Age- and Gender-Related Femoral Bowing Analysis in the Korean Population and Features for Clinical Applications.

: The anterolateral bowing of the femur shows differences between races and has recently caused many clinical problems. Asians tend to have increased femoral bowing, but there is a lack of large-scale studies. We aim to identify the patterns of femoral bowing in the Korean population through comprehensive analysis and address its clinical implications.

Bacterial contamination of surgical gloves during clean orthopedic surgery.

This study examines the presence of bacterial contamination on surgical gloves and suggests appropriate measures for an aseptic surgical environment. To prevent glove contamination during surgery, surgeons and assistants should change gloves periodically, and scrub nurses should be careful when opening packages and handing over implants.

Reduction of the Femoral Head First, and Assembly of the MUTARS Device in Case of Impossible Reduction during Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Dislocation after a total hip arthroplasty occurs in approximately 1% of patients; however, the frequency is much higher after revision surgery. To prevent dislocation, use of a larger femoral head is recommended, and a dual mobility femoral head has been introduced. However, reducing the dual mobility femoral head to the acetabular component is difficult in cases involving contracture in the soft tissue around the joint.

Comparison of the incidence rates of hip and vertebral fragility fractures according to cataract surgery in elderly population: a nationwide cohort study.

Unlabelled: Elderly patients who underwent cataract surgery showed lower prevalence and cumulative incidence rates of hip and vertebral fragility fractures than those who did not. Therefore, cataract surgery in elderly patients may reduce the incidence of hip and vertebral fragility fractures.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence rates of hip and vertebral fragility fractures between patients who underwent cataract surgery and those who did not, and to investigate the effect of cataract surgery on the incidence of fragility fracture in elderly population using nationwide claims data.

Lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction for the treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: a comparison with open débridement of the extensor origin.

Background: Based on the controversy over whether the extensor tendon is the only lesion of lateral epicondylitis of the elbow and numerous reports of concomitant lateral collateral ligament involvement, potential damage to the lateral collateral ligament complex should be considered for the treatment.

Methods: About 25 elbows in 23 patients (débridement group) and 22 elbows in 20 patients (reconstruction group) who were diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and had an average of 22 months of symptoms revealing anatomical lesion on MRI were included. The capitellum-sublime tubercle-radial head (CSR) angle was measured on both sides preoperatively, and the visual analog scale (VAS) and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) were measured over 12 months, postoperatively.

Eliminating projection error of measuring Pauwels' angle in the femur neck fractures by CT plane manipulation.

Objectives: The aim for the present study was to determine whether projection error of measuring Pauwels' angle in young femur neck fracture could be eliminated by CT plane manipulation.

Methods: Clinical data of displaced femur neck fractures in young adults aged 20 to 64years old (13 females and 17 males) were retrospectively analyzed. Their average age was 47.

Obturator Internus Abscess with Ipsilateral Septic Hip Arthritis.

Obturator internus muscle (OIM) abscess is an uncommon condition often mistaken for bacterial infection of the hip joint. If the OIM abscess is accompanied by a septic hip, it becomes more difficult to make a diagnosis. Surgical drainage of OIM abscess is difficult because it is located at a deep part of the pelvic cavity.

Schisandrae Fructus ethanol extract ameliorates inflammatory responses and articular cartilage damage in monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis in rats.

Schisandrae Fructus, the fruit of (Turcz.) Baill., is widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a number of chronic diseases.

Idiopathic Avascular Necrosis of First Metatarsal Head in a Pediatric Patient.

Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head rarely occurs in pediatrics. The present case of avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head occurred in a 13-year-old male who came to the clinic with a 9-month history of pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Conservative treatment had been applied for 9 months, but the pain had not been relieved.

Femur Neck Fracture in a Young Marfan Syndrome Patient.

Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant and could decrease bone mineral density. So patients with Marfan syndrome could vulnerable to trauma in old ages. We present the first report, to the best of our knowledge, of a rare fracture of the femoral neck with a minor traumatic history in a juvenile Marfan syndrome patient whose physis is still open.

Pathologic Fracture of the Femur in Brown Tumor Induced in Parathyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Brown tumor refers to a change of skeletones that develops as a complication of hyperparathyroidism. As osteoclast is activated to stimulate reabsorption and fibrosis of bone, it causes a cystic change of the bone. Parathyroid carcinoma is being reported as a tumor that induces primary hyperparathyroidism.

Compartment Syndrome of the Gluteus Medius Occurred without Bleeding or Trauma: A Case Report.

Compartment syndrome is an ischemic change resulting from an increase in compartment pressure. Initially, patients present with direct tenderness and swelling, and the weak circulation secondary to compartment syndrome can eventually lead to motor and sensory impairment. If the increase in pressure results in neurological impairment, emergency intervention is required to decompress the compartment.

Nonunion of subtrochanteric fractures: Comminution or Malreduction.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact on nonunion of the extent of comminution and postoperative displacement in patients surgically treated for subtrochanteric fractures.

Methods: From 2008 to 2013, 44 patients with subtrochanteric fractures underwent surgery and follow-up. Retrospective data collection showed that it had 32 male and 12 female.

Comparison of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion in Monosegmental Vacuum Phenomenon within an Intervertebral Disc.

Study Design: Retrospective.

Purpose: To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of posterolateral lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) in monosegmental vacuum phenomenon within an intervertebral disc.

Overview Of Literature: The vacuum phenomenon within an intervertebral disc is a serious form of degenerative disease that destabilizes the intervertebral body.

Multiple cannulated screw fixation of young femoral neck fractures.

Objective: We wanted to analyze the factors affecting the results of multiple cannulated screws fixation in patients less than 60 years old with femoral neck fracture (FNF).

Methods: We reviewed 52 patients (30 males, 22 females) who were treated with multiple cannulated screws fixation for FNFs. They were followed up for more than one year during January 2002 to December 2012.