Orthopedics

Original Research

Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With a Hybrid Dual-Radii Glenoid Component

Author:

David M. Levy, MD

Joshua A. Metzl, MD

G. Christian Vorys, MD

William N. Levine, MD

Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

Louis U. Bigliani, MD

In total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), glenoid prostheses have conforming or nonconforming designs. A hybrid glenoid was designed with dual radii...

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Original Research

Return to Activities After Patellofemoral Arthroplasty

Author:

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD

Jacqueline M. Brady, MD

Brian Grawe, MD

Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH

Joseph T. Nguyen, MPH

Elizabeth Wolfe, BS

Marcia Voigt, BS

Gregory Mahony, BS

Sabrina Strickland, MD

Compared with total knee arthroplasty (TKA), single-compartment knee arthroplasty may provide better physiologic function, faster recovery, and...

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From the Journals

Genotype-guided warfarin dosing reduced adverse events in arthroplasty patients

Author:

Michele G. Sullivan

The absolute difference of 3.9% in the composite endpoint was largely driven by a 2.8% absolute difference in the rate of an INR of 4 or greater...

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Managing Your Practice

High Deductible Health Plans: Take Accounts Receivable Action Now

Author:

Karen Zupko, BSJ

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Original Research

Patella Alta: A Comprehensive Review of Current Knowledge

Author:

Roland M. Biedert, MD

Philippe M. Tscholl, MD

We systematically reviewed patella alta with respect to type of measurements, reported cutoff values, cutoff values for surgical correction, and...

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Original Research

Patient-Reported Outcomes of Knotted and Knotless Glenohumeral Labral Repairs Are Equivalent

Author:

Easton J. Bents

Paul C. Brady, MD

Christopher R. Adams, MD

John M. Tokish, MD

Laurence D. Higgins, MD, MBA

Patrick J. Denard, MD

We conducted a study to compare the clinical results and operative times of knotted and knotless fixation of anterior and posterior glenohumeral...

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Original Research

Update on Internet-Based Orthopedic Registries

Author:

Corey S. Cook, MA

Patrick A. Smith, MD

With healthcare costs rising and healthcare value being emphasized, physicians now, more than ever, must capture and track patient care outcomes...

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Clinical Review

Implementing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Your Practice: Pearls and Pitfalls

Author:

Emily M. Brook, BA

Kimberly M. Glerum, BA

Laurence D. Higgins, MD, MBA

Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are an important component of health outcomes assessment. Preoperative and postoperative measurement of...

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Original Research

Superior Capsular Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes After Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up

Author:

Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Wyatt J. Andersen, ATC

Alberto J. Panero, DO

Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) is performed to reduce the pain and disability caused by irreparable supraspinatus rotator cuff tears (RCTs...

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Commentary

Boldly Going (Where No Journal Has Gone Before)

Author:

Bryan T. Hanypsiak, MD

On a recent visit to my daughter’s school, I caught sight of a set of encyclopedias on the shelf. It brought me back to the days where I would...

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Original Research

Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Indomethacin on Biomechanics of Rotator Cuff Repair

Author:

Molly C. Meadows, MD

David M. Levy, MD

Christopher M. Ferry, MS

Thomas R. Gardner, MCE

Takeshi Teratani, MD

Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

We conducted a study to determine if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) enhances the strength of rotator cuff repair (RCR) and if concomitant use of...

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