Introduction: The two techniques to fix a torn ACL are the Transportal and All-Inside Techniques. However, the argument about which method is better for functional outcomes keeps going on. The aim was to look at how well these two treatments worked and their effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation (RASD) in cases of seizure disorders (SDs) total 50%-80% of all SD-associated shoulder instabilities. Based on the extent of bone loss, treatment options include bony and soft-tissue reconstructions, arthroplasty, and arthrodesis. The primary objective of this paper was to review the treatment options for RASD in SDs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Bilateral neck of femur stress fractures is rare clinical presentation in elderly population. Diagnosis of such fractures when presented can be difficult with inconclusive radiographs and hence their early diagnosis by high index of suspicion and their management can avoid further complications in this age group. In this case series, we report three elderly patients with different predisposing factors for their fractures and treatment options chosen with detailed discussion about the management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdamantinoma is a rare malignant tumour usually affecting the diaphysis of long bones. The tumour most commonly affects the tibia. Conventional management involves excision with a wide margin, reconstruction and sometimes amputation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In this modern era, limb reconstructive surgeries have become a standardized procedure for malignant tumor of lower limbs. We performed limb salvage surgeries for tumor around the knee with en bloc resection and subsequent reconstruction with a megaprosthesis.
Methods: A total of six cases of malignant and locally aggressive tumor around the knee were operated on from 2017 to 2018, with resection and mega prosthetic reconstruction.
Introduction: Incidence of non-union of fracture involving the supracondylar region of femur in an elderly is increasing due to bone loss from trauma and availability of poor quality bone in geriatric population. Distal femur megaprosthesis can provide a single stage solution for resistant non-union of supracondylar femur.
Case Report: We are reporting two cases of non-union of supracondylar femur with implant failure treated with distal femoral tumor megaprosthesis.
Chondrosarcoma is the third most common primary malignant bone tumor. The pelvis is the most common site with iliac bone being frequently involved. Hindquarter amputation was the standard treatment for pelvic osteosarcoma for years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis an important cause of sepsis in certain parts of Asia and northern Australia. It usually causes abscess in the lungs, liver, spleen, skeletal muscle and parotids, especially in patients who are immunocompromised. In India, musculoskeletal melioidosis has rarely been reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring this unprecedented time of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic, most countries are struggling to optimize their healthcare resources. Although the prevention and treatment of COVID 19 has become the priority for the majority of the population, most medical professionals are facing the challenge of balancing the management of this pandemic and treating patients with other diseases. Healthcare professionals from all specialties are facing this situation and designing guidelines and recommendations that are contributing to the literature that is crucial for disease management at the current time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Central polydactyly of foot is uncommon form of polydactyly but it usually causes intermetatarsal widening because of metatarsal bifurcation. Central polydactyly associated with T shaped bifurcation of metatarsal in vertical plane has not been reported yet.
Case: We present a 4 year male child with extra toe on the dorsal aspect of right foot with complains of difficulty in wearing footwear and poor cosmesis.
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) has long been an important cause of destructive lesions of spine in India. However the scenario is fast changing with atypical presentations and increasing reports of non-tubercular conditions. This poses a great diagnostic dilemma.
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