Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical treatment for osteochondral injuries of the articular knee surface

September 05, 2011

Techniques involving the transfer of osteochondral cylinders and implanting of cartilage cells in areas of damaged cartilage can reduce patients' pain and return them to an active lifestyle.
 

Acute peroneal tendon tear: Extreme pain indicative of more than a sprain

April 11, 2011

The patient's injury was diagnosed as an ankle sprain, but worsening pain and MRI findings indicated a more serious diagnosis.
 

Surgical treatments for patients with an infected total knee arthroplasty

Joseph Kotelnicki, PA-C; Kevin Mitts, MD November 23, 2009

Two-stage revision arthroplasty is the usual treatment for an infected knee replacement, but less invasive procedures may also work.
 

Specialty Update: June 2007

June 01, 2007

PAs in orthopedic surgery, Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS); PAs in cardiovascular surgery; Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery (APACVS)
 

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