Orthopedics
Original Research
Surgical Anatomy of Latissimus Dorsi Muscle in Transfers About the Shoulder
Transfer of the latissimus dorsi to the greater tuberosity has been used successfully in the treatment of massive rotator-cuff deficiency.
Original Research
Use of Tibialis Anterior Tendon as Distal Landmark for Extramedullary Tibial Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Anatomical Study
Commentary
Orthopedic Surgery and Integrative Medicine—Strange Bedfellows
Tips
Vertical Humeral Osteotomy for Revision of Well-Fixed Humeral Components: Case Report and Operative Technique
The increase in the number of shoulder arthroplasties has also created a paradoxical increase in the number of revision procedures. These revision...
Clinical Review
Fat Embolism and Respiratory Distress Associated With Cemented Femoral Arthroplasty
Embolization of fat and marrow contents results from increased intramedullary pressure generated during insertion of an intramedullary implant...
Clinical Review
The Effects of Obesity Surgery on Bone Metabolism: What Orthopedic Surgeons Need to Know
Morbid obesity affects approximately 9 million Americans. Obesity is associated with a reduced risk of osteoporosis, whereas weight loss decreases...
Original Research
Pathologic Femoral Neck Fractures in Children
Pathologic fractures in children occur in a variety of malignant and benign pathologic processes. Pediatric pathologic femoral neck fractures are...
Case Reports
Bilateral Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures After Myoclonic Seizure Treated With Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasties
Abstract not available.
Article
One-Bone Forearm Reconstruction Procedure as Salvage Operation After Severe Upper Extremity Trauma: A Case Report
An industrial worker in his early 20s sustained a severe injury to the right dominant upper extremity: fracture, inversion, and complete...
Tips
Arthroscopic Aspiration and Labral Repair for Treatment of Spinoglenoid Notch Cysts
Spinoglenoid notch cysts are a relatively uncommon cause of shoulder pain and weakness, are often associated with labral tears, and commonly...
Article
New Products/Product News
Expanded Indications for Surgery System PEAK Surgical, Inc., a medical device company that has developed a new tissue-dissection system based on...