Proximal femur fractures require different treatment strategies depending on fracture type, location, and morphology. Surgical interventions include open reduction internal fixation, hip arthroplasty, and intertrochanteric and intramedullary nails.
Ankle instability significantly impacts gait and functional movements of the lower extremity. The severity and chronicity of ankle instability will help determine the appropriate treatment selection to maximize functional outcomes.
The hallux and lesser toes of the forefoot play integral roles in supporting joint kinematics and load distribution throughout the foot and ankle. Due to the force vectors that occur at these small joints, chronic pathologies are often in need...
The gastrocnemius and Achilles complex is the key power-generator of the talocrural joint. Pathologies affecting these two structures, including tendinopathies, ruptures, and contractures, have a significant impact on gait and functional movements of the lower extremities.
Carl H. Wierks, MD (Grand Rapids, MI), demonstrates the surgical technique for performing an arthroscopic capsulotomy of the hip using the retractable cannulated knife.
Michael Kissenberth, MD (Greenville, SC), demonstrates how to use the instrumentation for sizing and placing the Univers VaultLock® augmented glenoid.
Benton A. Emblom, MD (Birmingham, AL), demonstrates a double-row gluteus medius repair through an endoscopic approach using 4 retensionable all-suture anchors.
Misty Suri, MD (New Orleans, LA), demonstrates proper suture tensioning of the lateral anchors during a CuffMend™ rotator cuff augmentation to repair a partial- or full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
Chad D. Lavender, MD (Scott Depot, WV), discusses recent literature demonstrating improved functional outcome scores and decreased tunnel widening on imaging after biologic augmentation of an ACL reconstruction.
Justin J. Mitchell, MD (La Crosse, WI), demonstrates a surgical pearl for optimizing the harvest of a quad tendon autograft using the QuadPro™ tendon harvester.
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Chicago, IL), discusses the evolution of total shoulder arthroplasty humeral implants from traditional to stemless options with supporting peer-reviewed literature. Dr. Romeo also discusses the features and benefits of the Eclipse™ stemless total shoulder arthroplasty system....
Asheesh Bedi, MD (Chicago, IL), Patrick J. Denard, MD (Medford, OR),Justin W. Griffin, MD (Virginia Beach, VA), Evan Lederman, MD (Phoenix, AZ), and Brian C. Werner, MD (Charlottesville, VA), review the most impactful literature in shoulder arthroplasty over the past...
Julia Lee, MD (Fresno, CA), shares the benefits of stemless implants for anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, specifically highlighting the Eclipse™ stemless shoulder arthroplasty system and relevant supportive literature.
Christopher A. Yeung, MD (Phoenix, AZ), discusses pars interarticularis (“pars”) fractures, including their prevalence in relation to athletes and MRI classification as it relates to fracture severity. Dr. Yeung also reviews nonoperative and surgical treatment options and cases in which...
Paul C. Brady, MD (Knoxville, TN), presents a challenging case in which he repairs a pan labral tear in the setting of multidirectional instability and decompression of a paralabral cyst. He uses an elevator instrument to prepare the soft tissue, then...
Sanj Kakar, MD (Rochester, MN), performs thenar portal synovitic debridement using the NanoNeedle Scope in a cadaver specimen.
