Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition that can lead to chronic pain, disability, decreased quality of life and inability to perform activities of daily living. Authors have reported that OA and diabetes are responsible for the largest increase in…
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…
The patellar and quadriceps tendons along with the patella make up the extensor mechanism of the knee. Disease of the extensor mechanism tendons ranges from tendinopathy to complete rupture. Tendinopathies commonly affect healthy athletes secondary to chronic overuse, but they…
Patellofemoral pain is common, with an incidence as high as 50% in some populations. Often referred to as anterior knee pain, patellofemoral pain can be challenging for both patients and clinicians, as it can often be difficult to determine the…
Articular cartilage defects in the knee ( Fig. 97.1 ) are common and often result in pain and dysfunction. Over the past several decades, research efforts have focused on better understanding how to diagnose and treat these lesions. Comprised predominately…
Injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint are common occurrences in the athletic patient population, with approximately 9% of all shoulder injuries involving the AC joint. Injuries to the sternoclavicular (SC) joint are less common, accounting for up to 3% of…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder is a typically atraumatic condition resulting in the ability to dislocate or subluxate the glenohumeral joint anteriorly, posteriorly, and inferiorly. Patients with atraumatic MDI generally have pathologic laxity contributing to their…