Orthopedics

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Online ISSN: 1938-2367

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For over 35 years, Orthopedics has been the preferred choice of orthopedic surgeons for clinically relevant information. A bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal, Orthopedics offers clinically valuable, original articles covering all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery and treatment. Edited by Robert D'Ambrosia, MD, and an Editorial Board of over 100 orthopedists, Orthopedics is the source to turn to for guidance in your practice. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as:

• Access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content
• Blue Ribbon articles published full text in print and online
• Two Tips & Techniques articles posted with every issue

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2017 Impact Factor 1.463

Current Issue

January/February 2019
Volume 42 · Issue 1

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Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):6-7 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20190103-01

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Setting Patient Expectations Regarding Postoperative Pain

Dana I. LaVanture, MD, FACS

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):9-10 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181231-01

Review Article

Total Elbow Arthroplasty Versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for the Management of Distal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly

Lili E. Schindelar, MD, MPH; Alexander J. Rondon, MD, MBA; Asif M. Ilyas, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):22-27 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181206-05

Evaluation, Management, and Outcomes of Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations

Avi D. Goodman, MD; Andrew P. Harris, MD; Joseph A. Gil, MD; Joseph Park, BS; Jeremy Raducha, MD; Christopher J. Got, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e1-e6 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181102-05

Complications Following Internal Fixator in the Treatment of Pelvic Fracture

Yingchao Yin, MD; Ruipeng Zhang, MD; Shilun Li, MD; Ke Su, MD; Zhiyong Hou, MD; Yingze Zhang, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e7-e13 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181102-06

Bone Scintigraphy: A Review of Technical Aspects and Applications in Orthopedic Surgery

John W. Krumme, MD; Madelyn F. Lauer, MD; Justin T. Stowell, MD; Nebiyu M. Beteselassie, MD; Suhel Y. Kotwal, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e14-e24 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181120-05

Feature Article

Sonication Improves the Diagnosis of Megaprosthetic Infections

Andrea Sambri, MD; Alessandra Maso, BSc; Elisa Storni, BSc; Panayiotis D. Megaloikonomos, MD; Vasilios G. Igoumenou, MD; Costantino Errani, MD; Andreas F. Mavrogenis, MD; Giuseppe Bianchi, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):28-32 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181010-06

Classic Markers for Infection Perform Poorly in Predicting Residual Infection Prior to Reimplantation

Amir Herman, PhD, MD; Anthony Albers, MD; Donald S. Garbuz, MD, MPH; Clive P. Duncan, MD, MPH; Bassam A. Masri, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):34-40 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20190103-03

A Prospective, Randomized Study of Surgical Positioning Software Shows Improved Cup Placement in Total Hip Arthroplasty

William G. Hamilton, MD; Nancy L. Parks, MS; James F. McDonald III, BS; Kiel J. Pfefferle, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):42-47 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20190103-02

Aspirin Alone Is Not Enough to Prevent Deep Venous Thrombosis After Total Joint Arthroplasty

Colin Y. L. Woon, MD; Ritesh R. Shah, MD; Brandon M. Pardi, MD; Brian E. Schwartz, MD; Jeffrey M. Goldstein, MD; Nancy E. Cipparrone, MA; Wayne M. Goldstein, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):48-55 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181227-02

Use of a Safety Clamp When Performing Arthroscopic Knot Tying Preserves the Suture When It Is Placed Under Excessive Tension

Kevin H. Kim, DO; Mitchell K. Long, DO; Richard McCormack, MD; Charles Ruotolo, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e25-e28 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181023-06

Drains Are Not Beneficial in Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty

Brandon D. Frye, DO; Paul Hannon, BS; Brandon G. Santoni, PhD; Jason A. Nydick, DO

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e29-e31 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181102-03

Effect of Anterior Anchor on Clinical Outcomes of Type II SLAP Repairs in an Active Population

William Arroyo, MD; Jennifer Misenhimer, MD; Eric J. Cotter, MD; Kevin C. Wang, BS; Kenneth Heida, MD; Mark P. Pallis, DO; Brian R. Waterman, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e32-e38 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181102-04

Early Subspecialization in Orthopedic Surgery Training

J. Mason DePasse, MD; Michael I. Nzeogu, MD; Chris Travers, MD; Mary K. Mulcahey, MD; Mark A. Palumbo, MD; Robert A. Hart, MD; J. Lawrence Marsh, MD; Alan H. Daniels, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e39-e43 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181109-01

A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Midlateral and Posterior Subacromial Steroid Injections

Phob Ganokroj, MD; Likit Matrakool, MD; Panida Limsuwarn, MD; Thaworn Sissaynarane, MD; Charongrat Yimvassana, MD; Sorawut Laoratanavoraphong, MD; Jirantanin Ratanawarinchai, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e44-e50 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181109-03

Age Alone Does Not Predict Complications, Length of Stay, and Cost for Patients Older Than 90 Years With Hip Fractures

Ariana Lott, MD; Rebekah Belayneh, MD; Jack Haglin, BS; Sanjit R. Konda, MD; Kenneth A. Egol, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e51-e55 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181109-05

Femoral Cortical Button Malposition Rates in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Review

Andrew C. Toftoy, MD; Christopher T. Rud, BA; Alice A. Deden, MD; Jeffrey A. Macalena, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e56-e60 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181109-04

Subscapularis-Sparing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial

Young W. Kwon, MD, PhD; Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e61-e67 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181109-02

Chronic Morbidity of a Pilot Hole Burr Technique for Anterior Iliac Crest Autograft in Cervical Fusion

Koan J. Heindel, DO; Gordon P. Preston, DO; Jeffrey S. Tharp, DO

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e68-e73 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181120-02

Use of an Additional Nonlocking Screw in Olecranon Fracture Osteosynthesis Changes Failure Mechanism

Samir Mehta, MD; Matthew Chin, BS; Jennifer Sanville; Surena Namdari, MD, MS; Michael W. Hast, PhD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e74-e80 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181120-01

Use of Continuous Passive Motion Reduces Rates of Arthrofibrosis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population

Joshua T. Bram, BS; Andrew J. Gambone, MD, MS; Christopher J. DeFrancesco, BS; Brendan M. Striano, BA; Theodore J. Ganley, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e81-e85 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181120-04

Projected Medicare Savings Associated With Lowering the Risk of Total Hip Arthroplasty Revision: An Administrative Claims Data Analysis

Stacey J. Ackerman, PhD; Tyler Knight, MS; Peter M. Wahl, ScD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e86-e92 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181120-03

Comparison of Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet With General Anesthesia With Tourniquet for Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fracture

Ying-Cheng Huang, MD; Chun-Yu Chen, MD; Kai-Cheng Lin, MD; Shang-Wei Yang, PhD; Yih-Wen Tarng, PhD; Wei-Ning Chang, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e93-e98 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181206-01

There Is No Significant Difference in Fretting and Corrosion at the Trunnion of Metal and Ceramic Heads

Young-Hoo Kim, MD; Jang-Won Park, MD; Jun-Shik Kim, MD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e99-e103 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181206-03

Mechanical Augmentation With Absorbable Alginate Sheet Enhances Healing of the Rotator Cuff

Dong Hyun Kim, MD; Seung Gi Min, MD; Jong Pil Yoon, MD; Ga Young Park, PhD; Jin Hyun Choi, PhD; Jae Wook Jung, MD; Hyun Joo Lee, MD; Hee June Kim, MD; Seok Won Chung, MD, PhD; Joon Yub Kim, MD, PhD

Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):e104-e110 https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181206-04