Double Trouble: Combined Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Tear.

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and superior labrum anterior posterior tears are usually treated in a staged manner due to different post-operative therapy needs. This case describes successful combined surgery with expedited physical therapy.

In-Season Management of Shoulder Instability: How to Evaluate, Treat, and Safely Return to Sport.

Purpose Of Review: Anterior glenohumeral instability is a common injury in contact and collision athletes, and in-season management remains a controversial topic.

Recent Findings: Several recent studies have examined non-operative and operative management of in-season athletes after instability events. Non-operative treatment is associated with faster return to play and higher rates of recurrent instability.

Incidence of anterior tibial spine fracture among skiers does not differ with age.

Purpose: Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is common in alpine skiing in the form of either an intra-substance ACL tear or anterior tibial spine fracture (ATSF). Anterior tibial spine fractures are typically reported in children. However, several case reports describe these injuries in adults while skiing.

Plastics in Total Knee Replacement: Processing to Performance.

Polyethylene (PE) is the key component of total knee replacement (TKR). The wear of polyethylene, a common cause of revision surgeries, depends on multiple factors. The mechanical properties, wear characteristics, and oxidative resistance of PE can be manipulated by the techniques of processing, sterilization, and packaging methods.