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Cartilage and Meniscus Treatments
In cases of isolated cartilage loss, transplantation and implantation techniques with autografts or allografts can be used with the goal of restoring cartilaginous integrity.
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Olecranon Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation With a Dorsal Olecranon Plate
A. Lee Hunter, Jr., MD (Columbia, TN), performs an open reduction internal fixation of an olecranon fracture using a dorsal plate from the Arthrex Elbow Plating System and provides valuable tips for the posterior approach to the elbow.
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History and Future of Sternal Closure
Marc W. Gerdisch, MD (Indianapolis, IN), reviews the historic technique for sternal closure with metal wires and how technology is changing the way sternotomies are treated following cardiothoracic surgery.
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Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears
The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor comprise the posterosuperior rotator cuff. Tears affecting this functional unit may involve a variety of treatment approaches, including repair, cable reconstruction, and superior capsular reconstruction procedures.
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Adult Congenital Ross Procedure: History, Evidence, and Patient Selection
Thomas G. Caranasos, MD (Naples, FL), discusses the resurgence of the Ross procedure for aortic valve replacement, exploring historical context, clinical rationale, and patient selection criteria.
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Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears: Rotator Cable Reconstruction With Biologic Tuberoplasty
Christopher Adams, MD (Naples, FL), and Misty Suri, MD (New Orleans, LA), demonstrate the technique and order of operations for combining a rotator cable reconstruction with a biologic tuberoplasty to treat massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. They briefly review the...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Literature Review on Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Procedures
Heather A. Campion, MD (Eugene, OR), discusses the substantial and growing body of literature supporting WALANT carpal tunnel release, highlighting evidence on its safety, clinical outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
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Dr. Denard Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Rotator Cuff Tears: Opening the CuffMend™ Graft Spreader in a Tight Space
Patrick J. Denard, MD (Medford, OR), demonstrates a quick tip for efficiently opening the graft spreader in a tight subacromial space during a CuffMend™ rotator cuff augmentation procedure.
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Algorithmic Approach to Multi-Ligamentous Knee Injuries
At the Sports Medicine Fellows Forum, Rachel M. Frank, MD (Denver, CO), discusses an algorithm and approach to treating multi-ligamentous injuries of the knee, including order of operations and tips and pearls.
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Surgical Technique and Tips for Endoscopic Transforaminal Approach During Discectomy
During Spine Evolutions, Wade K. Jensen, MD (Afton, Wyoming), reviews surgical tips and targeting techniques for the transforaminal approach to endoscopic discectomy.
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Biology of a Platelet and the Science of PRP
At the Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum (OTIF), Michael R. Baria, MD (Columbus, OH), reviews the basic science of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and how different PRP preparations relate to patient selection.
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Proximal Biceps Tendinopathy: Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis With the TensionTight™ Locking Button
Matthew T. Provencher, MD (Vail, CO), performs a subpectoral biceps tenodesis with the TensionTight™ locking button.
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Spinal Arthritis: Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Foraminotomy
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad (Zurich, Switzerland) performs a posterior endoscopic foraminotomy at the C4-C5 level.
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Glenohumeral Joint Arthritis: Literature Review on Stemless Implants for Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
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.
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