Introduction The treatment of lesions of the superior labrum has advanced considerably over the past two decades of shoulder arthroscopy, as has understanding of this complex structure. A rarely recognized source of shoulder pain in the latter part of the…
Relevant Anatomy and Biomechanics Osteology Skeletal growth around the elbow typically follows a characteristic development process. The elbow joint consists of the articulation of the distal humerus with the ulna (the ulnohumeral joint), the articulation of the distal humerus with…
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture In 1941, Dobbie was the first to report the results of surgical reattachment of the distal biceps tendon. He recommended routine tenodesis of the biceps to the brachialis because of the risks associated with anatomic repair…
Posterior shoulder instability is a unique condition that not only represents a spectrum of instability, but can also be difficult to diagnose and technically challenging to treat. Although less common than anterior shoulder instability, accounting for only 2% to 10%…