Long-standing case of osteochondromatosis of the hip treated with uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty: A case report.

Introduction: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare synovial disorder characterized by the presence of benign loose bodies in the joint space. The affliction of the hip joint is rare. This entity usually goes undiagnosed as it is largely asymptomatic till complications such as secondary osteoarthritis secondary to degenerative changes, subluxation of hip, and fracture neck of femur ensue.

Delta Wiring Technique to Treat Bony Mallet Finger: No Need of Transfixation Pin.

Extension-block pinning is a popular surgical treatment method for mallet fractures but is associated with several pitfalls. Transfixation Kirschner wires used in the extension-block pinning technique may cause iatrogenic nail bed injury, bone fragment rotation, chondral damage, or osteoarthritis. The objective of this study was to determine the result of the delta wiring technique in mallet fractures with fracture fragment involving more than one-third of the distal phalanx articular surface.