Surface Replacement Arthroplasty of the Humeral Head in Young, Active Patients: Midterm Results.

Background: The treatment of glenohumeral arthritis in young, active patients remains controversial. Standard total shoulder arthroplasty in this patient group has not obtained the same satisfaction rate as in older patients. One surgical option that has emerged is humeral resurfacing.

Comparison of partial versus complete arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears.

Background: Complete repair of massive rotator cuff tears can be limited by tendon retraction and poor tissue quality. When a complete repair cannot be accomplished, a significant partial repair may be possible.

Hypothesis: A partial repair will yield comparable outcomes to complete repair of massive rotator cuff tears in this specific patient population.

A simple and accurate method for determining leg length in primary total hip arthroplasty.

Reconstruction of appropriate leg length is an important part of soft-tissue balance in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is one of the more common reasons for litigation after otherwise successful THA. The purpose of the study reported here was to analyze the accuracy of using preoperative templating and intraoperative referencing of the well leg to determine postoperative leg length in unilateral primary THA.