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  • TypeI Tibial Hemimelia

    Tibial hemimelia is a rare but disabling condition. Although reconstructive methods have been described, the recommended treatment typically has been amputation at various levels followed by the use of a suitable prosthesis. A new technique known as femoro-fibulo-calcaneal arthrodesis has been devel...
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : JBJS
  • Septic Arthritis of the Native Ankle

    Septic arthritis of the ankle is a serious condition that requires immediate recognition and treatment. Delay may result in permanent destruction of the cartilage and the joint, and the infection may spread to nearby tissues or cause sepsis.
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : JBJS
  • Primary Ligament Repair for Acute Elbow Dislocation

    Most dislocations of the elbow can be treated nonoperatively, but recurrent instability and/or stiffness occur in up to 10% and 40% of patients, respectively. The aim of early surgical stabilization is to prevent these long-term complications.
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : JBJS
  • Outcomes After Hemiarthroplasty of the Elbow for the Management of Posttraumatic Arthritis

    Hemiarthroplasty (HA) of the elbow represents an alternative to total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) without the associated activity restrictions. This study reviews our experience with distal humerus HA with minimum 2-year follow-up
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : JAAOS
  • Low BMI May Be More Problematic than High BMI for TSA Patients

    A study from the Yale School of Medicine suggests that surgeons should be just as concerned with outcomes in underweight patients, who have a higher risk of adverse events and infection following TSA than any other BMI category, including the morbidly obese.
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : ICJR
  • Patients Can Return to Work and Sports 5 Years after Superior Capsule Reconstruction

    The arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) surgical technique is intended as an option for restoring superior shoulder stability, muscle balance, and shoulder function in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears.
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : ICJR
  • Tips and Techniques for TKA in the Varus Knee

    At ICJR s Winter Hip & Knee Course, Richard W. McCalden, MD, FRCSC, from London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario, Canada, shared the tried-an...
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : ICJR
  • Weight Loss Before TKA Improves Outcomes for Morbidly Obese Patients

    With the prevalence of obesity rising to nearly 40% among American adults, [1] orthopaedic surgeons are facing a serious issue: Should they perform el...
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : ICJR
  • Most THA Patients Can Skip Hip Precautions Study Suggests

    One of the benefits of the direct anterior approach over the traditional posterior approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the lower risk of early dislocation, making standard hip precautions in the weeks after surgery unnecessary.
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : ICJR
  • Age Is the Most Important Predictor for Regaining Independence After Hip Fracture

    Most middle-aged and older adults recover their ability to live independently within a year after surgery for hip fracture, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
    On : 02-Apr-2019
    - Source : ICJR