Instructional course lectures
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A career in orthopaedics is a race-a marathon. Many outside forces converge to increase stressors to high levels. Resiliency, or the ability to bounce back from difficulty, can be learned and nurtured. ⋯ Surgeons must learn how to say "no" and delegate work and responsibilities. A positive energy balance can be attained when relationships, not things, are given priority. A focus on passions and inspiration helps to maintain energy, while a connection to a "source" and living a morally just, service-oriented life will yield endless energy.
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Review
Acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular injuries and clavicular, glenoid, and scapular fractures.
Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint and the sternoclavicular joint and fractures of the clavicle, glenoid, and scapula vary widely in incidence, treatment, and prognosis. The treatment for acromioclavicular joint and clavicle injuries, which are relatively common, has significantly evolved. Controversy exists regarding the ideal treatment of type III acromioclavicular separations, whereas significant research has shown many potential benefits for surgically treating significantly displaced midshaft clavicle fractures that had traditionally been treated nonsurgically. ⋯ Most of these injuries can be treated conservatively, although some injuries will benefit from surgical fixation. Identifying floating shoulders or unstable glenoid neck fractures without bony or ligamentous stabilization requires an understanding of the multiple anatomic stabilizers of the glenoid. Floating shoulders, glenoid neck fractures with 1 cm or 40 degrees or more of displacement, and intra-articular glenoid fractures with associated glenohumeral instability or intra-articular displacement of 5 mm or more may require surgical repair.
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The introduction of minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty has been accompanied by substantial changes in anesthesia and analgesia techniques. It is well recognized that the goals of minimally invasive surgery, which include rapid rehabilitation and improved patient function, cannot be achieved without excellent postoperative analgesia. ⋯ Numerous adverse effects are associated with traditional opioid medications, including respiratory depression, urinary retention, nausea, sedation, constipation, and pruritus. Safe, effective, and well-tolerated early pain relief after a minimally invasive knee replacement can be accomplished using a multimodal oral pain regimen, peripheral nerve blocks, and local injections.
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Most fractures of the phalanges or metacarpals are amenable to closed treatment, with favorable outcomes. However, two groups of complex fractures are difficult to diagnose and treat. The first group includes unicondylar and bicondylar fractures, fracture-dislocations, and fracture-related instability of the proximal interphalangeal joint. ⋯ Some unstable fracture-dislocations are characterized by loss of the volar aspect of the articular surface of the base of the middle phalanx; they can be treated by using a sculpted osseous articular graft from the dorsal hamate. The second group includes displaced diaphyseal fractures associated with a soft-tissue injury, instability, or multiple fracturing. Articular fractures and fracture-dislocations at the base of the metacarpal also can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
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The absolute number of periprosthetic fractures seen by the orthopaedic surgeon is increasing. The basic principles of fracture management include preoperative patient optimization and determining the stability of the associated components. Loose components require revision, whereas fractures associated with well-fixed implants are generally treated with internal fixation. Although these fractures are challenging to manage, advances in surgical techniques, including the use of locking plates for internal fixation and improved revision systems and biomaterials (such as highly porous metals), offer the surgeon enhanced tools for treating these complex clinical disorders.