Imaging
Conference Coverage
TCT: Immobilized leaflets on bioprosthetic aortic valves trigger concern
Key clinical point: CT imaging of recently placed bioprosthetic aortic valves showed several cases of leaflets with reduced motion, suggesting...
Conference Coverage
BCVI: Screen with CT angiography, confirm with DSA
Blunt cerebrovascular injuries should be assessed using 64-channel computed tomographic angiography screening and verified with digital...
Case Reports
Tension Pneumothorax After Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Interscalene brachial plexus anesthesia is commonly used for outpatient arthroscopic shoulder procedures. Ultrasound guidance has helped to...
Original Research
Characteristics Associated With Active Defects in Juvenile Spondylolysis
Diagnosis is crucial in early-stage lumbar spondylolysis, as osseous healing can occur with conservative treatment. Single-photon emission...
Original Research
Using 3-Dimensional Fluoroscopy to Assess Acute Clavicle Fracture Displacement: A Radiographic Study
Midshaft clavicle fractures are often treated successfully by nonoperative means.
Original Research
Imaging Evaluation of Superior Labral Anteroposterior (SLAP) Tears
Superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) tears are common injuries that are best evaluated with magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA), as it...
Case Reports
Osteochondroma With Contiguous Bronchogenic Cyst of the Scapula
Osteochondroma is a benign bone tumor composed of a bony protrusion with an overlying cartilage cap. Osteochondromas arise in the scapula in 3% to...
Case Reports
A Rare Cause of Postoperative Abdominal Pain in a Spinal Fusion Patient
We present the case of a 12-year-old girl who underwent an uncomplicated posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation for scoliosis and who later...
Case Reports
Nonoperative Management of Multiple Hand Enchondromas in Ollier Disease With Progressive Ossification
Ollier disease, or multiple enchondromatosis, has a distinct hallmark of disease variability and requires individualized patient treatment.
Original Research
Midterm Follow-Up of Metal-Backed Glenoid Components in Anatomical Total Shoulder Arthroplasties
Loosening of the glenoid remains one of the most common complications of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and is the most cited reason for...
Original Research
The Role of Computed Tomography in Evaluating Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures
Computed tomography (CT) is often used to evaluate intra-articular distal humerus fracture patterns, but it increases radiation exposure and cost...