Sternal Closure Essentials: Approach to Median Sternotomy
Marc Gerdisch, MD (Indianapolis, IN), demonstrates his preferred method for performing a median sternotomy.
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Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) Dislocation (Non-Arthritic)
Dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint in the absence of arthritis can occur due to trauma or generalized ligamentous laxity. Surgical fixation is indicated in most cases to restore joint stability.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Explore the latest innovations in cardiothoracic surgical techniques and products.
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Anatomy of the Spine With Disc Disease
This video provides an overview of relevant spine anatomy, including bony, muscular, ligamentous, and neurovascular structures, as it pertains to disc disease.
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Femoral Neck Fractures: General Surgical Considerations in Older Adult Patients
This video reviews the general surgical considerations and surgical options for femoral neck fractures in the older patient.
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries can occur in isolation or with concomitant knee injuries. MCL tear classification will help determine whether conservative or surgical treatment is appropriate.
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Ankle Fractures: Literature Review on the Role of the AITFL in Ankle Fracture Syndesmosis Stability
At the On-Call With Arthrex Trauma course, John D. Adams Jr, MD (Greenville, SC), examines the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament's (AITFL) function in ankle fracture mechanics and discusses the evidence supporting its repair for rotational stability.
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Hindfoot and Ankle Arthritis: Literature Review on Subtalar Joint Preparation
At the Women in Foot and Ankle Surgery course, Tara G. Moncman, DO (Fort Lauderdale, FL), reviews the principles and evidence behind joint preparation for subtalar arthrodesis, emphasizing the importance of thorough cartilage removal to achieve successful fusion, regardless of...
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Tibial Plateau Fractures
Proper management of tibial plateau fractures is crucial to restore stability to this intra-articular weight-bearing surface and restore function of the tibiofemoral joint. A variety of different surgical approaches and fixation techniques with plates, screws, and pins are available to...
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Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears: CuffMend™ Augmented Rotator Cuff Repair With FiberStitch™ RC Implant
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA (Chicago, IL), demonstrates a CuffMend™ rotator cuff augmentation procedure. He uses the FiberStitch™ RC 1.5 for secure medial fixation of an ArthroFlex dermal allograft, and self-punching PushLock® anchors for simple lateral fixation. ArthroFLEX® is a...
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Subscapularis Tendon Tears
The subscapularis plays a crucial role in balancing the force couples of the glenohumeral joint. Subscapularis tendon tear size and location, along with patient-specific considerations, help determine the most appropriate treatment options, ranging from nonoperative methods to open and arthroscopic...
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Lunotriquetral Ligament (LTL) Instability
The lunotriquetral ligament (LTL) and associated joint are integral to wrist structure and function. Injury resulting in lunotriquetral ligament instability may require ligament repair, reconstruction, or other surgical intervention to restore ulnar-sided stability to the wrist.
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Meniscal Allograft Transplantation With All-Suture Anchor Fixation
At the Orthopedic Technology Innovation Forum, Walter R. Lowe, MD (Houston, TX), discusses techniques and clinical pearls for using the SutureLoc™ implant for meniscal allograft transplantation.
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Calcaneus Fractures: Literature Review on Approach for Calcaneal ORIF
John David Adams Jr, MD (Greenville, SC), reviews literature on different surgical approaches when performing an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the calcaneus.
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Meniscal Pathologies
One of the most common causes of knee pain, meniscal pathologies can have a significant impact on knee kinematics. Current treatment concepts explore advances and indications for surgical management, including meniscal repair and transplantation.
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Reconstruction Technique Update
At the Orthopedic Technology Innovation Forum, Prof. Dr. med. Mirco Herbort (Munich, Germany), overviews a modern technique for medial collateral ligament reconstruction.
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Autograft and Allograft Fixation Options for Glenoid Bone Loss
At the Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum, Matthew T. Provencher, MD (Vail, CO), presents a discussion on surgical reconstruction options for glenoid bone loss, highlighting modern algorithms for autograft and allograft fixation.
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Next-Level Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET)
At the Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum, Patrick A. Smith, MD (Naples, FL), reviews the key lateral knee anatomy involved in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and outlines a modified lateral extra-articular procedure that can improve pivot-shift stability.
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Overview of Biologic Tuberoplasty
At the Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum (OTIF), Justin W. Griffin, MD (Virginia Beach, VA), and Raffy Mirzayan, MD (Los Angeles, CA), introduce the technique for biologic tuberoplasty, highlighting its evolution and patient selection factors, and provide pearls for efficiency.
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Acellular Dermal Allograft Following Biologic Tuberoplasty
Raffy Mirzayan, MD (Los Angeles, CA), presents a case in which he was able to perform a histologic evaluation on an ArthroFlex® acellular dermal allograft 26 months after a biologic tuberoplasty procedure. The patient was being converted to a reverse...
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Dr. Menge Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Hip Labral Tears: Suture Retrieval During Hip Arthroscopy
Travis Menge, MD (Grand Rapids, MI), shows the “Bowtie technique” — a quick tip that can help increase the efficiency of suture retrieval during a hip labral repair.
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Dr. Menge Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Hip Labral Tears: Anchor Insertion During Hip Arthroscopy
Travis Menge, MD (Grand Rapids, MI), offers a quick tip for reliable anchor insertion in the anterior acetabulum during arthroscopic hip labral repair.
