Supplementary medial plating in revision surgery for distal femoral fractures: A surgical technique with clinical outcomes.

Introduction: Distal femur fractures (DFF) are common, especially in the elderly and high energy trauma patients. Lateral locked osteosynthesis constructs have been widely used, however non-union and implant failures are not uncommon. Recent literature advocates for the liberal use of supplemental medial plating to augment lateral locked constructs.

Effects of plaque composition on vascular remodelling after angioplasty in the MultiVitamins and Probucol (MVP) trial.

Background: The antioxidant probucol reduced coronary restenosis in the MultiVitamins and Probucol (MVP) trial by improving vascular remodelling. Whether calcification limits the extent of adaptive vessel enlargement is not known.

Objective: To determine whether plaque composition at the dilated site affects probucol-induced vascular remodelling after angioplasty.