Type 2 odontoid fracture (i.e., fracture of the C2 vertebrae) is a fracture through the base of the dens. It is the most common type of fracture of … [Read more...]
Odontoid (C2) Fracture – Type 1
Odontoid fracture type 1 is a fracture of the tip of the dens where the alar ligament inserts. It is considered mechanically stable but is … [Read more...]
Paget’s Disease Of Bone
Paget's disease of the bone is a common skeletal disorder often referred to orthopedic surgeons for evaluation and treatment. It occurs in up to 2% of … [Read more...]
Matt Lauer’s Shoulder Separation and Surgery
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery.com are involved in the care of CBS talk show host Matt Lauer, we have noted news reports of his fall … [Read more...]
Lance Armstrong’s Surgery
The editors of InsideSurgery.com are noting the news reports stating that bike champion Lance Armstrong will have surgery first thing Wednesday … [Read more...]
Lance Armstrong’s Broken Collarbone
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery.com are participating in the care of bike racing champion Lance Armstrong, we have noted with interest … [Read more...]
Scaphoid Bone
The Scaphoid Bone - where is this bone and what does it do? … [Read more...]