Table of Contents Role of Nonoperative Treatment of Subacromial Impingement – Purab Viswanath, MD; Vamsi Singaraju, MD; John Lubahn, MD; Mary Nelson, PT; and Timothy Cooney, MS Abstract | Download Article | Purchase Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) occurs when the… Read more ›

Table of Contents Pharmacologic Treatment of Sport-Related Concussion: A Review – Gary S. Solomon, PhD, and Allen K. Sills, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase The goals of the current study were to review the published research over the past… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Physician Responsibility and Accountability: Importance of the Diagnosis and Plan – L. Andrew Koman, MD Brachial Artery Injuries in Children – Aaron Snyder, MD, and John C. Crick, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Treatment… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Philip J. Belmont, Jr., MD; Benjamin K. Potter, MD Identification of Optimal Control Compartments for Serial Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Assessment of Lower Extremity Compartmental Perfusion – Keith Jackson II, MD Abstract | Download A femoral neck… Read more ›

Table of Contents Author Index Subject Index Computer Navigation in Orthopedic Trauma: Safer Surgeries With Less Irradiation and More Precision – Ralitsa Akins, MD, PhD; Amr A. Abdelgawad, MD; and Enes M. Abstract | Download | Purchase Exposure of patients… Read more ›

Table of Contents An Evidence-Based Review of a Single Surgeon’s Experience With Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release – Vani J. Sabesan, MD; Dawn Pedrotty, PhD; James R. Urbaniak, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Although introduced more than 20 years ago,… Read more ›

Table of Contents Oblique Step Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy for Management of Posttraumatic Ulnar Impaction – Edward K. Rodriguez, MD, PhD, and W. Andrew Eglseder, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase We describe an oblique step-cut osteotomy technique for ulnar shortening.… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Combat Orthopaedics for the Civilian Provider, With Special Emphasis on the Dismounted Complex Blast Injury Dismounted Complex Blast Injury – COL Romney C. Andersen, MD; CDR Mark Fleming, DO; COL Jonathan A. Forsberg, MD; LtCol… Read more ›

Table of Contents Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: The Promise of New Oral Anticoagulants – James Muntz, MD, FACP Abstract | Download | Purchase Although effective agents exist for thromboprophylaxis to decrease risk… Read more ›

Table of Contents Lawsuit Verdicts and Settlements Involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Brian C. Crick, Esq., and John C. Crick, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Litigation involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Disclosure of Conflict of Interest Sideline Emergencies: An Evidence-Based Approach – R. Warne Fitch, MD, Charles L. Cox, MD, MPH, Gene A. Hannah, MD, Alex B. Diamond, DO, Andrew J. M. Gregory, MD Abstract |… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Lessons to Be Learned From Our Combat Surgeons – L. Andrew Koman, MD Spine Immobilization: Prehospitalization – Daniel G. Kang, MD, and Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Care of the… Read more ›

Table of Contents Medium-Term Results of Total Knee Arthroplasty Using a Medially Pivoting Implant: A Multicenter Study – Michael J. Anderson, MD, Robert L. Kruse, MD, Chris Lesl Abstract | Download | Purchase A multicenter study was conducted to determine… Read more ›

Table of Contents Infection Rate and Risk Factor Analysis in an Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgical Center – Daniel L. Edmonston, BS, and Guy D. Foulkes, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Surgical site infections (SSI) are a costly problem. The purpose… Read more ›

Table of Contents Gorham–Stout Disease – Andreas F. Mavrogenis, MD, Constantinos P. Zambirinis, MD, Panayiotis A. Dimitriadis, MD, Athanasios Tsakanikas, MD, and Panayiotis J. Abstract | Download | Purchase Gorham–Stout disease is a rare disease of unknown etiology. It is… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Advances in Wound and Trauma Care: A Military Perspective – Brett D. Owens, MD Epidemiology of Combat Wounds in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom: Orthopaedic Burden of Disease – LTC Philip J. Belmont,… Read more ›

Table of Contents Conventional Plate Fixation of Periarticular Fractures – Frank Armocida, MD, William R. Barfield, PhD, and Langdon A. Hartsock, MD, FACS Abstract | Download | Purchase Over the last few years, locking plates have become increasingly popular for… Read more ›

Table of Contents Achilles Tendon Rupture in Athletes – Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD, Kristina M. Wilson, MD, Charles L. Cox, MD, Alex B. Diamond, DO, and A. Brian Thomson, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Achilles tendon ruptures commonly affect… Read more ›

