One of the most common fracture types, distal radius fractures are often associated with concomitant hand and wrist injuries, frequently following a fall onto an outstretched hand. Successful outcomes depend on radiographic indications for conservative treatment or surgical intervention.
Fractures can affect many of the bones that make up the hand and wrist, including the radius, metacarpals, and phalanges. Varied techniques and implants are available for operative fixation.
Sanj Kakar, MD (Rochester, MN), performs an arthroscopic volar scapholunate capsulodesis (stage 1 Garcia-Elias) using the NanoNeedle Scope system.
At the Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum (OTIF), Peter J. Millet, MD (Vail, CO), shares his journey in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair including his transition to using soft anchors medially for double-row rotator cuff repairs.
Stephen Brockmeier, MD (Charlottesville, VA), shows a quick surgical tip to facilitate smoother suture passage when performing a glenoid labral repair.
Aaron J. Krych, MD (Rochester, MN), demonstrates a modified Lemaire LET using the FiberStaple™ technique with a Double Knotless Knee FiberTak® anchor.
At the Hand and Wrist Master Class: Carpal Instabilities, Steven Niedermeier, MD (Arlington, TX), discusses the indications for a 360° scapholunate reconstruction, provides a step-by-step review of the technique, and summarizes current literature to support the procedure for stage-specific scapholunate...
Working in concert with the ACL, the anterolateral ligament (ALL) plays a role in providing rotatory stability to the knee. Current treatment concepts focus on lateral extra-articular procedures to reduce residual instability after knee injury.
Knee osteoarthritis presents along a spectrum of severity, requiring a patient-centered approach to treatment. Current treatment concepts explore surgical advances, including unicompartmental arthroplasty and high tibial osteotomy.
Careful evaluation of humeral shaft fractures and execution of surgical fixation are essential to avoid neurovascular involvement. Surgical management may involve a posterior approach, dissection through the triceps, and stabilization through plating and cerclage techniques.
Glenohumeral joint instability most commonly occurs anteriorly. Current treatment concepts explore advances and indications for surgical management, from labral and ligamentous repair to glenoid reconstruction.
At the Cardiothoracic Symposium, Thomas Caranasos, MD (Naples, FL), discusses the benefits of the use of platelet-rich plasma, the Thrombinator™ device, and JumpStart® antimicrobial dressing in cardiothoracic surgery.
Adequate spinal stability depends on the intricate balance between the biomechanics of the discs, facet joints, and supporting ligaments. A comprehensive understanding of these structures' contributions is essential for addressing spinal instability with surgical management.
Distal femur fractures can be treated with a variety of surgical approaches. The level of comminution and intra-articular involvement will help determine plating and nailing fixation options.
Radial neck fractures vary in their level of bony displacement and effect on elbow function. If they impede elbow range of motion, surgical management is typically indicated to restore arm and forearm functions
Stephen A. Parada, MD (Augusta, GA), demonstrates a posterior glenoid labral repair using Knotless 1.8 FiberTak® soft anchors. He describes a technique for sequential tensioning of the repair sutures to dial in the desired tension for each anchor.
While less common than lateral instability, medial ankle instability typically results from damage to two or more components of the deltoid ligament complex. Treatment options for medial ankle instability range from conservative methods to surgical interventions, including repair, reconstruction, and...
In this episode host Christopher Adams, MD, and leading surgeons provide insight into the innovative use of the SutureLoc implant for meniscal root repair and review relevant scientific literature. Joining Dr. Adams in-studio are Aaron J. Krych MD (Rochester, MN),...
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Chicago, IL), demonstrates a surgical pearl for simplifying insertion of the glenosphere during reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
At the Trauma Fellowship Forum, Mark J. Gage, MD (Baltimore, MD), discusses pearls for percutaneous anterior column screws and techniques for percutaneous pelvis reduction with an audience of orthopedic trauma fellows.
