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Patellar instability in children and adolescents

Shannon Safier, M.D., Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Pediatrics at Drexel University discusses the assessment and management of patellar instability with Joshua Luginbuhl, M.D., PGY-3 ortho resident at Temple University. Dr. Safier explains what to look for on MRI imaging, the operative indications, surgical techniques, and post-op care.

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Atypical femur fractures – where are we now?

Yelena Bogdan, M.D., FACS, FAAOS, discusses “atypical” femur fractures with Saqib Rehman, M.D. These lesions were first reported in 2005 and are associated with prolonged bisphosphonate use. Dr. Bogdan explains diagnostic criteria, what the current literature says, technical tips and pearls for management, and best practices for after-care of these patients. Dr. Bogdan is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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Subtrochanteric femur fractures – Top 5 management tips

Subtrochanteric fractures are common but often technically challenging to treat properly. Traction alone will often not get the reduction for you, and you have to approach these differently than intertrochanteric fractures. Saqib Rehman, M.D. goes through his top 5 management tips to help you stay out of trouble.

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ACL graft choices – what really matters

J. Milo Sewards, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine and Team Physician at Temple University discusses ACL graft choices with Saqib Rehman, MD. What are the modern graft choices for ACL reconstruction? What does the data show with regard to outcomes? And how does the surgeon ultimately decide which graft to go with?

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Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures

Martin Herman, MD, Professor of Orthopedics and Pediatrics and Residency Program Director, Drexel University College of Medicine and attending surgeon at St. Christophers Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, discusses the assessment and management of these injuries.  Interview by John Jennings, MD, Orthopaedic Resident, Temple University.