Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.

The treatment of the massive irreparable rotator cuff tear poses a challenging problem. Tendon transfers offer a solution for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. The lower trapezius tendon transfer with incorporation of an Achilles tendon allograft has emerged as an effective way to restore strength and function in select patients.

Natural History of Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tears.

Purpose Of Review: In the past several years, there have been significant advances in our understanding of the natural history of rotator cuff disease. Studies have continued to provide valuable insight into the clinical, radiographic, and anatomic features of these atraumatic tears. Our purpose is to summarize the findings and contributions from these recent high-quality studies.

Pain Management Strategies in Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Pain control in total shoulder arthroplasty demands a multidisciplinary approach with collaboration between patients, surgeon, and anesthetist. A multimodal approach with preemptive medication, regional blockade, local anesthetics, and a combination of acetaminophen, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, tramadol, and gabapentinoids postoperatively leads to pain control and patient satisfaction. Assessment of patients' expectations constitutes a vital aspect of the preoperative patient evaluation.

Factors Contributing to Hospital Stay and Total Inpatient Charges in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Review of the National Inpatient Sample.

Unlabelled: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is commonly performed for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Given rising costs and declining reimbursements, identifying variables increasing length of stay (LOS) and total inpatient charges (TICs) of TAA is necessary for providing cost-effective care. The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was reviewed between 1993 and 2010, identifying LOS and TIC for TAA.

An Economic Analysis of MAC Versus WALANT: A Trigger Finger Release Surgery Case Study.

Background: There has been recent interest in wide awake hand surgery, also referred to as "wide awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet" (WALANT) surgery. Using a model of single trigger finger release (TFR) surgery, a hypothesis was made that WALANT would result in decreased hospital time and cost than patients receiving sedation with monitored anesthetic care (MAC).

Methods: Consecutive cases of single TFR surgery with MAC were compared with WALANT.

Peroneal Tendon Abnormalities on Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Foot and Ankle.

Background: Abnormalities of the peroneal tendons can frequently be identified on routine MRI of the foot and ankle. Previous studies in the orthopedic literature have discussed the prevalence of abnormal MRI findings in asymptomatic patients, most notably with regards to the spine and shoulder. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of abnormal findings of the peroneal tendons on MRI in asymptomatic individuals.

Arthroscopic posterior-inferior capsular release in the treatment of overhead athletes.

In this article, we present our technique for arthroscopic posterior-inferior capsular release and report the results of applying this technique in a population of athletes with symptomatic glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) that was unresponsive to nonoperative treatment and was preventing them from returning to sport. Fifteen overhead athletes met the inclusion criteria. Two were lost to follow-up.