Risk factors for malalignment after intramedullary nail treatment of distal tibia fractures with associated fibula fractures.

Purpose: Malalignment of distal tibia fractures can lead to malunion/nonunion or alter the limb mechanical axis which may cause arthritis. Proposed methods to decrease malalignment include fibular fixation or multiplanar interlocking screws, however these remain controversial. This study aimed to identify factors associated with malalignment in distal tibial fractures with associated fibular shaft fractures.

Subtle Syndesmotic Instability.

Latent or subtle syndesmotic instability is defined as an injury to the syndesmosis which is not apparent on static radiographs of the ankle. Syndesmotic injuries have also been referred to as high ankle sprains. Injury to the syndesmosis typically occurs with collision sports and often involves an external rotation force to the ankle.

Association of Psychiatric Illness or Psychotropic Medication Usage with Calcaneus Fracture.

Background There is a noticeable lack of studies examining the connection between psychiatric illness and orthopaedic injury. The goal of this study is to determine if a relationship exists between calcaneus fracture and psychiatric illness or use of psychotropic medication.  Methods A retrospective review was undertaken of calcaneus fracture patients at our institution from January 2011 through January 2014, and those with a diagnosis of psychiatric illness or history of psychotropic medication usage were identified.