Orthopedics
Original Research
Patient-Directed Valgus Stress Radiograph of the Knee: A New and Novel Technique
The radiographic investigation of patients with medial-compartment osteoarthritis of the knee is a critical element in the decision-making process...
Case Reports
Isolated Brachialis Muscle Atrophy
Isolated brachialis muscle atrophy, a rare entity with few reported cases in the literature, is explained by a variety of etiologies. We present a...
Original Research
Concomitant Ulnar Styloid Fracture and Distal Radius Fracture Portend Poorer Outcome
The literature on the effect of ulnar styloid fractures (USFs) on concomitant distal radius fractures (DRFs) is mixed. We conducted a study to...
Original Research
Radiofrequency Microtenotomy for Elbow Epicondylitis: Midterm Results
We conducted a prospective, nonrandomized, single-center clinical study to evaluate the safety and midterm effectiveness of microtenotomy using a...
Clinical Review
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Hip: A Systematic Review
Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a rare proliferative condition of the synovium that affects large joints.
Case Reports
Giant Bone Island of the Tibia in a Child
Giant bone islands have been previously diagnosed only in adults. A symptomatic giant bone island of the tibial diaphysis in a 10-year-old boy is...
Clinical Review
Compartment Syndrome in Children: Diagnosis and Management
Compartment syndrome (CS) can present differently in children than in adults. Increased need for analgesics is the first sign of evolving CS in...
Tips
Complete Closing Wedge Osteotomy for Correction of Blount Disease (Tibia Vara): A Technique
Treatment of Blount disease (tibia vara) can be daunting in adolescents because of their obesity.
Commentary
The Changing Face of Pediatric Orthopedics
Conference Coverage
SF-6D best quality of life measure in cervical spine patients
The Short Form–6D derived from the Neck Disability Index is an effective measure of outcomes in cervical spine patients.
Conference Coverage
Functional dependence linked to risk of complications after spine surgery
Functional dependence following elective cervical spine procedures was associated with a significantly increased risk of almost all 30-day...