Proximal femoral fractures in the elderly. Does cement augmentation decrease mechanical failures and increase function? A retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: The management of extracapsular proximal femoral fractures (EPFF) with intramedullary nails in the elderly is hindered by osteoporosis, leading to complications that significantly impact functionality due to restrictions for full weight-bearing. We hypothesized that cement augmentation of the cephalic blade could enhance the bone-implant interface and reduce mechanical failure, thereby improving patient functionality in the management of EPFF.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients ≥ 70 years old with type 31-A EPFF (AO/OTA classification) treated with intramedullary nailing between 2017 and 2021, with and without cephalic blade augmentation with bone cement.

General Population and Surgeon Preferences for Pollicization Versus Toe-To-Thumb Transfer for Reconstruction of Traumatic Thumb Loss in Adults: An International, Multi-Center Survey Study.

Purpose: Data objectively comparing outcomes following pollicization versus toe-to-thumb transfer for reconstruction after traumatic thumb amputation in adults remains sparse. Given that this decision is reliant on personal preference, it is important to understand the subjective nature of these preferences, particularly in the context of culture. The purpose of this study was to compare Eastern and Western societal and hand surgeon preferences for pollicization versus toe-to-thumb transfer for traumatic thumb reconstruction.

Atraumatic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Case Report Treated with Excision of the Distal Clavicle Margin and Button Slide System with Allograft Tendon Reinforcement at Coracoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Joint.

Although acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation is a common injury following trauma involving the shoulder, it is rare in the absence of trauma. In this manuscript, we describe a case of ACJ in a 15-year-old girl who presented a painful dislocation with spontaneous shortening of the right acromioclavicular joint that forced her to temporarily abandon her sports career. After failure of conservative physiotherapy treatment, surgical intervention was proposed by performing an arthroscopic-assisted button slide combined with augmented hamstring allograft reconstruction.

Plantar Fasciitis in Soccer Players-A Systemic Review.

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Players often suffer a variety of injuries, the most common being injuries to muscles and tendons. It is striking that with soccer, being the most practiced sport, and considering that most injuries occur in the lower extremities, plantar fasciitis (PF) is not one of the most frequent injuries (at least in terms of clinical data collected).

Intramedullary percutaneous fixation of metacarpal fractures: screw versus connected K-wires.

The purpose of the present study was to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients treated with limited-open retrograde intramedullary headless screw fixation for metacarpal neck and shaft fractures (group I) versus percutaneous antegrade and retrograde intramedullary double pinning linked by a connector (group II). We designed a retrospective comparative study, with the inclusion of two groups (20 patients each) of metacarpal unstable fractures. Both groups showed similar outcomes at the final follow-up, except for extension lag (significantly better in group II) and return to sport (significantly better in group I).

Factors influencing recurrence and progression of Dupuytren's disease treated by Collagenase Clostridium histolitycum.

Aim Of The Study: The purpose of this study was to determine the recurrence rate, possible adverse reactions and factors influencing recurrence and progression of Dupuytren's disease (DD) treated with Collagenase from Clostridium histolyticum (CCH).

Method: This was a prospective study of 71 patients with DD treated with CCH from 2011 to February 2013, with a minimum follow-up period of four years. Clinical, functional, patient satisfaction, drug safety and factors influencing recurrence and disease progression were evaluated.

Radial tunnel syndrome: results of surgical decompression by a postero-lateral approach.

Purpose: Our purpose is to describe the results obtained in surgical treatment of a series of patients with symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome.

Methods: We performed a prospective study on 42 patients (43 limbs) operated for radial tunnel syndrome between 1996 and 2010, using a posterior-external approach.

Results: Using the Roles and Maudsley criteria, 21 patients had excellent results (48.