A cross-sectional quantitative analysis of the readability and quality of online resources regarding thumb carpometacarpal joint replacement surgery.

Background: Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition that affects up to 15 ​% of the population older than 30 years. Poor readability of online health resources has been associated with misinformation, inappropriate care, incorrect self-treatment, worse health outcomes, and increased healthcare resource waste. This study aims to assess the readability and quality of online information regarding thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint replacement surgery.

A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Readability of Online Information Regarding Hip Osteoarthritis.

Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related degenerative joint disease. There is a 25% risk of symptomatic hip OA in patients who live up to 85 years of age. It can impair a person's daily activities and increase their reliance on healthcare services.

Syndesmotic fixation in Weber B ankle fractures: A systematic review.

Weber Type B fractures often arise from external rotation with the foot supinated or pronated. Altered tibiofibular joint kinematics in Weber B fractures are responsible for syndesmotic damage seen in Weber B fractures. Weber B fractures are managed using open reduction and internal fixation if displaced.

Rare variant associations with birth weight identify genes involved in adipose tissue regulation, placental function and insulin-like growth factor signalling.

Investigating the genetic factors influencing human birth weight may lead to biological insights into fetal growth and long-term health. Genome-wide association studies of birth weight have highlighted associated variants in more than 200 regions of the genome, but the causal genes are mostly unknown. Rare genetic variants with robust evidence of association are more likely to point to causal genes, but to date, only a few rare variants are known to influence birth weight.

Outcome of Bilateral Hand Reconstruction in a Child Presenting Late With Apert Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Apert syndrome is a rare inherited syndrome characterised by craniosynostosis, midface hypoplasia, and syndactyly of the hands and feet. Syndactyly of the hands is categorised into three types with varying severity, requiring a diverse range of surgical techniques to produce good functional and aesthetic outcomes. The best age to initiate hand reconstruction is between three and 12 months.

An Unusual Presentation of Giant Cell Tumour of Bone in the Talus: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Giant cell tumours (GCTs) of the bone often arise in the long bones while occurrence in smaller bones of the hand and feet is very rare. We report a case of GCT in the talus of a 17-year-old male who presented with a six-month history of worsening pain in his left ankle and loss of function, reducing his ability to walk and participate in sports. Radiographs of the ankle showed bony overgrowth on the head and neck of the talus with cortical breaching.

Cartilage Endplate Thickness Variation Measured by Ultrashort Echo-Time MRI Is Associated With Adjacent Disc Degeneration.

Study Design: A magnetic resonance imaging study of human cadaver spines.

Objective: To investigate associations between cartilage endplate (CEP) thickness and disc degeneration.

Summary Of Background Data: Damage to the CEP is associated with spinal injury and back pain.