Intramedullary versus locking plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures: indications and technical considerations.

Background: The incidence of proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) continues to increase with an aging population, and intramedullary nailing (IMN) and locking plate fixation are two commonly employed techniques for the surgical management of PHF. However, the optimal fixation method can be a source of ongoing controversy. Some influencing factors include the extent of humeral head involvement, fracture complexity, patient age, and surgeon preference.

Postless Hip Arthroscopy: A Technical Note on Obtaining Distraction.

Hip arthroscopy techniques continue to evolve. Historically, a post has been used as an aid to establish adequate hip joint distraction. However, this technique is associated with potentially devastating postoperative pudendal nerve injury and other urologic and gynecologic complications.

Adhesive Capsulitis.

Adhesive capsulitis, colloquially known as "frozen shoulder," is a relatively common disorder, affecting approximately 2% to 5% of the general population. The incidence may be higher as the condition can be relatively mild and self-limited and thus many patients who experience it may never present for treatment. It involves a pathologic process of gradual fibrosis of the glenohumeral joint that leads to limited active and passive range of motion, contracture of the joint capsule, and shoulder pain.