Efficacy of distal pedicle screw fixation as a caudal foundation in VEPTR growing rod constructs for early onset scoliosis.

Purpose: Surgical treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is challenging. Stable and robust foundations are vital. We have assessed a small cohort of patients with a rib-based proximal fixation and a pedicle screw-based distal foundation for a distraction based growing rod system.

Variability of Measurement of Patellofemoral Indices with Knee Flexion and Quadriceps Contraction: An MRI-Based Anatomical Study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of varying knee flexion and quadriceps activity on patellofemoral indices measured on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Materials And Methods: MRI of the knee was performed in 20 patients for indications other than patellar or patellofemoral pathology. Axial and sagittal sequences were performed in full extension of the knee with the quadriceps relaxed, full extension of the knee with the quadriceps contracted, 30° flexion of the knee with the quadriceps relaxed, and 30° flexion with the quadriceps contracted.

Megaprostheses in the management of trauma of the knee.

Objective: Review the outcome of patients with complex fractures around the knee treated with megaprosthesis.

Method: Retrospective observational study of 10 patients was undertaken.

Results: Six patients were treated with a distal femoral endoprosthesis (DEFPR) and four with an augmented rotating hinge knee replacement (RHK).

A Modification of the Dunn Osteotomy With Preservation of the Ligamentum Teres.

Background: We aimed to determine if a modified Dunn osteotomy could be safely performed without surgical dislocation and consequent preservation of the ligamentum teres.

Methods: All patients undergoing a modified Dunn osteotomy for a slipped capital femoral epiphysis over an 8-year period were included in this study, and all had a severe slip with an open physis.

Results: The modified Dunn procedure was performed on 34 hips in 34 patients.

Surgical exposure of the Distal Radius in a patient with a flexor carpi radialis brevis muscle anomaly.

There are numerous reports of anatomical variants of the muscles of the forearm, particularly the extensors of the wrist and hand. The abnormal deep and short radial wrist flexor (flexor carpi radialis) is rare. There are only two previously reported cases.