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Current Issues In Treatment Of Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Review, Ian Power
Current Issues In Treatment Of Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Review, Ian Power
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Anterior shoulder instability can be problematic in the young, active population, particularly in athletes and military personnel. The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated joint, and there is a high rate of dislocation recurrence in younger patients. The stability of the glenohumeral joint is conferred through the bony anatomy and the static and dynamic stabilizers. Recognizing pathological features, identifying glenoid bone loss, and detecting Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesions are key to formulating an appropriate treatment strategy and improving surgical outcomes. Furthermore, the concept of critical bone loss has been refined by looking at subcritical loss. Recent evidence has shown …
Total Ankle Replacement, Then And Now: A Review, Katherine J. Gavin
Total Ankle Replacement, Then And Now: A Review, Katherine J. Gavin
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Total ankle replacement (TAR) for treating end-stage osteoarthritis of the ankle joint has been evolving since the early 1960s. Increased understanding of the biomechanics and kinematics of the foot and ankle, postoperative results of implant use, and advances in technology have led to improved implant designs and treatment outcomes. The current study reviews associated historical perspectives, kinematics, biomechanics, patient selection, imaging procedures, modern surgical techniques, postoperative complications, and comparison studies with arthrodesis to help evaluate TAR in successfully treating osteoarthritis of the ankle joint. Although arthrodesis remains the gold standard for treatment, findings of new studies have suggested that TAR …