Osteochondral fractures of the knee in skeletally immature patients: short term results of operative fixation using Omnitech screws.

Purpose: Osteochondral fractures in skeletally immature patients are rare. A retrospective case series is reported looking at the use of Omnitech compression screws for these injuries.

Method: Nine patients with a mean age of 14 were included in the study with a mean follow up of 26 months.

Osteochondral Fractures of the Knee in Skeletally Immature Patients: Short-Term Results of Operative Fixation using Omnitech Screws.

Purpose Of The Study: Retrospective case series looking at the use of Omnitech compression screws for the management of osteochondral fractures in skeletally immature patients.

Material And Methods: Nine patients with a mean age of 14 were included in the study with a mean follow up of 26 months.

Results: The average KOOS, IKDC and Tegner Lysholm Scores were 86.

A Pilot Study of Computer-Based Simulation Training for Enhancing Family Medicine Residents' Competence in Computerized Settings.

We previously developed a prototype computer-based simulation to teach residents how to integrate better EMR use in the patient-physician interaction. To evaluate the prototype, we conducted usability tests with three non-clinician students, followed by a pilot study with 16 family medicine residents. The pilot study included pre- and post-test surveys of competencies and attitudes related to using the EMR in the consultation and the acceptability of the simulation, as well as 'think aloud' observations.

Lengthening scarf osteotomy for recurrent hallux valgus.

Background: We describe using the scarf osteotomy to correct a recurrent hallux valgus deformity and lengthen the shortened first metatarsal in symptomatic iatrogenic first brachymetatarsia.

Methods: Thirty-six lengthening scarf osteotomies were undertaken in 31 patients. Clinical and radiographic measures were taken pre and postoperatively.