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Talar Osteonecrosis After Subchondroplasty for Acute Lateral Ligament Injuries Case Series
Talar osteonecrosis is a well-described phenomenon following talar neck fracture, but is a rarely described complication after procedures about the foot and ankle. Here we describe the clinical course of 5 cases of talar osteonecrosis following injection of calcium phosphate into the talusOn : 13-Mar-2020- Source : Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics -
Valgus stress ultrasound for medial ulnar collateral ligament injuries in athletes is ultrasound alone enough for diagnosis
Background: We hypothesized that valgus stress ultrasound would be useful for both identifying medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) tears and assessing the severity of the tears. Hence, we performed valgus stress ultrasound of the elbow in athletes with MUCL injuries, confirmed by magnetic resona...On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : JSES -
A systematic review of the complications of contemporary total elbow arthroplasty
Background: Total elbow arthroplasty is a low volume procedure. We aimed to evaluate complication rates and cumulative percentages associated with the most frequently used contemporary implants and for the commonest indications.On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : Shoulder & Elbow -
What Went Wrong Lessons Learned from 6 Difficult Shoulder Cases
E v e n t h e m o s t s o u g h t - a f t e r s h o u l d e r s u r g e o n s d o n t g e t i t r i g h t t h e f i r s t t i m e w i t h e v e r y p a t i e n t . W h e n t h e y f a i l , t h e y l e a r n w h a t n o t t o d o a n d t h e n ...On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : ICJR -
Don t Overlook Partial Repair and Tuberoplasty for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
As this case of a 59-year-old patient with right shoulder weakness and pain illustrates, partial repair with tuberoplasty can restore function while relieving pain in patients younger than age 60, buying time until they are at a better age for reverse shoulder arthroplasty to manage a massive rotato...On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : ICJR -
Rapid Versus Standard Recovery Protocol Is Associated With Improved Recovery of Range of Motion 12 Weeks After Total Knee Arthroplasty
With the increasing demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), rapid recovery protocols (RRPs) have been introduced to reduce costs and the length of stay (LOS). Little is known about the effects of RRPs on postoperative knee range of motion (ROM).On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : AAOS -
How to Evaluate Varus and Valgus Deformity of the Knee
During his presentation, Dr. Abdel, from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed how he categorizes the amount of varus or valgus deformity and described how he alters his surgical technique to accommodate the deformity.On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : ICJR -
Do Some Patients Need a Longer LOS in a Rehab Facility after Hip Fracture Surgery
T h e r a t e o f r e c o v e r y a n d a p a t i e n t s l e n g t h o f s t a y ( L O S ) a t n u r s i n g a n d r e h a b i l i t a t i o n f a c i l i t i e s a r e a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a p a t i e n t s m o b i l i t y a n d t h e i r ...On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : ICJR -
Using a Mobile App to Track Physical Activity May Help Reduce Pain from Hip or Knee OA
By performing a few simple physical exercises daily, and receiving information about their disease regularly, patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip or knee may be able to reduce their pain by as much as half in 6 months while improving their physical function, according to a study from Sweden...On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : ICJR -
Leg dominance as a risk factor for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome
The authors hypothesize that the dominant limb will be more likely to undergo hip arthroscopy for symptomatic FAIS.On : 13-Mar-2020- Source : Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery