Orthopedics
Case Reports
Progressive Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Elevated Cobalt Ion Levels and Bilateral Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasties
Systemic cobalt toxicity is a rare complication after metal-on-metal (MOM) total hip arthroplasty. Here we present a case of progressive...
Original Research
Partial Flexor Tendon Laceration Assessment: Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability
Accurate assessment of partial-thickness flexor tendon lacerations in the hand is difficult owing to the subjectivity of evaluation. In this...
Original Research
Technical Errors May Affect Accuracy of Torque Limiter in Locking Plate Osteosynthesis
In locking plate osteosynthesis, proper surgical technique is crucial in reducing potential pitfalls, and use of a torque limiter makes it...
Case Reports
14-Year-Old Boy With Mild Antecedent Neck Pain in Setting of Acute Trauma: A Rare Case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Spine
A 14-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with neck pain after a football accident. Imaging revealed a discrete, expansile, lytic,...
Original Research
Treating Tibia Fractures With Far Cortical Locking Implants
Compared with conventional plating, the relatively new technology of far cortical locking (FCL) allows for more flexible fixation.
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Sports Medicine Fellowship: What Should I Be Looking For?
Original Research
On Track to Professorship? A Bibliometric Analysis of Early Scholarly Output
Academic productivity, demonstrated by a record of scholarly publication, is the main criterion for academic promotion. Nevertheless, there are no...