Radiographs Plain radiographs offer an indirect evaluation of the rotator cuff and soft tissue of the shoulder joint, and this imaging modality is an important tool in the diagnosis of shoulder pathology. There are multiple imaging findings that can provide…
Introduction Rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff pathology are exceedingly common causes of shoulder pain, with many studies citing them as the leading causes of shoulder pain. Successful treatment of rotator cuff disorders hinges on making an accurate diagnosis. Clinicians…
Introduction Rotator cuff disease is prevalent in the aging population and is the most common cause of shoulder disability. Considerable controversy exists in the orthopedic community regarding the optimal management of rotator cuff pathology. By studying the natural history, we…
Introduction The shoulder is a complex anatomic structure due to its multiple passive and active structures working together for stability and joint motion. The shoulder’s ability for multiple degrees of motion is based on the interaction of multiple structures that…
Introduction Recent advances in arthroscopic techniques, instrumentation, and implants have revolutionized the management of rotator cuff pathology. For nearly all rotator cuff tear types, arthroscopic repair has been repeatedly demonstrated to be safe and effective when compared with equivalent open…
Introduction Traditional comprehension of anatomy cannot keep up with technologic progress in medicine, especially advances in shoulder surgery. The rapid pace of technologic change in arthroscopic procedures and practices and advances in imaging methods require a better comprehension of detailed…
There are many challenges facing the sports physician in the care of the spine in pediatric athletes. They may be asked to evaluate a child or adolescent with a known condition and assess whether he or she can safely participate…
The incidence of sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) has continued to increase during the past decade. The two most common athletic activities associated with emergency department treatment for TBI are bicycling and football. Risk for TBI is inherent…
Most of the injuries that occur in the ankle and foot of the pediatric athlete are not unique to athletic participation but occur normally during childhood. However, some injuries occur with greater frequency in the athlete. The conditions covered in…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in skeletally immature athletes were traditionally thought to be rare. Historically, the incidence of ACL rupture in this population was reported as 1% to 3.4%. Avulsion of the tibial…