"Antero-medial load shift" in unilateral plantar heel pain - A cross-sectional exploratory study.

Background And Purpose: Plantar foot pressure provides an insightful data in the ankle and foot complex which may aid in the detection of underlying pathology. Since individuals with unilateral plantar heel pain (PHP) tend to develop compensatory loading strategies, this study aimed to observe the foot loading pattern compared to the asymptomatic side and its relationship with the morphological variations in individuals with unilateral PHP.

Methods: It was a prospective cross-sectional study done on 17 participants with unilateral PHP.

Does topical vancomycin prevent fracture-related infections in closed fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation? A randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: The role of topical vancomycin in fracture-related infection (FRI) is debatable. Very few studies have reported their efficacy in open and high-risk extremity fractures. This study aimed to assess topical vancomycin's role in reducing FRI in closed fractures undergoing open surgical intervention with an implant.

Clinical, Metabolic, and Radiological Risk Factors in Individuals With Plantar Heel Pain From a South Indian Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Background One of the most common conditions seen in an orthopedic outpatient clinic is plantar heel pain (PHP). Studies analyzing various risk factors and their association with the development of PHP have been performed primarily in the Caucasian population, and no study has noted any association between the magnitude of various risk factors and their correlation to the severity of PHP. Hence, we performed a prospective cross-sectional observational study in a select South Indian population presenting with PHP to a tertiary care center.

Functional Outcomes of Neglected Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures Treated Surgically: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background Unlike other injuries, adult diaphyseal forearm fractures necessitate open reduction and internal fixation. Fixation requires special attention to regaining the pre-injury length of both bones, alignment, proper apposition, and restoration of the radial bow. Although there are not many studies on surgical results for forearm fractures that have initially received indigenous therapy, there are a few studies on the functional outcomes of surgery in forearm malunion and non-union.

Report of a Case of Cold Urticaria Following Cryotherapy - Need for Screening for Untoward Effects of Cryotherapy in Physical Therapy Clinical Practice.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal rehabilitation is one of the frontline domains in physical therapy practice. In most countries, physical therapists prefer independent practice with referrals from general practitioners and orthopedic surgeons. Under these circumstances, the physical therapist may be the first contact professional handling these individuals who may not have adequate medical records with their personal medical history.

Do the clinical scores (Pirani and Dimeglio scores) correlate with the radiological parameters in idiopathic club foot in infants? A cross-sectional study.

This study was done to identify how well clinical scores and their sub-scores correlate with the radiographic parameters in idiopathic clubfoot. We studied 76 patients of idiopathic clubfoot who are from 5 months to 12 months of age. Deformity was assessed clinically with Pirani and Dimeglio scores and radiologically using eight parameters.

Complex post traumatic foot deformities - Outcomes after corrective surgery.

Introduction: Complex posttraumatic foot deformity results in painful foot, altered gait and affects cosmesis. We did a retrospective study on 16 patients to analyse the etiology, types of foot deformity and their outcomes after corrective surgery.

Methods: This retrospective study was done on a consecutive series of patients who underwent corrective surgery for complex post-traumatic foot and ankle deformities.

Does operative fixation of isolated fractures of ulna shaft results in different outcomes than non-operative management by long arm cast?

Objective: The optimal treatment for isolated fractures of ulnar shaft is debatable. The purpose of this study was to compare functional outcomes and radiological union in patients treated for isolated fractures of the ulnar shaft by open reduction and internal fixation and a long arm cast.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted at level I trauma center from November 2014 to March 2016.

Does age, time since injury and meniscal injury affect short term functional outcomes in arthroscopic single bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

Purpose: We conducted this study to correlate the short term clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with patients' age, time since injury and associated meniscal injury.

Methods: A total of 43 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction between October 2013 and February 2015 were taken for the study. Preoperative demographic data, clinical scores (Lysholm, IKDC) were recorded for each patient.