Table of Contents Traumatic Glenohumeral Instability in Athletes – Charles L. Cox, MD, Alex B. Diamond, DO, Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD, R. Warne Fitch, MD, Kristina M. Wilson, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Traumatic glenohumeral instability represents a commonly… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial — L. Andrew Koman, MD Meniscal Tears in Athletes — Charles L. Cox, MD; Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD; Robert A. Magnussen, MD; R. Warne Fitch, MD; Kurt P. Spindler, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Meniscus… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – New Sports Medicine Evidence-Based Series – L. Andrew Koman, MD Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections for the Management of Flexion Contractures Following Total Knee Arthroplasty – Thorsten M. Seyler, MD, Riyaz H. Jinnah, MD Abstract… Read more ›

Editorial – Clinical and Basic Research in Orthopaedic Surgery: The New Milestones – George C. Babis, MD and Panayotis N. Soucacos, MD, FACS Clinical Applications of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins: Current Evidence – Nikolaos K. Kanakaris, MD, and Peter V. Giannoudis,… Read more ›

Table of Contents Editorial – Patient Care, Professionalism, and Relations With Industry … Letter to the Editor Anatomy of the Coracoacromial Veil – Claude T. Moorman III, MD,1 Syed S. Hussain, MD,1 Russell F. Warren, MD; Xiang-Hua Deng, MD; Thomas… Read more ›

Editorial – C. Lowry Barnes, MD; Riyaz H. Jinnah, MD An Introduction to Tribology – James A. Norris, MS; Kathryne J. Stabile, MD, MS; and Riyaz H. Jinnah, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Tribology is the study of friction,… Read more ›

Letters to the Editor Influence of a Platelet Concentrate on Prosthetic Bone Ingrowth in a Rabbit Model — Christopher D. Chaput, MD; Kushal V. Patel, BA; George W. Brindley, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Recent studies have shown that… Read more ›

Opinion — Pseudoscientific Explanations — David Ring, MD, PhD, and Madeline McCarthy, BA Abstract | Download | Purchase Humans have learned to use science to overcome shortcomings in their thought processes. These shortcomings can be more obvious in intelligent people.… Read more ›

Letters to the Editor Wrist Arthroscopy — George D. Chloros, MD, Jian Shen, MD, Mahir Mahirogullari, MD, and Ethan R. Wiesler, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Wrist arthroscopy allows complete visualization under magnification, and its purpose is to establish… Read more ›

A Survey of Orthopaedic Traumatologists Concerning the Use of Bone Growth Stimulators — Robert D. Zura, MD; Beau Sasser, MD; Vani Sabesan, MD; Ricardo P. Abstract | Download | Purchase The purpose of the study was to determine the attitudes… Read more ›

Award Abstract From Clinical Pathways to CPOE: Challenges and Opportunities in Standardization and Computerization of Postoperative Orders for Total Joint Replacement — Thomas H. Vikoren, MD, R. Clayton Musser, MD, James E. Tcheng, MD, and James A. Nunley, MD Abstract |… Read more ›

Letters to the Editor SOA SYMPOSIUM ON ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES – Introduction Conservative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries – Jeffrey R. Bytomski, DO; Douglass Black, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, LAT Abstract | Download | Purchase Across all ages and activity… Read more ›

Incidence of Hip Dysplasia in Idiopathic Clubfoot – Brian T. Carney, MD; Edward A. Vanek, DO Abstract | Download | Purchase There is reported to be no increased risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children with idiopathic clubfoot.… Read more ›

Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Fractures in Children: Femoral Shaft Fractures and Supracondylar Humeral Fractures – Rishi Bhatnagar, BS; Nneka I. Nzegwu, BA Abstract | Download | Purchase Femoral shaft fractures and supracondylar elbow fractures are two of the most… Read more ›

Letter to the Editor Measurement Variability of the Lateral Head-Shaft Angle in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis – Brian T. Carney, MD; Joseph Liljenquist, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase The lateral head-shaft angle as described by Southwick is used to… Read more ›

Compartment Syndrome: Time From Diagnosis to Fasciotomy — Brett M. Cascio, MD; Dhruv B. Pateder, MD; John H. Wilckens, MD; Frank J. Frassica, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase A definitive safe time to fasciotomy for compartment syndrome has not… Read more ›

Letter to the Editor PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – Professionalism: The Essence of Competence — John D. Lubahn, MD Introduction | Download | Purchase Professionalism is a reflection of ethical and moral conduct in the practice of medicine. Most young physicians still… Read more ›

Golf Injuries of the Upper Extremity — Ethan R. Wiesler, MD, and Boyd Lumsden, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Golf has demonstrated increasing popularity and with this heightened enthusiasm has come an increased awareness of the significant number of… Read more ›

