Category: Ligament Reconstruction

A Case Report: Composite Vascularized Autograft Elbow Transplant

Case A 37-year-old man presented with an absent right elbow joint secondary to trauma, subsequent ankylosis, total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), and TEA explantation after infection. The patient also had a contralateral complete brachial plexus injury, but an intact elbow joint. Given that the patient had a functional right hand/wrist, composite vascularized autograft elbow transplant was […]

Knee and Shoulder Injuries: What to Expect with Ligament Reconstruction and Rotator Cuff Repair

As an athlete who experienced ligament injuries during his youth, Daniel Vande Lune, MD, understands the pain, treatment, and recovery that patients undergo after sports injuries. It’s one of the reasons he pursued a career in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Today, he helps patients get on the path to recovery from injuries through a variety […]