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2018 AJSM Lateral patellar dislocations are the second leading cause of traumatic knee hemarthroses, and recurrent patellar dislocations often require surgery. The medial knee structures responsible for stabilization of the patellofemoral joint are the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), the medial [...]

The American Journal of Orthopedics 2017 We describe the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and complications of a 27-year-old male paraskiier who sustained a closed high-velocity knee dislocation after colliding with a tree at a speed of 45 mph and falling 40 [...]

Rotational instability of the knee in the presence of intact cruciate and collateral ligaments is a complex clinical problem to accurately diagnose and treat. Although advances in anatomic and biomechanical understanding of the knee have led to improved treatment of [...]

2017 AJSM Few studies have reported on the incidence, injury mechanisms, ligament injury patterns, and associated injuries of knee dislocations. Most studies are retrospective in nature, and few patients are included. The incidence of these injuries is reported to be [...]

2017 Arthroscopy The fabella is a sesamoid bone located in the posterolateral aspect of the knee, embedded in the muscular and tendon fibers of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle. It articulates anteriorly with the posterior surface of the [...]

Uptake of physical activity guidelines would improve health and reduce mortality in older adults. Although research and guidelines reinforce the need for strength and balance training, regular participation in both these activities among older adults is as low as 5%, [...]

2016 KSSTA The purpose of this report was to describe the surgical technique for and outcomes after a modified physeal-sparing posterolateral corner reconstruction in a 12-year-old skeletally immature male with a mid-substance fibular collateral ligament tear, a proximal posterior tibiofibular [...]

JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2013 Symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the knee pose a considerable treatment challenge to orthopaedic surgeons, particularly when they occur in young active patients. This case report studies a patient with a large osteochondral lesion [...]

AJSM 2012 Classically, hip capsule tears are treated with surgical repair; however, there may be a role for less invasive therapies in select patients with certain occult hip capsular injuries.  This particular study involved a 27-year old male professional soccer [...]

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPEDICS 2011 Knee osteochondral lesions can be debilitating. Multiple procedures have been used to manage these defects. Osteochondral autograft transplantation is one such option. Download Full Article

KSSTA 2009 Lateral femoral condyle fractures following an ACL reconstruction are rare. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a lateral femoral condyle fracture following a revision ACL reconstruction. The patient's fracture was intra-articular, had a significant amount [...]

AJSM 2008 Patellar tendon ruptures have been reported after steroid use,trauma,and central-third patellar tendon removal for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction; in patients with collagen-vascular disease; and  spontaneously. However, ruptures of the patellar tendon are uncommon in patients with open [...]

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPEDICS 2007 Bilateral knee dislocations seldom occur, and fewer than a dozen cases of bilateral luxatio erecta humeri (erect dislocation of the shoulder) have been reported. Download Full Article

AJSM 2004 All-inside meniscal repairs using bioabsorbable repair devices have been a new tool for orthopaedic surgeons in the treatment of meniscal tears. Download Full Article

JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND REALTED SURGERY 1995 Lipoma arborescens is a rare intra-articular lesion consisting of a villous lipomatous proliferation of the synovial lining. This case report draws attention to the history, physical findings, and arthroscopic appearance of lipoma arborescens, a rare lesion [...]

ORTHOPEDICS 1993 Warfarin sodium is one of the most commonly prescribed oral anticoagulants. It has been proven to be an effective agent in the prophylaxis of thromboembolic disease and fatal pulmonary embolism in total joint arthroplasty and emergency hip fracture surgery. Download Full Article

ORTHOPAEDIC REVIEW 1992 The results of segmental spinal stabilization and fusion in nine patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are reviewed. Download Full Article

JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY 1992 Chondrocalcinosis, although very rare in young adults, can occur in some young patients. Although its presenting clinical history or radiographic findings may resemble those of an intraarticular loose body, chondrocalcinosis can occur in [...]

JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 1990 We are reporting the case of a patient who had idiopathic osteonecrosis of the patella. To our knowledge, this is the first such report. Download Full Article