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Isolated first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis may reduce radiographic alignment and subluxation of the first tarsometatarsal joint, according to published results.

Preoperative radiographic assessment of osteophyte and loose body locations is critical in planning an arthroscopic d?bridement for primary elbow osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of radiographs and computed tomography (CT) in localizing osteophytes and loos...

Open elbow arthrolysis (OEA), which has become an established treatment for post-traumatic elbow stiffness (PTES), requires complete release of contracture tissue and wide excision of ectopic bone, which results in extensive bleeding. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of intra...

In a presentation from ICJR s 8th Annual Shoulder Course, Mark A. Frankle, MD, provides a case-based discussion in which he describes his thought proc...

J. Michael Wiater, MD, explored the top 10 top issues (plus 1 bonus issue) that can mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).

Why is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) the gold standard for managing periprosthetic fractures of the distal femur? Because it works, Geor...

A 70-year-old woman presents with worsening right knee pain and new onset knee  buckling and instability 11 years after primary total knee arthroplas...

Excellent long-term outcomes have been reported in patients over age 18 who underwent hip arthroscopy to treat femoroacetabular impingment. What about in patients under age 18? What are the long-term outcomes in active adolescents diagnosed with FAI?

Using data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, researchers evaluated whether implant choice in revision total hip arthroplasty for dislocation can reduce the risk of recurrent dislocations and, subsequently, the need for a second revision surgery.

The purpose is to review the published literature surrounding the application and efficacy of biologics, most notably PRP, BMAC and HA, in the clinical management of hip conditions.