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Chronic locked anterior shoulder dislocation is a difficult clinical problem for patients and surgeons. Prior studies have proposed a variety of surgical techniques to address this problem; however, the failure rate is high. To our knowledge, there have b

The utilization of hip arthroscopy as a treatment option for nonarthritic hip disorders, particularly femoroacetabular impingement, has grown exponentially over the past decade. Many clinical studies have confirmed that arthroscopic treatment of femoroace

Factors such as age and sex are postulated to play a role in outcomes following arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement; however, to our knowledge, no data currently delineate outcomes on the basis of these factors. The purpose of this study was to c

In patients having anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, how does hamstring autograft compare with tibialis posterior tendon allograft for long-term outcomes?

In patients with knee osteoarthritis, is total knee replacement plus a 12-week nonsurgical treatment program more effective than nonsurgical treatment alone?

The talus is the part ankle that allows the foot to move in all different directions. High impact injuries like falls, or traffic accidents can cause the talus bone to be fractured, and a high percentage of these injuries result in avascular necrosis (AVN

Soft tissue management, dissection, and handling are of paramount importance during Achilles tendon repair. Although surgical repairs of Achilles tendons have predictably excellent outcomes, complications including wound infection and stiffness are not un

Since its launch in 2014, a low-profile fixed-bearing prosthesis that is implanted under fluoroscopic guidance has produced positive outcome data. According to results of a recent clinical study of the implant led by Ian Sharpe, FRCS (Tr&Orth), in Exeter,

Through successful Ilizarov treatment, children with atrophic-type congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia can obtain satisfactory foot and ankle function at maturity, according to results.

An arthroscopic procedure to treat ankles that were unstable following repetitive sprains was associated with consistent return to sport and few complications among patients at a mean follow-up of 2.5 years, according to a presenter.