Comparative CT Study on Syndesmosis Mobility after Static or Dynamic Fixation for Ankle Fractures with Syndesmotic Rupture: A Pilot Study.

Background: The objective of this prospective randomized pilot study is to compare, by computed tomography (CT), the mobility of syndesmosis after static fixation (SF) or dynamic fixation (DF) in ankle fractures with syndesmotic rupture (AFSR) in adults, and to compare this mobility with that of healthy ankles.

Methods: Forty-two patients with an AFSR were randomized to 2 groups: SF (N=21) or DF (N=21). Seven patients were lost to follow-up.

Long-Term Outcomes of a Titanium-Encased Ceramic Liner Total Hip Arthroplasty (15 to 21Year Results).

Background: Historically, aseptic loosening and osteolysis were responsible for most of the revisions among young and more active patients. Ceramic-on-ceramic bearings reduced wear but presented mechanical issues such ceramic fracture or liner chipping during insertion. To prevent this from happening a titanium-encased alumina liner was developed.

Limiting spread of COVID-19 in an orthopaedic department-a perspective from Spain.

Besides national and international recommendations, orthopaedic departments face significant changes in daily activity and serious issues to maintain their standards in musculoskeletal care during the pandemic Covid-19 crisis that we are facing. This report retrospectively addresses measures that were progressively put in place to modify in a week time the activity of a busy orthopaedic department in a large tertiary university hospital in face of the pandemic. Surgical priorities and surgical outcomes are key aspects to consider.

[Fragile hip fracture in Mexico: Where are we today? Where do we want to go?].

Introduction: Hip fracture is considered the most serious consequence of falls and osteoporosis. 18% of women will suffer one and 25% die in the first year. Only 73% of survivors will walk as they did previously.

Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry (RNFC): analysis of its first annual report and international comparison with other established registries.

Unlabelled: Hip fracture registries have helped improve quality of care and reduce variability, and several audits exist worldwide. The results of the Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry are presented and compared with 13 other national registries, highlighting similarities and differences to define areas of improvement, particularly surgical delay and early mobilization.

Introduction: Hip fracture audits have been useful for monitoring current practice and defining areas in need of improvement.