Distal Radius, Metacarpal, and Phalangeal Fractures
Fractures can affect many of the bones that make up the hand and wrist, including the radius, metacarpals, and phalanges. Varied techniques and implants are available for operative fixation.
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Scapholunate Ligament Injuries: Arthroscopic Volar Scapholunate Capsulodesis
Sanj Kakar, MD (Rochester, MN), performs an arthroscopic volar scapholunate capsulodesis (stage 1 Garcia-Elias) using the NanoNeedle Scope system.
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SpeedBridge™ Technique in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
At the Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum (OTIF), Peter J. Millet, MD (Vail, CO), shares his journey in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair including his transition to using soft anchors medially for double-row rotator cuff repairs.
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Dr. Brockmeier Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Glenohumeral Joint Instability: Knotless FiberTak® “Floss”
Stephen Brockmeier, MD (Charlottesville, VA), shows a quick surgical tip to facilitate smoother suture passage when performing a glenoid labral repair.
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Anterolateral Instability: FiberStaple™ Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET) Using a Double Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchor
Aaron J. Krych, MD (Rochester, MN), demonstrates a modified Lemaire LET using the FiberStaple™ technique with a Double Knotless Knee FiberTak® anchor.
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360° Scapholunate Reconstruction for Scapholunate Ligament Injuries
At the Hand and Wrist Master Class: Carpal Instabilities, Steven Niedermeier, MD (Arlington, TX), discusses the indications for a 360° scapholunate reconstruction, provides a step-by-step review of the technique, and summarizes current literature to support the procedure for stage-specific scapholunate...
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Anterolateral Instability
Working in concert with the ACL, the anterolateral ligament (ALL) plays a role in providing rotatory stability to the knee. Current treatment concepts focus on lateral extra-articular procedures to reduce residual instability after knee injury.
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Knee Arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis presents along a spectrum of severity, requiring a patient-centered approach to treatment. Current treatment concepts explore surgical advances, including unicompartmental arthroplasty and high tibial osteotomy.
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Humeral Shaft Fractures
Careful evaluation of humeral shaft fractures and execution of surgical fixation are essential to avoid neurovascular involvement. Surgical management may involve a posterior approach, dissection through the triceps, and stabilization through plating and cerclage techniques.
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Anterior Glenohumeral Joint Instability
Glenohumeral joint instability most commonly occurs anteriorly. Current treatment concepts explore advances and indications for surgical management, from labral and ligamentous repair to glenoid reconstruction.
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The Role of Biologics in Cardiothoracic Surgery
At the Cardiothoracic Symposium, Thomas Caranasos, MD (Naples, FL), discusses the benefits of the use of platelet-rich plasma, the Thrombinator™ device, and JumpStart® antimicrobial dressing in cardiothoracic surgery.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery: Literature Review—Antimicrobial Wound Dressing
Zain Khalpey, MD (Scottsdale, AZ), discusses the literature behind the clinical benefits of using JumpStart® antimicrobial wound dressing for surgical site healing following sternal closure.
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Spinal Instability
Adequate spinal stability depends on the intricate balance between the biomechanics of the discs, facet joints, and supporting ligaments. A comprehensive understanding of these structures' contributions is essential for addressing spinal instability with surgical management.
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Soft Tissue Augmentation
During soft-tissue repair or reconstruction, augmentation with autografts or allografts may be used to supplement the procedures.
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Distal Femur Fractures
Distal femur fractures can be treated with a variety of surgical approaches. The level of comminution and intra-articular involvement will help determine plating and nailing fixation options.
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Radial Neck Fractures
Radial neck fractures vary in their level of bony displacement and effect on elbow function. If they impede elbow range of motion, surgical management is typically indicated to restore arm and forearm functions
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Posterior Glenohumeral Joint Instability: Posterior Instability With Knotless FiberTak® Soft Anchors Using Sequential Tensioning of the Repair
Stephen A. Parada, MD (Augusta, GA), demonstrates a posterior glenoid labral repair using Knotless 1.8 FiberTak® soft anchors. He describes a technique for sequential tensioning of the repair sutures to dial in the desired tension for each anchor.
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Medial Ankle Instability
While less common than lateral instability, medial ankle instability typically results from damage to two or more components of the deltoid ligament complex. Treatment options for medial ankle instability range from conservative methods to surgical interventions, including repair, reconstruction, and...
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SutureLoc™ Implant: Innovative Solutions
In this episode host Christopher Adams, MD, and leading surgeons provide insight into the innovative use of the SutureLoc implant for meniscal root repair and review relevant scientific literature. Joining Dr. Adams in-studio are Aaron J. Krych MD (Rochester, MN),...
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Dr. Romeo Demonstrates Tips and Pearls for Glenohumeral Joint Arthritis: Glenosphere Insertion
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Chicago, IL), demonstrates a surgical pearl for simplifying insertion of the glenosphere during reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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The Art of Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
At the Trauma Fellowship Forum, Mark J. Gage, MD (Baltimore, MD), discusses pearls for percutaneous anterior column screws and techniques for percutaneous pelvis reduction with an audience of orthopedic trauma fellows.
