A 25-year-old male developed left knee pain several years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. MRI showed a suspected cyclops lesion over the anterior portion of the knee. The patient underwent diagnostic knee arthroscopy with lesion removal, and it was discovered the patient had a tenosynovial giant cell tumor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adolescent clavicle fractures have traditionally been treated nonoperatively; however, recent literature in adults has shown improved outcomes with operative treatment of displaced and shortened clavicle fractures. It has been suggested that these results may translate to adolescents. This study presents an initial look at outcomes for operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adolescents using an intramedullary clavicle pin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeriprosthetic humeral fractures present a treatment challenge for the orthopedic surgeon. The overall incidence of fracture is between 0.5% and 3%, with the majority of fractures occurring intraoperatively and involving the humeral diaphysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAm J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)
March 2005