Background: Isolated distal fibular fractures resulting from supination external rotation (SER) injuries without evidence of obvious talar shift on standard radiographs present a diagnostic dilemma for clinicians. The status of the deep deltoid ligament, the main stabilizer of the ankle joint, is assessed by an increase in medial clear space (MCS) on radiographs. Therefore, these injuries can be either stable or unstable.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute Charcot foot is a diagnostic challenge.The exact pathophysiology is not fully understood.Acute Charcot foot is often present with a history of trauma or cellulitis which does not respond to antibiotics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRadical prostatectomy is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. One of the long-term complications is erectile dysfunction. There is little consensus on the optimal management; however, it is agreed that treatment must be prompt to prevent fibrosis and increase oxygenation of penile tissue.
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