Mechanical Bone Strength of the Tibial Resection Surface at Increasing Distance From the Joint Line in Total Knee Arthroplasty — Christopher D. Chaput, MD; Steve H. Weeden, MD, William A. Hyman, SCD, and Kirby D. Hitt, MD Abstract | Download … Read more ›

Editorial — Changing Ethical Standards in Scientific Publication — Richard A. Brand,MD; James D. Heckman, MD; James Scott, FRCS Hip Fracture and Venous Thromboembolism in the Elderly — Louis M. Kwong, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase Venous thromboembolism (VTE),… Read more ›

Gas Gangrene and Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Upper Extremity — Betsy N. Perry, MD; Waldo E. Floyd III, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase Necrotizing soft tissue infections encompass a wide variety of clinical syndromes resulting from introduction of various… Read more ›

Letters to the Editor The Prevention of Occupational Low Back Pain Disability: Evidence-Based Reviews Point in a New Direction — Jeffrey B. Feldman, PhD Abstract | Download  | Purchase The findings of recent extensive evidence-based reviews of the literature on… Read more ›

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Tear Repair–Champ L. Baker, MD, Andrew L. Whaley, MD, and Mark Baker, PT Abstract | Download  | Purchase Rotator cuff injuries or disease can be particularly troubling to patients by causing them pain, weakness, and dysfunction of… Read more ›

Recurrence of Equinus Foot Deformity in Cerebral Palsy Patients Following Surgery: A Review–L. Andrew Koman, MD, Beth Paterson Smith, PhD, and Rich Barron, MS Abstract | Download | Purchase Although equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy is often corrected… Read more ›

Announcements Introduction EOA 2002 Presidential Address The Clinical Use of Bone Stimulators–Jeff Anglen, MD, FACS Abstract | Download  | Purchase Delay or failure of healing in long bone fracture is a common clinical problem confronting the orthopaedic surgeon, and can… Read more ›

Editorial: The Question Facing Us All, ‘‘Are You and Your Staff HIPAA Compliant?’’ Intramedullary Stabilization of Distal-Third Femur Fractures in Octogenarian–Joseph T. Moskal, MD, FACS, and John J. O’Shea, MD Abstract | Download | Purchase Management of distal-third femoral fractures is… Read more ›

Editorial: Venous Thromboembolic Events in an Orthopaedic Practice A Meta-analysis of Fondaparinux Versus Enoxaparin in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Major Orthopaedic Surgery–Alexander G.G. Turpie, MD, FRCP; Bengt I. Eriksson, MD; Michael R. Lassen, MD, and Kenneth A. Bauer, MD… Read more ›

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Surgical Considerations–Richard J. Nasca, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase Spinal stenosis is an acquired or congenital narrowing of the spinal or nerve-root canals. Surgical treatment is often effective. Acquired spinal stenosis most commonly occurs in those… Read more ›

Editorial: Cerebral Palsy: Past, Present, and Future*–L. Andrew Koman, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase I first became aware of the existence of cerebral palsy Winston-Salem, NC more than 20 years ago, while I was a resident. Although things have… Read more ›

Effect of External Sequential Compression Devices on Femoral Venous Blood Flow–David C. Markel, MD, Gary D. Morris, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase Sequential compression devices are used to reduce venous stasis and deep venous thrombosis after joint replacement. Thigh-length, calf-length,… Read more ›

Variation of the Arthroscopic Mumford Procedure for Resecting the Distal Clavicle–Paul D. Lesko Abstract | Download  | Purchase Fifty-seven patients had arthroscopic Mumford procedures for acromioclavicular (AC) pain unresponsive to conservative treatment. Thirty-nine of these patients had concomitant rotator cuff… Read more ›

Outcome of Subtalar Arthrodesis After Calcaneal Fracture–Patricia Kolodziej, MD, James A. Nunley, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase Between 1983 and 1995, we used subtalar arthrodesis to treat 16 consecutive patients for continued pain after an intra-articular calcaneal fracture. Average… Read more ›

Letters to the Editor Template Versus Freehand Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Its Effect on Patellofemoral Morbidity–Eugene E. Berg, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase To test the hypothesis that a template system for harvesting bone–patellar tendon–bone… Read more ›

Ganglion of the Hip: Report of Five Cases–Richard Mährlein, MD Abstract | Download  | Purchase Ganglia are benign cystic tumors originating from synovial tissue. They mainly occur at the wrist, hand, foot, and knee, those of the knee being known… Read more ›