Group I—initial nonoperative treatment • Tendonitis • Partial-thickness tears (except maybe larger bursal-sided tears) • Maybe small (<1 cm) full-thickness tears Group II—consider early surgical repair • All acute tears…

Fig. 34.1 Sit-up test with pressure at the inferior rectus abdominus In addition to this examination, a thorough bilateral hip examination is preformed, focusing on passive range of motion, asymmetry,…

Fig. 25.1 Lateral radiograph showing ossific density anterior to the distal humerus (published with kind permission. Copyright © Felix H. Savoie, III, MD) Fig. 25.2 Axial MRI view showing a…

Fig. 4.1 (a)–(c) Select sagittal, coronal, and axial T2 images from a 3-T MRI of the right knee without contrast. A contained grade IV lesion measuring approximately 8 mm involving…

Fig. 30.1 (a) Pre-op anteroposterior radiograph; note reduced joint space in the left hip. (b) False profile view: arrow shows ossified labrum anteriorly MRI Labral tearing of the anterior and…

Fig. 27.1 The patient is positioned on a specialized table that can apply traction to the leg to distract the femoral head from the acetabulum to facilitate intraarticular visualization and…

Fig. 32.1 (a–c) Anatomy of greater trochanter with tendinous insertion sites and bursae. (a) The three main bursae and their positions. (b) Geometry of greater trochanter with different facets. (c)…

Fig. 1.1 Magnetic resonance. A hydrogen proton absorbs radiofrequency energy and flips into a higher-energy state. As the radiofrequency is turned off, the proton relaxes back to a lower-energy state…

Fig. 17.1 True anteroposterior (AP) (Grashey) X-ray demonstrating preservation of the glenohumeral joint space without evidence of arthrosis Fig. 17.2 Axillary radiograph demonstrating the glenohumeral joint is located An MRI…

Fig. 22.1 (a, b) Plain radiographs (anteroposterior (AP) and lateral) of the elbow do not show any evidence of injury (a, b: Published with kind permission. Copyright © Felix H….