Overview: Clavicular fractures, commonly known as collarbone fractures, are frequent injuries, making up 2.6-5% of all fractures and 35-44% of shoulder girdle injuries. These fractures often occur due to direct impacts, falls on the shoulder, or sports-related incidents. What is the Clavicle? The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long bone
Indications for Elbow Arthroplasty The elbow is a necessary joint for normal functioning in daily life, yet it is susceptible to various degenerative conditions and traumatic lesions or posttraumatic sequelae. In contrast to other joints, such as the hip or knee, elbow function cannot be easily replaced or bypassed by
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Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows orthopedic surgeons to examine and treat problems within the hip joint using small incisions. This technique employs an arthroscope, a small camera inserted into the joint, which projects images onto a video monitor. These images guide the surgeon in using
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A clavicle fracture, commonly known as a collarbone break, is a prevalent shoulder injury, constituting about 5% of all adult fractures. This injury typically results from a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm, causing the bone to snap or break due to the pressure. Causes and Symptoms of
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Arthroscopy is a surgical technique employed by orthopaedic surgeons to diagnose and treat joint problems. Derived from the Greek words “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look), arthroscopy literally means “to look within the joint.” What is Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy involves making a small incision in the patient’s skin and
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DEFINITION Extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) subluxation occurs when the separate subsheath of the sixth dorsal compartment is torn or attenuated. This results in the ECU tendon moving out of its groove in the ulna, often causing a painful click during resisted supination, ulnar deviation, and mild palmar flexion. ANATOMY The
Definition A triceps tendon rupture occurs when the tendon tears or avulses from its insertion point on the olecranon, resulting in difficulty or inability to extend the elbow against gravity or resistance. Complete ruptures involving all three heads of the triceps tendon (long, lateral, and medial) typically require surgical intervention.
Definition Medial epicondylitis, often referred to as golfer’s elbow, involves tendinosis at the origin of the flexor-pronator mass. Despite its name, this condition is more commonly associated with racquet sports and manual labor. Anatomy The common flexor-pronator origin is located primarily on the anterior aspect of the medial epicondyle. It
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Definition Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, involves tendinosis at the origin of the common wrist extensors. A more accurate term is lateral elbow tendinopathy, reflecting the condition’s degenerative nature. Anatomy The common extensor origin is located on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. This origin includes the extensor
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Definition Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability can be acute or chronic, unidirectional (volar or dorsal) or bidirectional, and isolated or associated with other injuries. Clinically significant instability is often identified by increased anteroposterior translation of the DRUJ with passive manipulation compared to the normal side. DRUJ dislocation or instability is
Definition The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is a crucial structure on the ulnar side of the wrist with several important roles: Extending the gliding surface of the radiocarpal joint Cushioning and stabilizing the ulnar carpus Stabilizing the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) Injuries to the TFCC can cause ulnar-sided wrist pain,
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Definition An Essex-Lopresti injury, or longitudinal radioulnar dissociation (LRUD), occurs when a violent compressive load to the wrist results in a triad of injuries: disruption of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), tear of the interosseous ligament complex (IOLC), and fracture of the radial head. Anatomy Pathogenesis Natural History Patient History
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