April 2018

Introduction Proximal humerus fractures account for 4-6% of fractures.1 Concomitant neurovascular injury to the surrounding brachial plexus and axillary artery have previously been reported in 6.2%2 and 0.09%3 of patients respectively. The current evidence reporting the diagnosis and management of axillary artery or anterior circumflex humeral artery injuries in the setting of … [Read more...] about Proximal humerus fracture-dislocation with intraoperative avulsion of the Anterior Circumflex Humeral artery

Introduction:  Osteonecrosis of the knee can be differentiated into two main categories: (1) primary, spontaneous, or idiopathic osteonecrosis and (2) secondary osteonecrosis, which is more prevalent in certain patients such as those who have undergone transplantation, steroid therapy, or patients who have systemic diseases such as lupus, sickle cell, Gaucher’s, and … [Read more...] about Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Condyles After Using Radiofrequency for an Arthroscopic Anterior Interval Release Procedure

Introduction Anatomic fracture reduction is a valuable tool in the arsenal of any orthopaedic surgeon responsible for fracture care.  Primary bone healing, or Haversian remolding, occurs in response to a low strain environment with anatomic reduction and absolute stability constructs.  Simple diaphyseal fractures will have a high strain environment if not fixed anatomically, … [Read more...] about Intramedullary Minifragmentary Plate Fixation: A Helpful Reduction Tool