Abrasiveness of high-strength sutures used in rotator cuff surgery: are they all the same?
The suture-tendon interface remains the most common point of failure in rotator cuff repairs via suture pullout. Several high-strength braided sutures are available for rotator cuff surgery and are more abrasive than monofilaments. However, a comparison of these sutures has not been performed in a tissue model.
Ligament Reconstruction and Interposition Arthroplasty of the Acromioclavicular Joint
Distal clavicle excision (DCE) for acromioclavicular (AC) joint primary osteoarthritis and post-traumatic arthritis has been shown to have good to excellent outcomes. However, there are studies that report significant rates of residual AC joint pain and distal clavicle instability after open and arthroscopic techniques.
Acute surgical management of proximal humerus fractures: ORIF vs. hemiarthroplasty vs. reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Proximal humerus fracture treatment varies by surgeon preference and patient factors. This study compares patient and fracture characteristics, with outcomes between current surgical treatment options.
Assessing the reading level of online sarcoma patient education materials
Cancer patients rely on patient education materials (PEMs) to gather information regarding their disease. Patients who are better informed about their illness have better health outcomes. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that PEMs be written at a sixth- to seventh-grade reading level.
Cost-Effectiveness of Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies-A Systematic Review
Widespread screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has reduced its incidence and mortality. Previous studies investigated the economic effects of CRC screening. We performed a systematic review to provide up-to-date evidence of the cost effectiveness of CRC screening strategies by answering 3 research questions.
Giant epidermal cyst of the arm: a rare presentation
A giant epidermal cyst is a benign soft tissue mass commonly involving the trunk, hand and face. The authors report a rare presentation of a 69-year-old man who presented with a painful, slow-growing left arm mass for 30 years duration.
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in Patients Older Than Sixty-five: Indications for Cuff Repair versus Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
The decision to perform rotator cuff repair (RCR) versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) for massive rotator cuff tear (MCT) without arthritis can be difficult. Our aim was to identify preoperative variables that are influential in a surgeon's decision to choose one of the two procedures and evaluate outcomes.
Reconstruction of Traumatic Central Slip Injuries: Technique Using a Slip of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Multiple reconstruction techniques have been described for correction of boutonniere deformities including direct repair, central slip reconstruction, lateral band reconstruction, transverse retinacular ligament reconstruction, staged reconstruction, and extensor tenotomy.
Exceptionally large, atypically located spindle cell lipoma
Spindle cell lipomas are a rare subtype of lipoma typically occurring in the shawl region of middle-aged men with a characteristic histological appearance consisting of mature adipocytes, ropey collagen and spindle cells.
ORIF of Distal Humerus Fractures with Modern Pre-contoured Implants is Still Associated with a High Rate of Complications
The purpose of this study was to identify complications after operative treatment of distal humerus fractures with anatomic, pre-contoured, locking distal humeral plates. We hypothesized that these fractures have high complication rates despite the use of these modern implants.
What is the Real Rate of Radial Nerve Injury After Humeral Nonunion Surgery?
To determine the radial nerve palsy (RNP) rate and predictors of injury after humeral nonunion repair in a large multicenter sample.
Henry Versus Thompson Approach for Fixation of Proximal Third Radial Shaft Fractures: A Multicenter Study
To compare the volar Henry and dorsal Thompson approaches with respect to outcomes and complications for proximal third radial shaft fractures.
Transolecranon Distal Humerus Fractures: A Mini Review
Transolecranon distal humerus fractures are uncommon injuries. The purpose of this study is to review the outcomes and complications associated with transolecranon distal humerus fractures.
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Early Outcomes of Suture Anchor Repair with Suture Tape Augmentation
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the early outcomes of thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repair using suture anchors with suture tape augmentation.
The effect of single-dose, preoperative intravenous tranexamic acid on early postoperative pain scores after rotator cuff repair: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly used in upper and lower limb arthroplasty to limit blood loss and postoperative hematoma formation. The role of TXA in rotator cuff repair (RCR) surgery is less defined. This trial assessed the effect of preoperative TXA on early postoperative pain scores.
Distal humerus fractures managed with open reduction and internal fixation or total elbow arthroplasty result in similar range of motion and reoperation rates
The purpose of our study was to evaluate complications in intraarticular distal humerus fractures in patients above 50 years of age treated with either total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
Thrower's Elow: Outcomes and recurrance of elbow pain in pediatric athletes
Thrower’s Elbow (TE) is an overuse injury of the medial elbow in pediatric, throwing athletes. The purpose of this study is to report the outcomes of TE in pediatric, throwing athletes.
Anatomic variations of the supinator nerve for transfer to the posterior interosseous nerve in tetraplegia
The anatomy of the supinator nerve was evaluated in 20 fresh-frozen cadavers. Variations in branching patterns, number of motor branches and distance of the branch points from the radial nerve relative to the radiocapitellar joint are described.