Is intramedullary pinning for isolated ulnar shaft fractures a surgical alternative to plate fixation?

Introduction: Unstable isolated ulnar shaft fractures are rare injuries that need to be surgically treated. The purpose of this study was to compare the functional and radiographic outcomes of two types of surgeries: closed reduction and intramedullary fixation (IMF) by pinning and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).

Hypothesis: Our hypothesis was that IMF obtained similar outcomes to ORIF.

Iliocava junction to L4-L5 disc anatomical relationship in L5-S1 isthmic spondylolisthesis.

Background: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion finds a place in L5-S1 isthmic spondylolisthesis (ISPL) treatment. Extension of this arthrodesis at L4-L5 level is sometimes required. Anterior approach of the L4L5 disc is considered difficult due to the anatomical relationship between the iliocava junction (ICJ) and the spine.

The popliteus tendon provides a safe and reliable location for all-inside meniscal repair device placement.

Purpose: Repairs of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus can be technically challenging. In contrast to medial meniscus repairs, the capsule around the posterior segment attachment of the lateral meniscus is quite thin. This study evaluates the clinical results of an arthroscopic all-inside repair technique for unstable, vertical, lateral meniscus tears, using a suture repair placed directly into the popliteus tendon.

Clinical Outcomes of Single Anteromedial Bundle Biologic Augmentation Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Consideration of Tibial Remnant Size.

Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes, knee stability, complications, and reoperations associated with anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the single anteromedial bundle biological augmentation (SAMBBA) technique in a consecutive series of 128 patients with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. A secondary aim was to compare larger preserved ACL remnants with smaller preserved remnants.

Methods: Patients who underwent primary anatomic ACL reconstruction using the SAMBBA technique from July 2013 to October 2014 were analyzed.

Use of adipose tissue and stromal vascular fraction in hand surgery.

Adipose tissue is an abundant source of various cell types including not only adipocytes, but also progenitor and endothelial cells from thestroma. Interest in adipose tissue has surged since the identification in 2001 of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and of the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) obtained from adipose tissue by enzymatic digestion and centrifugation. SVF has been proven effective in ensuring tissue regeneration, thus improving tissue trophicityand vascularisation.