Courtesy: Achilleas Boutsiadis MD, PhD, Athens, Greece
ScaphoLunate Instability
Courtesy: Prof Greg Bain, FRACS, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia Scapholunate Instability: Concepts of Scaffolding and Stability Based on educational concepts in wrist biomechanics and ligament stability Introduction Scapholunate instability is one of the most important causes of carpal instability and wrist dysfunction. Modern understanding of wrist biomechanics has evolved significantly over the past 10–15 […]
HydroxyApatite Coated Implants in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Jean Alain-Epinette MD, Past President, European Hip Society
Contemporary Management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Courtesy: Michael Uglow, FRCS Orth, UK OVERVIEW Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder of connective tissue. It is commonly known as brittle bone disease. The disorder is characterized by bone fragility and recurrent fractures. The underlying defect involves type I collagen, which constitutes approximately 90 percent of total body collagen. CLINICAL FEATURES Bone fragility with […]
Step-by-Step Approach to Total Hip Replacement
Courtesy: Jibananda Satpathy, MS, MRCS, FACS Step by step approach to total hip arthroplasty (Posterior approach) 1) Incision Incision size depends on the size of the patient Usually, half of the incision is above and half below the tip of greater trochanter angled down posteriorly 2) Dissection deepened by incising and separating the subcutaneous tissue […]
Lateral ExtraArticular Tenodesis for Knee Instability
Courtesy: Prof Michael Hantes, MD, Vice President, ESSKA
Posterior Dynamic Distraction Device for Scoliosis
Courtesy: Nuno Alegrete MD, Paediatric Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Hospital CUF Porto, Portugal
Ankle OA: Fusion or Arthroplasty?
Courtesy: Jordi Sanchez-Ballester, FRCSOrth, Liverpool, UK End-Stage Ankle Arthritis: Arthrodesis vs Total Ankle Replacement Overview End-stage ankle arthritis is a relatively uncommon condition compared to hip and knee arthritis, but it can cause significant disability. Objectives Review epidemiology Understand surgical options Compare: Ankle arthrodesis (fusion) Total ankle replacement (TAR) Evaluate current evidence and […]
Metastatic Disease of the Cervical Spine
Courtesy: Vassileios Igoumenou MD, Chief Medical Officer, Spine Center, medius Klinik, Nürtingen, Germany
Sulcus Sign for Shoulder Instability
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Courtesy: Manuel Santos Carvalho MD, Porto, Portugal Anatomy The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It is formed by the confluence of the gastrocnemius and soleus tendons. The soleus contribution is relatively short, ranging from 3 to 11 centimeters. The gastrocnemius contributes the major portion, ranging from 11 […]
Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries
Courtesy: Garett Sobol MD, New Jersey, USA
Radial Head Replacement
Courtesy: Mr Lee van Rensburg, FRCSOrth Cambridge University Surgeon,
High Ankle Sprains
Courtesy: Dr Mette Andersen, Tromso, Norway High Ankle Sprains (Syndesmotic Injuries): Evaluation & Management Overview High ankle sprains involve injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and are frequently missed. Clinical Importance Missed diagnosis may lead to: Delayed return to sport Chronic instability Soft tissue impingement Post-traumatic osteoarthritis Nearly 80% of ankle osteoarthritis is post-traumatic […]
Glenoid Reconstruction Options in Shoulder Arthroplasty
Courtesy: Alexander Ladermann, Zurich, Switzerland