Radial Head Prosthesis Removal: a Retrospective Case Series of 14 Patients.

Background: The purpose of this study was to report the preoperative complaints and postoperative outcome of patients after removal of the radial head prosthesis.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of 14 adult patients (6 females and 8 males) from 2007 to 2011, who underwent radial head prosthesis removal by three surgeons. The average time between implantation and removal was 23 months (range from 2 weeks to 12 years, median 12 months).

Spontaneous rupture of the extensor carpi radialis brevis in a 51-year-old man: case report.

Dorsal hand osteophytes are common findings in the general population, frequently presenting with dorsal pain and treated with surgical excision. We report the spontaneous rupture of the extensor carpi radialis brevis in association with a previously asymptomatic dorsal scaphoid spur. Following conservative management, surgical excision of dorsal hand osteophytes should be considered for both resolution of pain and prevention of attritional tendon rupture.

Perilunate dislocations.

Perilunate wrist injuries are relatively rare but devastating injuries that can alter the lifestyles of those sustaining them. It is important to recognize the magnitude of the injury and to provide immediate and complete care to the patient. Two of the most important factors affecting outcomes are timing of the care provided and quality of the reduction and carpal alignment following definitive management.

Athletic participation after hip and knee arthroplasty.

The issue of athletic participation after hip and knee arthroplasty has become more relevant in recent years, with an increase in the number of young and active patients receiving joint replacements. This article reviews patient-, surgery-, implant-, and sports-related factors, and discusses currently available guidelines that should be considered by the physician when counseling patients regarding a return to athletic activity after total joint arthroplasty. Current evidence regarding appropriate athletic participation after total hip arthroplasty, resurfacing hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, and unicondylar knee arthroplasty is reviewed.