The Impact of Pronator Quadratus Origin Release on the Clinical Outcomes of Scaphoid Nonunion Patients Treated with Pronator Quadratus Pedicled Bone Grafts.

: A pronator quadratus pedicled bone graft (PQPBG) is a distal radius volar vascularized bone graft used not only for avascular necrosis of the lunate but also for scaphoid nonunion. Despite its potency and its possession of a muscular shield, this vascularized graft has a disadvantage in that the potential shortness of the muscular leash may limit the distal transfer of the bone graft. Releasing of the pronator quadratus (PQ) ulnar origin was used to enhance the distal mobility of the graft.

The Impact of Navigation in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Study of Historical Aspects, Current Techniques and Future Directions.

: We sought to improve accuracy while minimizing radiation hazards, improving surgical outcomes, and preventing potential complications. Despite the increasing popularity of these systems, a limited number of papers have been published addressing the historical evolution, detailing the areas of use, and discussing the advantages and disadvantages, of this increasingly popular system in lumbar spine surgery. Our objective was to offer readers a concise overview of navigation system history in lumbar spine surgeries, the techniques involved, the advantages and disadvantages, and suggestions for future enhancements to the system.

Correlation of anterior chest wall anomalies and spinal deformities: a comprehensive descriptive study.

Purpose: To investigate the association and evaluate the characteristics between different types of anterior chest wall and spinal deformities.

Methods: A total of 548 patients with anterior chest wall deformities were included in this study. Clinical and radiological examinations were performed to determine spinal deformities.

Evolution, Current Trends, and Latest Advances of Endoscopic Spine Surgery.

: The aging of the population in developing and developed countries has led to a significant increase in the health burden of spinal diseases. These elderly patients often have a number of medical comorbidities due to aging. The need for minimally invasive techniques to address spinal disorders in this elderly population group cannot be stressed enough.

Does simultaneous comminuted fracture of both radial ends represent a distinct fracture pattern?

Background: Although isolated distal radius and radial head fractures are common injuries, simultaneous ipsilateral fractures are uncommon. They can range from simple undisplaced fractures at either end to severely comminuted ipsilateral proximal and distal radial fractures. Few cases have been reported with concomitant comminuted distal radius and radial head fractures, and no treatment guidelines are available.

Do Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods Stimulate Longitudinal Vertebral Growth in Early-Onset Scoliosis Patients?

Objective: Distraction-based systems are the most common systems used in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis. In addition to its corrective and deformity progression preventive properties, its vertebral growth stimulation effect has been proved. Recently popularized magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) showed superior results in terms of outcomes and decreased complication rate.

Mid-length Pedicle Screws in Posterior Instrumentation of Scoliosis.

Study Design: Prospective analysis of collected data.

Purpose: We determine the need for the use of mid-length pedicle screws (screws with 2.5-mm long increments) during posterior spinal instrumentation.

Comparison of the Pullout Strength of Different Pedicle Screw Designs and Augmentation Techniques in an Osteoporotic Bone Model.

Study Design: Mechanical study.

Purpose: To compare the pullout strength of different screw designs and augmentation techniques in an osteoporotic bone model.

Overview Of Literature: Adequate bone screw pullout strength is a common problem among osteoporotic patients.

Short Segment Spinal Instrumentation in Early-onset Scoliosis Patients Treated With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods: Surgical Technique and Mid - Short-term Outcomes.

Study Design: A prospective, a single-institution, nonrandomized study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectivity of short-segment instrumentation in early-onset scoliosis (EOS) patients treated by magnetic-controlled growing rods (MCGRs).

Summary Of Background Data: Despite the common use of conventional growing rods and the recent popularity of MCGR in the treatment of progressive EOS, distal instrumented vertebra and number of the spanned levels are not standardized.

Magnetic Controlled Growing Rods as a Treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis: Early Results With Two Patients.

Study Design: Prospective unicentral nonrandomized study.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectivity profile of magnetic controlled growing rods (MCGR) in patients with early onset scoliosis (EOS).

Summary Of Background Data: Conventional growing rods are the most commonly used growth sparring devices in the treatment of EOS, as this technique requires repeated surgical operations for lengthening; it is associated with high rate of complications and increased costs.

Neglected lunate dislocation presenting as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Most of carpal tunnel syndrome cases are idiopathic, and secondary causes are so rare that can be easily missed. We present a patient with neglected undiagnosed lunate dislocation compressing on median nerve causing its signs and symptoms.