Whole genome sequence data of TBG-201, a chitinolytic actinomycete isolated from the Vandanam sacred groves of Alleppey District, Kerala, India.

This study presents the complete genome sequence of TBG-201 isolated from the soil samples of Vandanam sacred groves in Alleppey District, Kerala, India. The organism has potent chitinolytic activity. The genome of TBG-201 was sequenced using the Illumina HiSeq-2500 platform with 2 × 150bp pair-end protocol and assembled using Velvet version 1.

Clinical effectiveness of the Ganga Hospital Open Injury Severity Score for limb salvage versus amputation in patients with complex limb injuries : a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: Clinical management of open fractures is challenging and frequently requires complex reconstruction procedures. The Gustilo-Anderson classification lacks uniform interpretation, has poor interobserver reliability, and fails to account for injuries to musculotendinous units and bone. The Ganga Hospital Open Injury Severity Score (GHOISS) was designed to address these concerns.

Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Leg Following Injury to Perforating Branch of Peroneal Artery After a Severe Ankle Sprain in a Pediatric Patient - A Case and a Review of Literature.

Introduction: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the leg is seen most often following severe fractures, crush injuries, burns, tight casts, or dressings but rarely after ankle sprains. Very few cases have been found in the literature of compartment syndrome developing after ankle ligament disruptions. We report a case of ACS secondary to an ankle sprain in a 10-year-old child.

Preconsultation Questionnaires for Patients Attending Elective Foot and Ankle Clinics: Is This the Way Forward in Outpatient Clinics?

Orthopaedic clinics can often be overbooked' busy and delayed appointments are a common sight in the National Health Service. We recognize this is becoming a growing problem that needs to be addressed; therefore, we have carried out a quality improvement project (QIP) that can save clinicians time. We have developed the "Stockport Foot and Ankle Questionnaire," a novel preconsultation questionnaire to gather information about patient history and symptoms.

The CT gap sign, a case of failure to seat the polythene component in total ankle replacement (infinity).

We present a case of incorrect seating of the polyethylene liner in an INFINITY total ankle replacement causing discomfort and eventually leading to a revision ankle replacement. This malposition of the implant was observed on a computed tomography (CT) scan as a 'gap' between the liner and the body of the replacement. The patient complained of discomfort on walking postoperatively, which limited activity.

Electrochemically derived functionalized graphene for bulk production of hydrogen peroxide.

On-site peroxide generation via electrochemical reduction is gaining tremendous attention due to its importance in many fields, including water treatment technologies. Oxidized graphitic carbon-based materials have been recently proposed as an alternative to metal-based catalysts in the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and in this work we unravel the role of C=O groups in graphene towards sustainable peroxide formation. We demonstrate a versatile single-step electrochemical exfoliation of graphite to graphene with a controllable degree of oxygen functionalities and thickness, leading to the formation of large quantities of functionalized graphene with tunable rate parameters, such as the rate constant and exchange current density.

Erratum: A novel technique for fabricating antibiotic-coated intramedullary nails using an antibiotic-loaded calcium sulphate hydroxyapatite bio-composite, Cerament-V.

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End-capping of amputation stumps with a local antibiotic containing hydroxyapatite bio-composite - A report of 13 cases with chronic lower limb osteomyelitis.

We present our novel technique of end capping of amputation stumps with absorbable antibiotic containing hydroxyapatite bone cement as a marrow plug controlling bleeding and achieving high local concentration of antibiotics in cases complicated by chronic osteomyelitis.Our case series consisted of 13 patients who underwent lower limb amputations for chronic medullary osteomyelitis.Of 13 patients 12 had below knee and 1 had above knee amputation.

A novel technique for fabricating antibiotic-coated intramedullary nails using an antibiotic-loaded calcium sulphate hydroxyapatite bio-composite, Cerament-V.

Deformity correction in the setting of osteomyelitis is a challenge for any orthopaedic surgeon. Principles of management are well described and include staged debridement, stable fixation and a combination of local and systemic antibiotic therapy. An antibiotic-coated nail (ACN) can prove a useful tool-stabilizing bone, whilst allowing for local antibiotic elution.

Correction of ankle and hind foot deformity in Charcot neuroarthropathy using a retrograde hind foot nail-The Kings' Experience.

Background: Corrective fusion for the unstable deformed hind foot and mid foot in Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN) is quite challenging and is best done in tertiary centres under the supervision of multidisciplinary teams.

Methods: We present a follow up to our initial report with a series of 42 hind foot corrections in 40 patients from a tertiary level teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. The mean patient age was 59 (33-82).