Radiologic assessment of femoral and tibial tunnel placement based on anatomic landmarks in arthroscopic single bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Background: Accurate tibial and femoral tunnel placement has a significant effect on outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Postoperative radiographs provide a reliable and valid way for the assessment of anatomical tunnel placement after ACLR. The aim of this study was to examine the radiographic location of tibial and femoral tunnels in patients who underwent arthroscopic ACLR using anatomic landmarks.

Correlation of tunnel widening and tunnel positioning with short-term functional outcomes in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using patellar tendon versus hamstring graft: a prospective study.

Objective: To study the correlation between tunnel widening and tunnel position with short-term functional outcomes post-ACL reconstruction with patellar tendon and hamstring autografts in young adults.

Materials And Methods: A total of 33 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction between October 2013 and February 2015 were included and followed up for 6 months. A standardized surgical technique was used for each graft type.

Snake bite induced cellulitis leading to infected open dislocation of the first metacarpophalangeal joint - A rare complication.

Non-traumatic open dislocation of the first metacarpophalangeal joint is a rare phenomenon. We present a rare such occurrence secondary to snake bite induced cellulitis. A 22-year-old girl presented with pain and instability of her right thumb two months.

Coxa saltans caused by extraarticular synovial chondromatosis overlying an isolated osteochondroma of the greater trochanter: A rare aetiology.

Snapping hip is produced by intraarticular and extraarticular pathology. We describe a rare case of extraarticular snapping hip caused by bursal synovial chondromatosis overlying an osteochondroma. A 32-year-old male presented with swelling in his right gluteal region for 6 years associated with pain and snapping on movements since three months.

Congenital Extraskeletal Osteochondroma of the Web Space Displacing the Lesser Toes: A Unique Presentation.

Extraskeletal osteochondroma is a rare benign tumor that occurs predominantly in the soft tissues of the hands and feet. The congenital occurrence of this lesion in children is very rare. We report the case of a 9-year-old male who presented with slowly progressive swelling in his left third web space since birth that was painful with prolonged walking and had displaced his fourth toe further laterally, causing both functional and cosmetic problems.

Brodie's abscess of the posterior ilium: a rare cause for low back pain in children.

Brodie's abscess of the pelvis is very rare in healthy children. It can be missed because of its varied presentation. We present an 11-year-old boy who presented with low back pain.

Primary epithelioid angiosarcoma of the calcaneum: a diagnostic dilemma.

Primary epithelioid angiosarcoma of the bone is very rare. We report a rare case of epithelioid angiosarcoma of the calcaneum and the difficulties we had in diagnosing this condition. A 22-year-old woman presented with complaints of pain and swelling of the left ankle of 8 years' duration.

Isolated Tubercular Osteomyelitis of Scapula - A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Isolated tuberculosis of the scapula is rare. The presentation mimics the tumors of scapula. Hence it is important to know the clinical presentation and when to suspect tubercular osteomyelitis of scapula.

Techniques in recurrent giant cell tumour of the first metatarsal in adolescents - A rare report of 2 cases.

Giant cell tumour of the foot is very rare. Very few cases of first metatarsal giant cell tumour were reported. We report two cases of recurrent giant cell tumour in adolescent patients.

A rare case of closed pantalar dislocation combined with Lisfranc's injury--The unusual complex.

Closed pantalar dislocation with associated Lisfranc's injury is a very rare injury. We report a rare case of such injury. Our patient had fall from height and presented with closed pantalar dislocation with Lisfranc's injury of the left foot and other multiple injuries.

Amphotericin B cement beads: A good adjunctive treatment for musculoskeletal mucormycosis.

Mucormycosis is one among the aggressive, invasive fungal infections usually seen in immunocompromised patients. Mucormycosis osteomyelitis is very rare. We present a patient with acute myeloid leukemia who complained of pain over the right proximal thigh.

A rare case of cryptococcal infection of talus with pathological fracture that healed with medical management.

Skeletal involvement occurs in 5% to 10% of reported cases of disseminated cryptococcal infection. We are reporting a very rare presentation of cryptococcal infection of the talus with pathological fracture, which healed with medical management. Our patient had pain and swelling around the ankle associated with fever.