Background Arthroscopic stabilization for anterior shoulder instability has been reported to
result in a higher rate of recurrent instability compared to traditional open techniques. …

Purpose of review The purpose of this study is to review the current literature of Achilles
tendon injuries, specifically chronic tendinopathy and acute ruptures in regard to etiology, …

Purpose: The authors analyzed all the complications associated with the first 100 hydroxyapatite
orbital implants performed by one surgeon, and compare scleral wrapping versus …

Background: The current study presents our experience with conversion of failed TAA to
fusion. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of all failed total ankles converted to …

Five patients have been treated for six hook of the hamate fractures over the past 8 years by
the authors. Of these, four patients were professional baseball play ers and one patient was …

Process and tubercle fractures of the talus and calcaneus can be a source of significant pain
and dysfunction. Successful management requires extensive knowledge of the complex …

Forearm compartment syndrome is an entity often asso-ciated with upper extremity trauma."*
Early diagnosis and treatment (fasciotomy) is essential for a successful outcome. Usually, …

Background: Anomalous distal insertion of the peroneus brevis muscle belly has been implicated
as a possible etiology of tears of the peroneus brevis tendon. The purpose of this study …

Avulsion fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus occurs after
forceful dorsiflexion-pronation of the ankle. We evaluated five patients who had sustained this …

Background: K-wire fixation has been the most common method of fixation for hammertoe
deformity. However intramedullary devices are gaining ground in both number of available …