Regain Function: Pectoralis Major Transfer for Thoracic Nerve Palsy
DEFINITION Long thoracic nerve palsy leads to classical medial scapular winging because of weakness of the se…
SHOULDER AND ELBOW
DEFINITION Long thoracic nerve palsy leads to classical medial scapular winging because of weakness of the se…
DEFINITION Radial head fractures are the most common fracture of the elbow and usually can be managed either …
DEFINITION Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injuries most often occur after significant elbow trauma, most c…
DEFINITION Despite significant advances in shoulder arthroplasty and other reconstructive procedures, glenohu…
DEFINITION Scapulothoracic crepitus first was described by Boinet 4 in 1867. It is characterized by painful s…
DEFINITION The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones. The site on the clavicle most often frac…
DEFINITION Subscapularis tears are less common than supraspinatus or infraspinatus tears. They occur in 2% to…
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Peter S. Johnston Matthew L. Ramsey Normal elbow function requires a pain-free, mobile…
DEFINITION The subscapularis is one of four muscles making up the rotator cuff. Tears can result from chronic…
DEFINITION The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a primary stabilizer of the medial side of the elbow. A tea…
DEFINITION Multiple techniques have been described for the release of elbow contractures. The medial approach…
Shoulder osteoarthritis-Doctor Examination Medical History and Physical Examination After discussing your sym…