Evaluating Accuracy of Plain Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Arthrogram versus Wrist Arthroscopy in the Diagnosis of Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament Injury.

 Scapholunate interosseous ligament injury (SLIL) is the most common cause of wrist instability and a cause of morbidity in a proportion of patients with wrist injuries.  To evaluate the accuracy of plain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MR arthrogram (MRA) in the diagnosis of SLIL injury against the existing gold standard-wrist arthroscopy.  We retrospectively reviewed 108 cases by comparing MRI/MRA reports and their wrist arthroscopy operation notes.

Approach to aerosol therapy in management of asthma at primary care level.

Present day management of bronchial asthma focuses on use of inhaled drugs. To find out the acceptability of aerosol therapy at primary care level, a questionnaire survey was conducted on practical acceptance of aerosol therapy in management of asthma. Seven clinically relevant questions were asked regarding management modalities followed in bronchial asthma.