Introduction: Calcaneonavicular coalitions (CC) affect approximately 1% of the general population. CC or Too-long anterior process (TLAP) result in "repeated sprains" that can be associated with foot and/or ankle chronic pain. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of surgery using the AOFAS score.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Solid aneurysmal bone cyst (S-ABC) is a variant of aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC), an uncommon benign bone tumor. There are few cases described in the cervical spine in kids up today. We treated a recurrent case with neurological involvement that needed multiple surgical procedures and radiotherapy.
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December 2013
Sternal cleft is a rare congenital malformation affecting the anterior part of the chest wall. Surgical closure is recommended. It should be done early during the neonatal period because of the chest's flexibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to retrospectively identify the role of plaster in redisplacement of dorsal distal radius fracture in children. A total of 60 children with displaced dorsal distal radius fractures were included in this study. All these fractures were reduced under general anesthesia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Distal humerus condyle fracture in children is rare. These fractures often mislead the emergency physician or surgeon. However, treatment adapted to the degree of displacement achieves excellent clinical and radiographic results.
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