Orthopedics
Education Center
Innovations in the Treatment of Hand and Elbow Arthritis. Trapezium-Sparing Options for Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis
Thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis is a common condition, particularly in middle-aged women. There are many treatment options, ranging from...
Education Center
Innovations in the Treatment of Hand and Elbow Arthritis. Total Wrist Arthroplasty
In the article, I review the history of total wrist arthroplasty designs; give an overview of and design rationale for the ReMotion (Small Bone...
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Innovations in the Treatment of Hand and Elbow Arthritis. Indications for Ulnar Head Replacement
Implanting an endoprosthesis is a clinically proven means of reestablishing mechanical contact between the distal radius and ulna, thus providing...
Education Center
Innovations in the Treatment of Hand and Elbow Arthritis. Radial Head Fractures and the Role of Radial Head Prosthetic Replacement: Current Update
Radial head fractures are often secondary to a direct axial force, such as that involved in motor vehicle accidents and falls on an outstretched...
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Innovations in the Treatment of Hand and Elbow Arthritis. The Emerging Role for Uni-Elbow Arthroplasty
Uni-Elbow arthroplasty is an innovative alternative to radial head resection or implant removal in addressing painful radiocapitellar joint...
Commentary
Two Rare Spinal Conditions in Children
Case Reports
L2 Chordoma in an 11-Year-Old Girl
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Chordomas are rare malignant bone tumors that account for only 1% to 4% of all primary bone...
Case Reports
Multilevel Pediatric Cervicothoracic Intervertebral Disc Calcifications
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Intervertebral disc calcifications, not uncommon in adults, are a very rare entity in...
Original Research
Nicotine Does Not Reduce Blood Flow to Healthy Bone in Rats
Given the increased incidence of orthopedic complications among smokers, we tested the null hypothesis that nicotine, the most vasoactive...
Original Research
Effects of a Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitor on Fracture Healing in a Rat Model
Since the advent of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors, little research has been done on the effects of these medications on fracture healing.