Bilateral forearm compartment syndrome in a patient with recently diagnosed chronic myeloid leukaemia.

Compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening surgical emergency that typically occurs unilaterally in the lower leg after trauma. It often occurs within hours of injury but can occur up to 48 hours or even several days later. We report the case of a male patient in his late 70s presenting with subacute, atraumatic, bilateral forearm compartment syndrome.

Inferior scapula avulsion fracture: an unusual presentation of winged scapula.

Inferior scapula avulsion fractures are rare injuries, with few cases reported and only a small number managed operatively discussed in the literature. We report the case of a man in his 40s who fell from a height and presented with right-sided scapular winging and point tenderness at the inferior pole of his right scapula with no neurological deficit. Radiographs and CT diagnosed avulsion fracture of the inferior scapula.

A Systematic 10-Year Review of the Use of Arthroscopy in the Assessment and Treatment of Intercarpal Ligament Injuries Associated with Acute Distal Radius Fracture.

To review the impact that arthroscopy has made on the assessment and treatment of intercarpal (scapholunate [SL] or lunotriquetral [LT]) ligament injuries associated with acute distal radius fractures (DRF). A systematic review of EMBASE, MEDLINE and COCHRANE databases for articles published between 2011 and 2021 was performed (PROSPERO ID: CRD42021273293) which included studies reported assessment and outcomes of intercarpal ligament injuries associated with acute DRF. Methodological quality was evaluated.

Comparison of Exeter stem offset size for total hip arthroplasty between males and females: A retrospective series of 780 hips.

Background: Many orthopaedic surgeons use a 'standard' stem offset length, typically 37.5 mm and 44 mm for females and males respectively, in total hip arthroplasty. With increasingly personalized surgery, 'standard' one-size-fits-all stem lengths may be outdated.

Rare case of a low energy traumatic anterior dislocation of the native hip.

Anterior dislocations of the native hip are rare injuries, and normally a result of high energy trauma such as road traffic accidents. Delays in reduction of over 12 hours have been shown to increase the risk of avascular necrosis to the head of the femur significantly. We report the case of an elderly man who sustained an anterior dislocation of his native hip following a fall.

Outcomes of Multiple Digit Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Swanson Arthroplasty Done at a Single Operation.

Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) arthroplasty using a Swanson implant is commonly used for the treatment of PIPJ arthritis despite newer implants being available. Many patients develop arthritis in more than one digit and some tend to have multiple digits operated on in their lifetime. There is paucity of literature on the outcomes of multiple PIPJ arthroplasty in one sitting.

Unusual presentation of atraumatic insufficiency pelvic fractures unmasking pregnancy-related osteoporosis: A case report.

We describe the case of a young 27-year-old Caucasian female who presented in the third trimester of her first pregnancy with sudden and severe suprapubic and left-sided hip pain without history of trauma. She was eventually diagnosed with two insufficiency fractures of the pelvis. The underlying diagnosis was pregnancy-related osteoporosis.

Safe zone for minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy: an MRI study.

Hindfoot deformities are often surgically corrected with calcaneal osteotomy. These are increasingly performed via a minimally invasive approach. Identifying a neurovascular "safe zone" for this approach is important in reducing iatrogenic injury.

A systematic review of anterior cruciate ligament primary repair rehabilitation.

Background: Rehabilitation after surgery of the injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is crucial for satisfactory outcomes. Many trials have investigated this process after ACL reconstruction. The treatment of acute ACL ruptures with a repair technique has recently regained interest, although very little information is available about appropriate rehabilitation for such patients.

A Study Investigating Whether BMI Is Associated With Acetabular Bone Size: Big Bones or a Big Myth?

Background There is a common conception held by patients with a high body mass index (BMI) that they have "big bones". Some people hold the assumption that their weight is attributed to larger bone stock rather than adipose tissue. It was the suspicion of the surgeons at our unit that this is often not the case.

A Novel Method of Treatment for a Mal-United Galeazzi Fracture With Dislocation of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Using Scarf Osteotomy.

The Galeazzi fracture is an unstable fracture-dislocation of the forearm. There have been reports of non-union of the radius despite rigid internal fixation with a plate. We present the case of a 25-year-old male who fell from his bicycle, sustaining a closed Galeazzi fracture-dislocation.

Pushing the Surgical Limits: Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Rotational Prosthesis in a 96-Year-Old Lady with End-Stage Osteoarthritis.

We present the case of a 96-year-old patient treated for severe osteoarthritis with primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a rotational prosthesis. The patient had significant medical comorbidities and her independence was limited due to her severe functional immobility. This case demonstrates that TKA can be a safe procedure with good outcomes in nonagenarians with severe osteoarthritis.

Orthopedic injuries associated with use of electric scooters in the UK: A dangerous trend? Case series and review of the literature.

Background: Electric scooters (e-scooters) are becoming increasingly common in major urban areas worldwide. Cities in some countries have even piloted programmes to promote their use to reduce general vehicular traffic. There have, however, been widespread media reports outlining concerns about their safety.

COVID-19 antibody tests: statistical implications.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had significant implications for society, with the introduction of restrictive social measures. Antibody tests provide a way of identifying patients who have been previously exposed to the virus and thus may have a degree of immunity. This is important in the development of public health policy, as local and national bodies seek to relax social restrictions in an attempt to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the pandemic.

New drug, new problem: do hip fracture patients taking NOACs experience delayed surgery, longer hospital stay, or poorer outcomes?

Introduction: Neck of femur fractures are common in the comorbid, often anticoagulated, elderly. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) may affect patient outcomes. We aimed to evaluate whether hip fracture patients admitted on warfarin or NOAC therapy were at risk of operative delay, prolonged length of stay, or increased mortality.

Radius and Ulna Stress Fractures in a Patient with Neuromyelitis Optica: A Case Report.

Introduction: Stress fractures are more common in the weight-bearing bones of the lower limb and are particularly prevalent in athletes. Whereas, those of the upper limb are usually reported as unique events in rare circumstances.

Case Report: We present a case of a 40-year-old White British female with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) who mobilized in a wheelchair and presented to our center in April 2016 with a week-long history of a hot, swollen, and unstable right forearm.