Orthopedic Update

Orthopedic Update is a publication for physicians highlighting current trends and advances in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic.

To contact the Department of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for a patient referral or physician consultation, please call 507-538-4101.

2011 Issues

Vol. 5, No. 3, 2011 (PDF)

• Arthroscopic Elbow Contracture Release Restores Terminal Extension in Elite Athletes
• Mayo Department of Orthopedic Surgery Adds Specialists in Sports Medicine and Shoulder, Pediatrics, Foot and Ankle
• The Role of Ankle Arthroplasty in Treating End-Stage Ankle Arthritis
• 20-Year Comparative Survival Study of Uncemented Acetabular Components in Primary Hip Arthroplasty

Vol. 5, No. 2, 2011 (PDF)

• Serving Wounded Warriors: Novel Rehabilitation Method for Amputees Focuses on Fall Prevention
• Expanding Indications for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Highlight of Recent Scholarly Publication from Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• Double Gracilis Free Muscle Transfer Expands Function in Brachial Plexus Restoration

Vol. 5, No. 1, 2011 (PDF)

• Mayo Clinic's Daniel J. Berry, M.D., to Begin AAOS Presidency in February
• MeTeOR Study Comparing Arthroscopy to Nonoperative Therapy for Meniscal Tears in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
• Ice Hockey Concussion Summit Sparks New Strategies for Protecting Athletes
• A Century of Innovation and Excellence in Mayo Clinic's Department of Orthopedic Surgery

2010 Issues

Vol. 4, No. 3, 2010 (PDF)

• Highly Porous Metals: A New Class of Materials Leads to Novel Orthopedic Tools and Solutions
• The Mayo Clinic Total Wrist Implant: A New Era of Restoring Function Through Replacement
• Centennial Year Milestones: Expanding Expertise in Level I Trauma Center, Sports Medicine, PM&R, and Hand Surgery
• Research Briefs

Vol. 4, No. 2, 2010 (PDF)

• Advances in Large Oncologic Sacral Resections
• Hip Arthroscopy in an Expanding Patient Group: Young Adults With Femoroacetabular Impingement
• Enhancing Value in Spine Care

Vol. 4, No. 1, 2010 (PDF)

• Epiphyseal Growth Plate Fracture Management
• Advanced Foot Wound Management and Limb Salvage
• 2009 Research Highlights
• Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Options for Success in Skeletally Immature Patients

2009 issues

Vol. 3, No. 3, 2009 (PDF)

• Distal Humerus Fractures and Nonunions
  Advanced Fixation Techniques and Replacement Surgery Solve a Challenging Problem
• New Knee Dislocation Study Group Defines Systematic Approach to Controversial Dislocations, Multiligament Injuries
• Success in Replacing the Metacarpophalangeal Joints and Ulnar Head

Vol. 3, No. 1, 2009 (PDF)

• The Role of Device Development in the Mayo Clinic Approach to Improving Elbow Surgery
• Endocrine Evaluations Integrated Into Consults at Mayo Clinic Musculoskeletal Center
• A Review of Some Influential Articles of 2008