In this issue of UPMC Restore, Doctor John Fowler discusses
endoscopic carpal tunnel release, Doctor
James Roach gives an overview on the implications of developmental
dysplasia of the hip, and Doctors Richard Debski and Volker Musahl present
sports medicine research from the Orthopaedic Robotics Laboratory.
Educational objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be
able to:
• Discuss the
benefits of endoscopic carpal tunnel release
• Review the evidence
of familial predisposition to developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Describe
improvements in the assessment and treatment of sports-related musculoskeletal
injuries
Reading Resources:
- Means KR,
Dubin NH, Patel KM, Pletka JD. Long-Term Outcomes Following Single-Portal
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release. HAND. 2014;9:384-388.
- Stevenson
DA, Mineau G, Kerber RA, Viskochil DH, Schaefer C, Roach JW. Familial
Predisposition to Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. J Pediatr Orthop. 2009;29:463-6.
- Miller RM,
Fujimaki Y, Araki D, Musahl V, Debski RE. Strain Distribution Due to
Propagation of Tears in the Anterior Supraspinatus Tendon. J Orthop Res. 2014
Oct;32(10):1283-9.
Disclosures:
John R. Fowler, MD; James W. Roach, MD; Richard Debski, PhD and Volker Musahl, MD, report no relevant relationships with any entities producing health care goods or services.
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Release Date: 5/10/2014 | Last Modified On: 11/13/2014 |
Expires: 11/13/2015
