone defects resulting from trauma can present the surgeon with an...
Article
Reconstruction of a Chronic Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture 4 Years After Initial Injury
Rupture of the distal biceps insertion can produce, on average, a 40% loss of supination strength, a 47% loss of supination endurance, and a 21%...
Clinical Review
Reconstruction of the Failed Acetabular Component Using Cemented Shells and Impaction Grafting in Revision Hip Arthroplasty
Cemented revision techniques have been used with variable success in the reconstruction of the failed acetabular component.
Tips
Tissue-Engineered Meniscal Constructs
The medial and lateral menisci play important roles in knee biomechanics, kinematics, and stability. Unfortunately, these structures are prone to...
Original Research
Characterization of Graft Subsidence in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With Rigid Anterior Plate Fixation
This study addressed radiographically the evaluation, presence, location, and degree of subsidence with secondary focus on the various clinical...
Clinical Review
Advances in Technology and Surgical Technique in Spine Surgery
This comprehensive review article encompasses a broad variety of topics within the spinal literature and includes an update on the latest...
Original Research
Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
The study reported here examined patient safety and satisfaction in 56 patients with cervical radiculopathy secondary to foraminal stenosis or a...
Original Research
Osseous Healing With a Composite of Allograft and Demineralized Bone Matrix: Adverse Effects of Smoking
We report on our use of a composite graft of lyophilized cancellous allogenic chips and demineralized bone matrix (DBM; Grafton®; Osteotech,...