Orthopedics
Case Reports
C8 Myotome Herpes Zoster Paresis
Herpes zoster (HZ) infection is a reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus that causes pain and a rash in a dermatomal distribution.
Article
Terrible Triad of the Shoulder in a Competitive Athlete
The terrible triad injury to a shoulder consists of shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff tear, and brachial plexus palsy. We present a case of a...
Original Research
Clinical Results of Using the Proximal Humeral Internal Locking System Plate for Internal Fixation of Displaced Proximal Humeral Fractures
Proximal humerus fractures are accounting for 4-5% of all fractures with increasing incidence. Proximal Humeral Internal Locking System (PHILOS)...
Case Reports
Paecilomyces lilacinus Septic Olecranon Bursitis in an Immunocompetent Host
Paecilomyces lilacinus is a filamentous fungus that is a rare cause of infection in immunocompromised human hosts. We present a case of P...
Original Research
Bacterial Contamination of Surgical Scrubs
To our knowledge, no study has examined the bacterial profile of residents’ scrubs.
Commentary
Cost-Effective Solutions to Prevent Orthopedic Infections
Commentary
The "Holy Grail," Where Do We Go From Here?
Commentary
Variations of the "Grand Piano" Sign in Total Knee Arthroplasty
I have read with interest the recently published paper by Moyad and colleagues.1 I should note, however, that the “grand piano sign” was first...
Original Research
Efficacy of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein Level in Determining Periprosthetic Hip Infections
The diagnosis of periprosthetic hip infections is often challenging.
Case Reports
Chlorhexidine Burns After Shoulder Arthroscopy
Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant commonly used for surgical site preparation and cleansing.