Children born with an underdeveloped or missing thumb have three treatment options: reconstruction, pollicization (changing a finger into a thumb) or no treatment. Today, reconstruction is possible in more cases.
Read MoreTendon Retraction Indicates ‘Failure With Continuity’ Is Common After Rotator Cuff Repair
A study suggests that tendon retraction may provide more sensitive information about integrity of rotator cuff repair and postoperative shoulder function than standard clinical imaging assessments.
Case Study: Persistent Humeral Nonunion Treated With Vascularized Fibular Graft (Video)
After multiple revision surgeries for delayed healing, loose hardware and unrelenting infection, surgeons use a vascularized fibular graft to treat persistent humeral nonunion in a 66-year-old woman.
Case Study: Overcoming Glenoid Bone Loss in Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (Video)
An iliac crest structural autograft addresses severe glenoid bone loss in a 74-year-old woman with revision to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Surgical Management of Complex Periprosthetic Humerus Fractures: Replace or Fix?
Two cases illustrate the complex decision-making required when surgically treating periprosthetic humerus fractures.
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The Leg Bone’s Connected to the Arm Bone: Surgeons Use Fibula to Reconstruct Humerus in Unique Pediatric Sarcoma Case
In a video case study, Nathan Mesko, MD, orthopaedic oncologist, discusses the details of a unique humerus osteosarcoma case.
How Patient Data Are Driving a New Paradigm in Orthopaedic Care
A Cleveland Clinic orthopaedic surgeon identified a need to understand factors that predict poor outcomes in effort to improve and economize care. The initiative, first piloted five years ago, has already resulted in nearly 20 research publications — with almost 40 more active studies.
Bone-Preserving Shoulder Surgery Shows Promising Outcomes in New Study
Anthony Miniaci, MD, a shoulder and sports medicine surgeon in Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery recently authored a proof-of-concept study that demonstrates the clinical utility of a surgical technique for patients undergoing a total shoulder arthroplasty.
Nonvascularized Toe Phalangeal Transfer With and Without Distraction Lengthening for the Hypoplastic Thumb
A nonvascularized toe phalangeal transfer with and without distraction lengthening for a hypoplastic thumb — 10 years later.
Accuracy of 3-D Planning, Implant Templating and Patient Specific Instrumentation in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
There are many different types of instrumentation available for 3-D CT preoperative planning of total shoulder arthroplasty. Cleveland Clinic orthopaedic surgeons compare the accuracy of glenoid implant placement with the use of standard and patient-specific instrumentation.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Intervention Improves Symptoms in Two Weeks
Noninvasive intervention augments carpal arch space, relieving carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.