Introduction Owing to the unique anatomy and range-of-motion (ROM) demands of the shoulder, coordination of several static and dynamic stabilizers is necessary to maintain shoulder stability. This coordination can be disrupted, most commonly secondary to acute traumatic dislocation or atraumatic…
Introduction Meniscal injury is the most common knee pathological condition encountered in orthopaedic clinics. Although only a few decades ago the menisci were considered a vestigial structure, today we understand their importance as key structures in providing optimal knee function.…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal deficiency alters knee function and predisposes the patient to accelerated degenerative osteoarthritis. Combined ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) has been advocated to treat this combined deficiency. During…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis The goal of this chapter is to discuss the indications, operative technique, and rehabilitation protocol for arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using an acellular dermal allograft Important points Arthroscopic SCR provides significant pain relief and improvement in…