Squeaking Shoulder Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Case-Control Study.

Background: To date, the occurrence of unusual squeaking noises during shoulder movements following shoulder arthroscopic surgeries have been minimally reported.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to report the incidence, natural history, possible risk factors and functional outcomes of patients who reported to have squeaking noises following shoulder arthroscopic procedures.

Methods: In this 2-year case-control study, all patients who underwent arthroscopic shoulder in a single institution were included.

A relook at the reliability of Rockwood classification for acromioclavicular joint injuries.

Background: Controversies for treatment of acromioclavicular joint injuries in particular type III injuries may be partially attributed to the lack of a standardized method of radiography and measurement technique. Previous studies looking at the Rockwood classification showed poor inter- and intraobserver reliability (Kappa value approximately 0.20-0.

Single Working Portal Technique for Knotless Arthroscopic Bankart Repair.

Arthroscopic Bankart repair is widely accepted as the method of choice in restoring the labrum to the glenoid rim. It has been shown to have comparable outcomes with open stabilization. This usually involves the use of 2 portals anteriorly: one anterosuperior accessory portal and another anteroinferior working portal.

The modified Pirogoff's amputation in treating diabetic foot infections: surgical technique and case series.

Background: This paper describes the surgical technique of a modified Pirogoff's amputation performed by the senior author and reports the results of this operation in a single surgeon case series for patients with diabetic foot infections.

Methods: Six patients with diabetic foot infections were operated on by the National University Hospital (NUH) diabetic foot team in Singapore between November 2011 and January 2012. All patients underwent a modified Pirogoff's amputation for diabetic foot infections.

Arthroscopic Bankart repair using knot-tying versus knotless suture anchors: is there a difference?

Purpose: To compare the clinical outcome between the use of knotless sutures versus knot-tying sutures in arthroscopic Bankart repairs.

Methods: Between January 2007 and January 2011, 87 patients who underwent arthroscopic Bankart repair with the use of knot-tying suture anchors or knotless suture anchors were evaluated, with 45 patients in the knot-tying suture group and 42 patients in the knotless group. Patients were assigned to either group, with odd-numbered patients going to the knot-tying suture arm and even-numbered patients assigned to the knotless arm.