Arthoscopy
Case Reports
Iatrogenic Transection of the Peroneal and Partial Transection of the Tibial Nerve During Arthroscopic Lateral Meniscal Debridement and Removal of Osteochondral Fragment
Knee arthroscopy is a common orthopedic procedure that is generally considered relatively safe, with overall complication rates reported between 1...
Original Research
Effect of Capsulotomy on Hip Stability—A Consideration During Hip Arthroscopy
We conducted a study to further understand the effect of capsulotomy on hip joint stability using an in vitro cadaver model. Thirteen fresh-frozen...
Clinical Review
Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is caused by conflicts among the femoral head–neck...
Commentary
Is There a Role for Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Arthritis?
Original Research
Ultrasound and Clinical Evaluation of Soft-Tissue Versus Hardware Biceps Tenodesis: Is Hardware Tenodesis Worth the Cost?
This study assesses the failure rate of soft-tissue versus hardware fixation of biceps tenodesis by ultrasound to determine if the expense of a...
Case Reports
Locked Knee Caused by Lateral Meniscal Capsular Disruption: Verification by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopy
Locking of the knee is commonly reported in patients presenting to an orthopedic surgeon. This case report describes a rare cause of knee locking...
Case Reports
Nonfatal Air Embolism During Shoulder Arthroscopy
An air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of shoulder arthroscopy. In this article, we report the case of a patient who...
Tips
Arthroscopic Acetabular Recession With Chondrolabral Preservation
Cam and pincer lesions found in femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) serve as bony substrates for the development of labral tears and can lead to...
Tips
Arthroscopically-Assisted Removal of Retained Loose Bodies in Acute Acetabular Fractures: A Modified Technique
Arthroscopically-assisted extraction of loose bodies retained in a hip joint after hip dislocation or acetabular fracture in the acute setting...
Article
Hip Arthroscopy: A New Application of an Existing Technology
Peter D. McCann, MD, Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Orthopedics, and Mark J. Philippon, Program Chair of the Hip Program at the 2nd...
Conference Coverage
2nd Annual Emerging Techniques in Orthopedics Meeting—Las Vegas
Quadriceps Tendon Construction in MPFL Quadriceps tendon construction is a reliable technique for medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL)...