Patellofemoral Arthroplasty.

Background: Patellofemoral arthritis is a common cause of anterior knee pain and limits flexion-related activities of daily living and exercise. While frequently present in bicompartmental and tricompartmental osteoarthritis, patellofemoral arthritis can occur in isolation. Patellofemoral arthroplasty as a treatment option is gaining in popularity, especially with new implant designs.

Does the saline load test still have a role in the orthopaedic world? A systematic review of the literature.

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of Saline load tests (SLTs) to evaluate extension of periarticular wounds into capsule in emergent settings.

Methods: We systematically reviewed the literature to evaluate the accuracy of the SLT in diagnosing penetrating joint injuries in the elbow, wrist, shoulder, knee, or ankle.

Results: The SLT values to determine knee arthrotomies vary from 73.

Conversion of a Surgically Arthrodesed Knee to a Total Knee Arthroplasty-Is it Worth it? A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Conversion of a surgically arthrodesed knee to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an option for a select group of patients who are not satisfied with their results. However, there is a paucity of literature on this topic. A systematic review of literature was performed to (1) describe the overall demographic characteristics; (2) evaluate the clinical outcomes; (3) determine the overall rate of complications; and (4) evaluate the overall satisfaction of patients who underwent conversion of an arthrodesed knee to TKA.

Objective preoperative measurement of anterior glenoid bone loss: a pilot study of a computer-based method using unilateral 3-dimensional computed tomography.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of unilateral computed tomography (CT) measurement of glenoid surface area, based on the typically circular geometry of the inferior glenoid.

Methods: This study used 3-dimensional shoulder CT scans before reconstruction for anterior instability. The en face CT views of the normal and abnormal glenoids were randomized and evaluated by 3 independent observers (2 experienced shoulder surgeons and 1 medical student).