Rheumatology
Clinical Review
Acellular Dermal Matrix in Rotator Cuff Surgery
The success of rotator cuff repair (RCR) surgery can be measured clinically (validated outcome scores, range of motion) as well as structurally (...
Clinical Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has become more prevalent in recent years. Current...
Clinical Review
Stem Cells in Orthopedics: A Comprehensive Guide for the General Orthopedist
The use of biologic adjuvants in the treatment of operative and nonoperative orthopedic injuries continues to expand in concert with our...
News
Jury still out on mortality benefits of knee replacement in OA
People with osteoarthritis who go on to have a knee replacement do not appear to have an increased risk of all-cause mortality, but the jury is...
Original Research
Shoulder Arthroplasty: Disposition and Perioperative Outcomes in Patients With and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder arthroplasty (SA) is used to treat pain and disability associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Case Reports
Strangulation of Radial Nerve Within Nondisplaced Fracture Component of Humeral Shaft Fracture
Rates of radial nerve injury, which is commonly associated with humeral shaft fractures, range from 8% to 12%. This neurapraxia typically recovers...
Original Research
Choosing a Graft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Surgeon Influence Reigns Supreme
Selection of a graft type is an important decision for patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for a ligamentous injury.
Case Reports
Silicone Arthroplasty After Ankylosis of Proximal Interphalangeal Joints in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause severe disability of the hand and fingers. Ankylosis of the finger joints is a known yet underreported...
Case Reports
Total Hip Arthroplasty After Proximal Femoral Osteotomy: A Technique That Can Be Used to Address Presence of a Retained Intracortical Plate
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be challenging in the setting of internal fixation devices previously placed in the proximal femur. When these...
Clinical Review
The Cruciate Ligaments in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The early knee replacements were hinge designs that ignored the ligaments of the knee and resurfaced the joint, allowing freedom of motion in a...