Endoscopic Fusions for Spinal Arthritis
At the Spine Evolutions course, Raymond J. Gardocki, MD (Nashville, TN), discusses endoscopic fusions and why the endoscopic approach benefits patients.
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Spine Evolutions: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection (MBT)
Michael Gallizzi, MD (Vail, CO), provides an overview of medial branch nerve transection for facet arthritis and discusses the clinical advantages of using ultra-minimally invasive surgery to manage facet-mediated back pain.
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Improving Operative Times With Tubular Fascia Closure
At the Spine Evolutions course, Michael A. Gallizzi, MD (Vail, CO), describes how standard tubular fascia closure takes an extended period of time without advanced instrumentation. He presents a technique for closing fascia faster and more efficiently.
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Meniscal Pathologies: Meniscal Allograft Transplant Using All-Suture Implants and a Peripheral Suture Augmentation
Patrick A. Smith, MD (Naples, FL), demonstrates a meniscal allograft transplant using SutureLoc™ implants to secure the roots and a peripheral suture through the base of the meniscus for hoop stress stabilization. Dr. Smith uses a Mason-Allen suture configuration for...
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Ankle Fractures: Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair Using the Mini Comprehensive Fixation System
Eric W. Tan, MD (Los Angeles, CA), uses the Mini Comprehensive Fixation System Y-plate to stabilize a medial malleolus fracture.
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Overview of Patellofemoral Instability
At the Sports Medicine Fellows Forum, Seth L. Sherman, MD (Redwood City, CA), discusses the pathology and classifications of patellofemoral instability and indications for differing surgical techniques.
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Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee: Particulated Osteochondral Autograft Procedure for Condylar Defects
Brian J. Cole, MD (Chicago, IL), demonstrates the AutoCart™ procedure—a particulated osteochondral autograft transplant procedure that includes autograft cartilage and bone, allograft cartilage, autologous thrombin, and autologous conditioned plasma.
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Hallux Valgus: Literature Review on First TMT Joint Hypermobility
Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM (Des Moines, IA), reviews current literature about whether hypermobility of the 1st tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint is a cause or consequence of hallux valgus.
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Shoulder Arthroscopy Essentials: Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Axillary Nerve
Christopher Adams, MD (Naples, FL), explores the arthroscopic anatomy of the axillary nerve. He highlights the course the nerve takes through the axilla and details its location in reference to surrounding anatomic landmarks.
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Dr. Domb Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Hip Arthroscopy Essentials: Tensioning the LoopLoc™ Knotless Implant During Hip Capsular Closure
Benjamin G. Domb, MD (Chicago, IL), demonstrates a helpful tip for decreasing friction between sutures and tissue during final limb tensioning of the LoopLoc™ implant for hip capsular closure.
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An Algorithmic Approach for Proximal Humerus Fractures
At the Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum, Wesley Phipatanakul, MD (Loma Linda, CA), discusses case examples highlighting multiple surgical modalities and concludes with an algorithmic approach to treatment for proximal humerus fractures.
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5th Metatarsal Fractures: Fifth Metatarsal Intramedullary Screw Fixation With a Jones Screw
In this video, Anand Vora, MD (Chicago, IL), demonstrates fixation of a 5th metatarsal fracture with a solid Jones screw.
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Dr. Maak Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Anterolateral Instability: X Marks the Spot
Travis G. Maak, MD (Salt Lake City, UT), shows a quick tip for ensuring secure fixation of the IT band graft when performing a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) using the Double Knotless Knee FiberTak® anchor.
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Coronal Malalignment: When to Perform Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
At the Patellofemoral Forum, Jonathan C. Riboh, MD (Charlotte, NC), explores decision-making for tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) in managing patellar instability, emphasizing a comprehensive evaluation of anatomical, biomechanical, and patient-specific factors.
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Traumatic Meniscus Tears in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population
Jeffrey Nepple, MD (St. Louis, MO), discusses pediatric and adolescent meniscus pathology, focusing on traumatic meniscal tears, their anatomy, tear patterns, imaging considerations, and modern repair strategies to optimize long-term knee health.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries: Literature Review on ACL Reconstruction With InternalBrace™ Technique
Patrick A. Smith, MD (Naples, FL), reviews impactful translational, biomechanical, and clinical research on ACL reconstruction using the InternalBrace™ technique. Dr. Smith also reviews return-to-sport and reinjury rates in young, high-risk athletes undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with and without the...
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Lisfranc Injuries: Knotless Fixation Using the Mini TightRope® Implant
Carl T. Hasselman, MD (Bridgeport, WV), demonstrates the use of the 2.7 mm Knotless Mini TightRope® implant for Lisfranc injuries.
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Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy: Cowboy Way—Biologic Augmentation for Reparable Cuff Tears
Patrick A. Smith, MD (Columbia, MO), discusses biologic augmentation options and techniques for rotator cuff repair.
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Evolution of Syndesmosis Reduction and Fixation in Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries
At the Flexible Syndesmotic Fixation in the Trauma Patient Course, Andrew R. Hsu, MD (Orange, CA), discusses our evolving understanding of optimal syndesmosis reduction and fixation.
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Preoperative Evaluation of ACL Tears in Patients With Open Growth Plates
At the Peds to Pros course, Jeffrey J. Nepple, MD (St. Louis, MO), reviews pertinent considerations for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with ACL tears.
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Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and Labral Tears: Literature Update on Bony Abnormalities and FAI
Asheesh Bedi, MD (Chicago, IL), provides an update to the current literature on FAI and explores operative considerations to help maximize future patient outcomes.
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Backside Seating Considerations of the Glenoid Component in Shoulder Arthroplasty
Justin W. Griffin, MD (Virginia Beach, VA), discusses important considerations when determining the amount of backside seating in both anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using the Virtual Implant Positioning™ (VIP™) preoperative planning system.
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Hip Arthroscopy Essentials: Arthroscopic Capsulotomy of the Hip
Carl H. Wierks, MD (Grand Rapids, MI), demonstrates the surgical technique for performing an arthroscopic capsulotomy of the hip using the retractable cannulated knife.
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The Future of Endoscopic Spine
At the Spine Evolutions course, Peter Derman, MD (Dallas, TX), covers the historical progression of endoscopic spine surgery. While navigating the learning curve, he describes cases and focuses on the visualization achieved with an endoscope.
