Research
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Indications and Techniques
Glenohumeral arthritis includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis has been treated successfully with total shoulder arthroplasty for many years.
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Arthritis affecting the shoulder includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, posttraumatic arthritis, cuff tear arthropathy...
Allergy/Hypersensitivity Reactions as a Predisposing Factor to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I in Orthopedic Patients
Several predisposing conditions have been associated with complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I). The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between a history of allergy/hypersensitivity reactions and CRPS I in orthopedic patients. Orthopedic patients with CRPS I (n=115) who experienced pain relief after a...
Management of Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
Acromioclavicular joint injuries are among the most common shoulder girdle injuries in athletes and most commonly result from a direct force to the acromion with the arm in an adducted position.Acromioclavicular joint injuries often present with associated injuries to the glenohumeral joint, including an increased incidence of...
Needle assisted arthroscopic clysis of the medial collateral ligament of the knee: a simple technique to improve exposure in arthroscopic knee surgery
During knee arthroscopy, narrowness and tightness maybe encountered in the medial compartment that does not allow sufficient visualization or instrumentation. When this occurs, our team has found it helpful to per-form a percutaneous clysis of the deep portion of the medial collateral ligament with a spinal needle. With the knee...
Functional Outcomes After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Obese Patients
Obesity is increasingly prevalent in the United States. There are several reports of outcomes in obese patients after total knee or hip replacement. The purpose of this study was to compare the functional outcomes and complications of obese patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty with those of overweight or normal-weight...
Management of failed metal-backed glenoid component in patients with bilateral total shoulder arthroplasty
Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is successful in providing pain relief and functional improvements for patients with shoulder arthritis. Outcomes are directly correlated with implant position and fixation, which ultimately affects wear and longevity. Metal-backed glenoid components were introduced as an alternative to the standard...
Pathophysiology and biomechanics of glenohumeral instability
IntroductIon Hippocrates was the first to investigate the pathophysiology of the unstable shoulder (anterior instability and treatment) over 1,000 years ago. Early investigations attributed instability to traumatic events or congenital shoulder abnormalities. The capsuloligamentous complex of the glenohumeral joint was first described in 1829 as consisting of the superior, middle, and inferior glenohumeral ligaments.
Recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder associated with full-thickness rotator cuff tear
Introduction Full-thickness rotator cuff tears associated with anterior glenohumeral instability are rare in patients younger than 40 Years.
Management of Shoulder Instability in the Skeletally Immature Patient
Several studies have focused on management of shoulder instability in the adolescent and young adult population. However, a paucity of literature exists regarding shoulder dislocation in the skeletally immature population. The presence of an open physis makes the dislocated pediatric shoulder a challenging clinical...
