Orthopedic Surgery - Fall 2006

Volume 57, Number 3
Fall 2006
 

About the Cover "Edgar", biomechanical sculpture illustrating the technology of joint replacement, used with permission from the Peter Brehm Company of Weisendorf, Germany.

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• From the Editor's Desk -- Medicare Reform

• From the President's Desk -- A Deadly Plaque Stalks Jacksonville

• Philip H. Gilbert Invited Editorials -- Guest editorials written on the topics that sparked the passion of Philip Gilbert, former DCMS EVP

  • U.S. Representative Clifford Stearns -- Florida & Medicaid Reform

  • Karl M. Altenburger, current President-Elect, FMA --
    The Future of Our Profession
     

• Guest Editor's Note: What Orthopedic Surgeons Do and Who Needs Them
  By James K. DeOrio, MD, Guest Editor

• You Mean You Can Replace the Ankle Joint?
  By James K. DeOrio, MD

• Surgical Treatment Options for Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
       Additional illustrations for Cartilage Injuries of the Knee article
  By Cedric J. Ortiguera, MD

• What is New in Total Knee Arthroplasty?
  By Maxwell W. Steel, MD

• Computer Assisted Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty
  By Mary I. O'Connor, MD

• Advances in Total Hip Replacement: Minimally Invasive Surgery
       Additional illustrations for Hip Replacement article
  By Kurt E. Blasser, MD

• Rotator Cuff Disease
       Additional illustrations for Rotator Cuff article
  By Mark P. Brodersen, MD

• Current Concepts in the Surgical Management of Brachial Plexus Injuries
  By Michael B. Wood, MD and Peter M. Murray, MD

• Total Elbow Arthroplasty: Current Concepts
  Stephen D. Trigg, MD

• Worker's Compensation Claims Related to Musculoskeletal Injuries
  By Shane A. Shapiro, MD

CME Article

• Domestic Violence: Effects on Children

Special Report

• The EMR: Setting the Record Straight
  By Jim Altomare, MD