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December 2007

Cycling Injuries of
the Lower Extremity
Cycling is an increasingly popular recreational and competitive activity, resulting in common—but largely preventable—lower extremity injuries. Learn how inadequate preparation, inappropriate equipment, poor technique, and overuse can contribute to knee and hip pain, patellar quadriceps tendinitis, iliotibial band syndrome, stress fracture, compartment syndrome, foot numbness, and metatarsalgia.
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Perspectives on
Modern Orthopaedics

Minimal Incision
Total Hip Arthroplasty

The debate surrounding minimally invasive hip replacement surgery has shifted from the question of possibility to focus on quality and outcomes. Drs. Vail and Callaghan explore the advantages, disadvantages, and potential risks of minimal incision posterior, anterolateral, direct anterior, and two-incision approaches—within the context of published studies. Other clinical variables, such as changes in patient education, rehabilitation and pain management, have been shown to substantially improve the speed and ease of recovery with incisions of any length.
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Coming in January

Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Management of Lateral Epicondylitis

Psychiatric Aspects of Orthopaedics

Microscopic Laminaplasty

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