Successful closed manipulation of a pure lateral traumatic dislocation of the elbow joint using a modified Stimson's technique: a case report.

Introduction: Pure lateral elbow dislocation is rare, and a successful closed reduction is even rarer. Reduction can be hindered by swelling, soft tissue interposition or associated fractures.

Case Presentation: We present a pure lateral traumatic dislocation of the elbow joint in a 40-year-old man.

Waiting time for primary hip replacement--a matter of priority.

Introduction: Government reformers often allocate priority to patients based on the time spent on a waiting list. This may conflict with the surgeon's agenda of priority based upon clinical need.

Methods: We reviewed 125 consecutive patients who were awaiting total hip replacement on one consultant's surgical waiting list.