Rebound of Frontal Plane Malalignment After Tension Band Plating.

Background: Despite the popularity of tension band plating (TBP) current literature lacks clinical data concerning recurrence ("rebound") of frontal plane malalignment. This study investigated the rebound phenomenon after TBP in idiopathic genu varum/valgum deformities. We analyzed factors that may contribute to the development of rebound after removal of TBP.

Outcome of painful bone marrow edema of the femoral head following treatment with parenteral iloprost.

Background: Bone marrow edema (BME) is a common cause of hip pain. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of the vasoactive drug iloprost in the treatment of BME of femoral head.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed 27 patients (19 male, 8 female) with BME of the femoral head.

Natural course of intra-articular shifting bone marrow edema syndrome of the knee.

Background: Intra-articular shift (migration) of bone marrow edema syndrome (BMES) is a very rare disease. Only a few cases have been reported thus far. The condition may cause the clinician to suspect an aggressive disease.