Analysis of electrocautery smoke released from the tissues frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries.

Background: Electrosurgical smoke could be different by the device of cutting or the type of tissue that is being cut.

Aim: To analyze the electrocautery smoke released from the tissues that are frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries.

Methods: The released smoke from electrocautery of five different tissue types (meniscus, ligament, adipose, muscle, and synovium) of five patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty were collected and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 27 candidate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( = 25).

Tumoral calcinosis of the foot: An unusual differential diagnosis of calcaneal mass.

Introduction: Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is a rare disorder characterized by the development of calcified masses within the periarticular soft tissues of large joints. It commonly involves the hip, shoulders, and elbows. TC rarely involves the feet.