Complications and Functional Outcome Following Operative Treatment of Talus Neck and Body Fractures: A Systematic Review.

Background: Central talar fractures are rare and often associated with impaired functional outcome. Despite recent advances in diagnosis and management of talus fractures, complications rates remain high and functional outcome is generally poor. This study aims to provide an overview of complication rates and functional outcome following operative treatment of talar neck and body fractures.

Evaluation of Functional Outcome and Complications in Bridge Plating Compared to Transarticular Screws for Lisfranc Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The optimal treatment strategy of Lisfranc injury is still in debate. This study aimed to compare the functional outcome and complications of dorsal bridge plating (BP) and transarticular screws (TAS). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the present literature was performed.

The importance of rectal contrast in CT assessment to detect anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery.

Aim: Computed tomography (CT) is currently the diagnostic tool most often used to detect anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of rectal contrast.

Method: All patients who underwent colorectal surgery with a primary anastomosis between 2009 and 2018 were identified from a prospectively maintained database.

Management and Outcome of Hindfoot Trauma With Concomitant Talar Head Injury.

Background: Talar head fractures account for 2.6% to 10% of all talar fractures and are often associated with concomitant musculoskeletal injuries. The current literature only describes a total of 14 patients with talar head fractures and, with that, guidelines for management are lacking.

Fractures of the Cuboid Bone: A Critical Analysis Review.

Cuboid fractures rarely occur in isolation, and a high index of suspicion for the presence of Chopart, Lisfranc, or complex midfoot injuries should be raised. The cuboid is the cornerstone of the lateral column and acts as a bridge between the lateral column and the transverse plantar arch. Its most important role is maintenance of lateral column length and associated motion in the midtarsal and tarsometatarsal joints.

Gastrointestinal histoplasmosis mimicking peritonitis carcinomatosis: a rare case of an emergent surgical presentation of HIV de novo.

Gastrointestinal perforation due to infection, including disseminated histoplasmosis, is a rare cause of the surgical acute abdomen, especially in an apparently healthy patient. We describe a rare case of gastrointestinal histoplasmosis-induced small intestine perforation as the first manifestation of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in a healthy patient. Remarkably, the disease mimicked peritonitis carcinomatosis during explorative laparoscopy.

Functional Outcome and Quality of Life After Nonoperative Treatment of Posterior Process Fractures of the Talus.

Background: Fractures of the posterior process of the talus are frequently overlooked, possibly leading to nonunion, arthritis, and chronic pain. Given the rare occurrence, previous case series have been small and without functional outcome scores. Therefore, we aimed to provide evidence on outcomes after nonoperative and operative management of posterior process fractures of the talus.

Treating fractures in upper limb gunshot injuries: The Cape Town experience.

Background: Upper extremity gunshot fractures are generally treated conservatively or surgically using open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), intramedullary nails (IM) or external fixators. However, there is no gold standard for the management of these complex, multi-fragmentary upper extremity fractures. The aim was to describe and identify the injury patterns, management, complications and associated risk factors for upper extremity gunshot fractures.