Rheumatology
Case Reports
Lipoma of the Tendon Sheath in the Fourth Extensor Compartment of the Hand
Lipoma of an extensor tendon compartment is an exceedingly rare tumor of the hand. Although benign, it can often cause localized pain and finger...
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Overweight, obese patients at greater risk for knee replacement surgery
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Acute Multiple Flexor Tendon Injury and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome After Open Distal Radius Fracture
Although the rupture of extensor tendons after distal radius fractures is well described, acute flexor tendon ruptures are much less common.
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Open Carpal Tunnel Release With Use of a Nasal Turbinate Speculum
Incomplete release of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) and median nerve injury are complications of carpal tunnel release (CTR). In this...
Original Research
Excision of Symptomatic Spinous Process Nonunion in Adolescent Athletes
While clay-shoveler’s fractures in athletes are usually treated conservatively with rest, activity modification, and return to activities when...
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Benefits, risks of total knee replacement for OA illuminated in trial
Key clinical point: Total knee replacement is superior to nonsurgical treatment in decreasing pain and improving function and quality of life....
Case Reports
Gout Causing Isolated Sesamoid Destruction Mimicking a Neoplastic Process
The hallux metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is a common location affected by gouty inflammatory arthritis. Generally, this condition is...
Original Research
Invasive Compartment Pressure Testing for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: A Survey of Clinical Practice Among Military Orthopedic Surgeons
We surveyed military orthopedic surgeons to investigate the clinical practice of performing invasive compartment pressure (ICP) testing in...
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The Supination-Pronation Test for Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Prompt diagnosis of a distal biceps tendon complete rupture increases the ability to perform a primary repair and to restore motion and strength...
Original Research
Imaging Evaluation of Superior Labral Anteroposterior (SLAP) Tears
Superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) tears are common injuries that are best evaluated with magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA), as it...