Universal versus selective ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip: a single-centre retrospective cohort study.

A total of 28 068 infants were studied to investigate whether universal ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip results in fewer delayed presentations than selective screening, and whether the screening protocol affects subsequent treatment. The rate of delayed presentation was not lower with selective screening compared with universal screening but all cases of delayed presentation in this cohort were administrative errors. There were no sonographic errors (false-negatives).

The effects of curcuminoids on musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review.

Background: Western countries are increasingly using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to assist with relieving ailments. Turmeric, from the ginger family Zingiberaceae, has a history of use for medicinal purposes. The polyphenols found in turmeric (curcuminoids) have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.

Subscapularis Z-lengthening in children with brachial plexus birth palsy loses efficiency at mid-term follow-up: a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate early and mid-term clinical outcomes after isolated subscapularis Z-lengthening in children with shoulder internal rotation contractures resulting from brachial plexus birth palsy.

Methods: Children with brachial plexus birth palsy treated with subscapularis tendon Z-lengthening from 2001 to 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Over this period, 31 patients were identified.