Outcomes of chronic distal biceps reconstruction with tendon grafting: a matched comparison with primary repair.

Background: The purpose of this analysis was to analyze outcomes of distal biceps reconstruction with soft tissue allograft in the setting of chronic, irreparable distal biceps ruptures. The outcomes of these cases were then compared with a matched cohort of distal biceps ruptures that were able to be repaired primarily.

Methods: Retrospective review of an institutional elbow surgery database was conducted.

Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation of proximal humerus fracture dislocations.

Introduction: Proximal humeral fracture with associated glenohumeral dislocation (PHFD) is a challenging clinical problem. Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of these injuries have not been widely reported. The purpose of this analysis is to report our experience with ORIF of PHFD.

Outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty following axillary lymph node dissection.

Introduction: Shoulder arthroplasty with previous axillary lymph node dissection historically has unsatisfactory outcomes. We analyzed outcomes of primary shoulder arthroplasty in patients with previous axillary lymph node dissection.

Methods: Thirty-two primary shoulder arthroplasties after prior axillary lymph node dissection were performed.

Failure to restore the calcar and locking screw cross-threading predicts varus collapse in proximal humerus fracture fixation.

Background: Varus collapse is a common failure mode of proximal humerus fracture (PHF) fixation. The purpose of this study was to analyze predictors of varus collapse of PHF after open reduction, internal fixation (ORIF).

Methods: All patients who underwent ORIF of a PHF from January 2008 to July 2018 were identified.