Non-vascularized fibular autograft for resistant humeral diaphyseal nonunion: Retrospective case series.

Introduction: There is a great surgical challenge when humeral diaphyseal fractures are initially open, complex, or associated with segmental bone loss. The challenge becomes even greater with previous multiple unsuccessful surgeries. The question of this study was: Does combining locked compression plating with non-vascularized fibular autograft in cases of resistant humeral diaphyseal nonunion yield reliable bony union and satisfactory functional outcome?

Hypothesis: The use of non-vascularized fibular autograft in conjunction with locked compression plating will provide stable construct, enhance bony union and improve functional outcome in cases of resistant humeral diaphyseal nonunion.

Combined subtalar distraction arthrodesis with peroneus brevis tenotomy for posttraumatic subtalar arthritis.

Background: Subtalar distraction arthrodesis is advocated as a salvage procedure for isolated posttraumatic subtalar arthritis. This study aimed at evaluating combined subtalar distraction arthrodesis with peroneus brevis tenotomy for such cases.

Methods: Twenty patients with isolated posttraumatic subtalar arthritis managed by combined subtalar distraction arthrodesis and peroneus brevis tenotomy were reviewed for a retrospective study.

Lateral plantar nerve release with or without calcaneal drilling for resistant plantar fasciitis.

Purpose: To compare the outcome following lateral plantar nerve release with or without calcaneal drilling for resistant plantar fasciitis.

Methods: 30 women and 3 men aged 30 to 60 (mean, 45) years with resistant plantar fasciitis were randomised to undergo release of the first branch of the lateral plantar nerve with (group 1, n=18) or without (group 2, n=15) calcaneal drilling.

Results: Patients were followed up for a mean of 27 months.