Comparison of five different fluoroscopic methods for identifying the MPFL femoral footprint.

Purpose: The success of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is closely linked to the precise positioning of the femoral tunnel. Intraoperative fluoroscopy is commonly utilized to identify the MPFL footprint. This study aimed to ascertain the most accurate fluoroscopic method among the five previously described methods used to determine the MPFL femoral footprint.

Comparison of four different screw configurations for the fixation of Fulkerson osteotomy: a finite element analysis.

Background: Conventionally, two 4.5 mm cortical screws inserted toward the posterior tibial cortex are usually advocated for the fixation of Fulkerson osteotomy. This finite element analysis aimed to compare the biomechanical behavior of four different screw configurations to fix the Fulkerson osteotomy.

Comparison of longitudinal and inverted L-type capsulorrhaphy in hallux valgus correction surgery.

The purpose of this study is to investigate clinical and radiographic differences between longitudinal capsulorrhaphy and inverted L-type capsulorrhaphy in patients diagnosed with hallux valgus (HV) to whom distal chevron osteotomy and HV distal soft-tissue procedure combination surgery was implemented.A total of 36 patients and 48 feet on whom distal chevron osteotomy and HV distal soft-tissue procedure combination surgery was implemented upon diagnosis of HV were included in the study. The patients were separated into 2 groups according to capsulorrhaphy technique, as group 1 (24 feet) wherein longitudinal capsulorrhaphy was implemented and group 2 (24 feet) wherein inverted-L type capsulorrhaphy was implemented.

Lateral foot pain due to os vesalianum pedis in a young football player; a case report and review of the current literature.

Os vesalianum pedis is a rare accessory ossicle located at the 5th metatarsal base. This anatomic variation is typically asymptomatic and usually detected incidentally on routine foot radiographs. However, it may be a source of lateral foot pain and rarely become symptomatic following traumatic ankle injuries such as an inversion ankle sprain.

Drilling through anteromedial portal with a femoral aiming device ensures a sufficient length and a proper graft position, and prevents posterior wall breakage during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of the femoral tunnel (FT) which was drilled through the AM portal by using a femoral aimer device and AP stability of the knee.

Methods: Thirty-eight patients, with the mean age 29.6 (range: 20-43) years, were evaluated after ACL reconstruction.

Effects of montelukast sodium on tendon healing: An experimental study.

Introduction: Montelukast sodium (MS) a selective leukotriene antagonist of the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor, has been used in the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. In this study, we evaluated the effect of MS on the early inflammatory phase (histological) of nonsynovial tendon healing.

Materials And Methods: Rats were divided randomly into two groups (n = 6 each).

Management of Vancouver type B2 and B3 femoral periprosthetic fractures using an uncemented extensively porous-coated long femoral stem prosthesis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of femoral revision using an uncemented extensively porous-coated long femoral stems with or without onlay strut allografts in the treatment of Vancouver type B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 17 cases of periprosthetic femoral fracture (eight B2 and nine B3) treated with the uncemented extensively porous-coated long femoral stem. Clinical outcomes were assessed with Harris Hip Score and Barthel ADL index.