A relook at the reliability of Rockwood classification for acromioclavicular joint injuries.

Background: Controversies for treatment of acromioclavicular joint injuries in particular type III injuries may be partially attributed to the lack of a standardized method of radiography and measurement technique. Previous studies looking at the Rockwood classification showed poor inter- and intraobserver reliability (Kappa value approximately 0.20-0.

Finite element analysis of bone and implant stresses for customized 3D-printed orthopaedic implants in fracture fixation.

3D printing allows product customisation to be cost efficient. This presents opportunity for innovation. This study investigated the effects of two modifications to the locking compression plate (LCP), an established orthopaedic implant used for fracture fixation.

A 10-Year Radiographic Study Comparing Anterior Versus Posterior Instrumented Spinal Fusion in Patients With Lenke Type 5 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Unlabelled: MINI: This is a long-term prospective cohort study comparing the radiographic outcomes of anterior versus posterior instrumentation for Lenke 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Both approaches were comparable in terms of radiographic outcomes up to 10 years. The posterior approach is more prone to developing proximal junctional kyphosis.

Bone bridge formation across the neuroforamen 14 years after instrumented fusion for isthmic spondylolisthesis-a case report.

This case report describes the first case of a bone bridge formation across the left L5/S1 neuroforamen after instrumented posterolateral fusion for L5/S1 isthmic spondylolisthesis. Our patient was a 70-year-old lady who had grade 2, L5/S1 isthmic spondylolisthesis and bilateral S1 nerve root compression. She suffered from mechanical low back pain and neurogenic claudication, with radicular pain over both S1 dermatomes.

Lumbar Spine Alignment in Six Common Postures: An ROM Analysis With Implications for Deformity Correction.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study of prospectively collected data.

Objective: To compare lumbar spine alignment in six common postures, and estimate loss in range of motion (ROM) relative to standing.

Summary Of Background Data: Ideal position for fusion of lumbar spine remains unknown.

Delayed lymphocele formation following lateral lumbar interbody fusion of the spine.

Purpose: This paper aims to describe the rare post-operative complication of a lymphocele formation after lateral lumbar interbody fusion.

Methods: The patient in this case was a 76-year-old lady with a 10 year history of low back pain and neurogenic claudication. She had previously underwent multiple spine surgeries for her condition.

Interpretation of hip fracture patterns using areal bone mineral density in the proximal femur.

Introduction: Bone mineral density scans are currently interpreted based on an average score of the entire proximal femur. Improvements in technology now allow us to measure bone density in specific regions of the proximal femur. The study attempts to explain the pathophysiology of neck of femur (NOF) and intertrochanteric/basi-cervical (IT) fractures by correlating areal BMD (aBMD) scores with fracture patterns, and explore possible predictors for these fracture patterns.

Evaluation of scoring systems and prognostic factors in patients with spinal metastases from nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Background Context: The decision for operative treatment of patients with spinal metastases is dependent on the patient's predicted survival. Tokuhashi, Tomita, Bauer, and Oswestry scores have been devised for survival prediction; however, none of these systems have been evaluated in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

Purpose: To investigate the accuracy of these scoring systems in predicting survival and to identify prognostic factors for survival of the patients with spinal metastases from NPC.