Achilles Tendon Rupture: Can the Tendon Gap on Ultrasound Scan Predict the Outcome of Functional Rehabilitation Program?

Background and objectives  There is a growing use of functional rehabilitation programs for the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Factors such as patient age and level of activity have been used to guide the decision. One of the debated indications is the gap size between the ruptured ends of the tendon.

Patellofemoral joint replacement - Mean five year follow-up.

Background: The Femoro Patella Vialli FPV is a second-generation patellofemoral arthroplasty implant. It is the second most commonly used patellofemoral implant in the National Joint Registry of England and Wales. This is the first published mid-term outcome series for this prosthesis.

Which Are the Most Relevant Questions in the Assessment of Outcome after Distal Radial Fractures?

A study was designed to determine which wrist scoring system best correlates with patient satisfaction and which individual variables predict a satisfactory outcome. We looked at forty-five females and 5 males with wrist fractures at 12 weeks after injury and compared their level of satisfaction with various respected outcome measures. The mean age was 66 years.

Shoulder instability in professional rugby players-the significance of shoulder laxity.

Objective: Shoulder instability is a common cause of morbidity among professional rugby union players. This study explores whether the risk of shoulder dislocation is associated with innate shoulder laxity.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.