December 2006   Volume XXXV No. 12
  2006 Annual Indexes
 
 
GUEST EDITORIAL

Arthroscopy: What Have We Learned, Where Are We Going?
James P. Tasto, MD

A look back at the pioneers of arthroscopy and a look ahead to a future as biological surgeons.

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5 points

SLAP Lesions, 2007
James R. Lebolt, DO, E. Lyle Cain, Jr, MD, and James R. Andrews, MD

Lebolt, Cain, and Andrews outline 5 points that help guide their day-to-day surgical treatment of SLAP lesions.


orthopedic technologies & techniques

Arthroscopic Reduction and Headless Cannulated Compression Screw Fixation of Adults' Tibial Eminence Fractures
MAJ Reagan R. Parr, MD

Dr. Parr describes a modified technique designed to provide multi-
planar rigid internal fixation, allow for aggressive rehabilitation, and eliminate the need for hardware removal.

 


 


> original studies


Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Osteoinduction by Demineralized Bone
Ellen M. Carpenter, PhD, El Gendler, MD, PhD, Theodore I. Malinin, MD, and H. Thomas Temple, MD

How does hydrogen peroxide used for disinfecting or bleaching demineralized bone matrix affect DBM's osteoinductive capacity?


A Comparison of Arthroscopic Single- and Double-Bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Review of 20 Cases
Kazuhisa Hatayama, MD, Hiroshi Higuchi, MD, PhD, Masashi Kimura, MD, PhD, Yasukazu Kobayashi, MD, Hiroto Asagumo, MD, and Kenji Takagishi, MD, PhD

This study leads the authors to make recommendations for ensuring a satisfactory result when double-bundle reconstruction is applied.


> aspects of trauma

Arthroscopy for Hip Dislocation and Fracture-Dislocation
Brett D. Owens, MD, and Brian D. Busconi, MD

Drs. Owens and Busconi review a series of 11 patients who underwent hip arthroscopy for loose bodies after sustaining these injuries.


> Practice management

Profitability Starts Within
Jennifer Bever, MS, CHE

Electronic remittance, automated billing, and useful Web portals are among the technology resources discussed.
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  > case reports
 


Acute Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder Mimicking Infection: Arthroscopic Evaluation and Treatment
Glenn Ross, MD, Jonathan Cooper, DO, Lampros Minos, PA, and Scott P. Steinmann, MD

Acute onset and severe pain, with a large effusion on magnetic resonance imaging, raised concerns of an infectious etiology in this patient.

Heterotopic Ossification After Palmar Ganglion Cyst Excision
Brett Levine, MD, and W. Andrew Eglseder, MD

This unique complication necessitated early revision surgery.

Bilateral Luxatio Erecta
Jeffrey J. Sewecke, DO, and Sokratis E. Varitimidis, MD

The authors note that the diagnosis of this rare form of glenohumeral dislocation is unmistakable on physical examination alone.

Atraumatic Compartment Syndrome of the Dorsal Compartment of the Upper Arm
Michael J. Gardner, MD, Kyle R. Flik, MD, James C. Dreese, MD, Edward A. Athanasian, MD, and John P. Lyden, MD

Insidious hemorrhage secondary to aggressive anticoagulation therapy appeared the likely cause.




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