Bipolar hybrid posterior instrumentation tecnique for the correction of Scheuermann's kyphosis.

Scheuermann´s kyphosis (SK) is the most common cause of painful and progressive structural hyperkyphosis in adolescents. Surgical treatment should be considered in cases of refractory pain or progressive deformities. We present the clinical and radiological results obtained using a bipolar, hybrid posterior instrumentation tecnique.

Deformity correction from the convexity of the curve in neuromuscular scoliosis.

Background: "Convex Pedicle Screw Technique" reduces the theoretical risk of neurovascular injury. Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy of this technique in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS).

Methods: Retrospective study of 12 patients who underwent a Convex Pedicle Screw Technique and were diagnosed with NMS.

Comparison of Cylindrical and Tapered Stem Designs for Femoral Revision Hip Arthroplasty.

Cylindrical fully-coated cobalt-chromium stems (CCS) have been widely used in femoral revisions. However, monoblock fluted conical tapered stems (FCTS) are growing in popularity. The present study seeks to determine whether there are any long-term differences between the two designs.

Orthopaedic trauma residency programs: Perspectives from different countries across the world.

The ability to manage the myriad of musculoskeletal conditions successfully requires multiple years of training. Access to and completion of orthopaedic surgical training entails an often grueling, highly regulated path to certification to practice. Although the world is more connected than ever, the question is whether the local certification criteria for medical specialists leads to a generic residency program and a similar training in all countries.

Four-day delay "metachronous" polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis of lower limbs: a unique case report.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection that requires immediate medical attention to prevent its fulminant development that can lead to amputation or death of the patient. In most of reported cases of multifocal necrotizing fasciitis, injuries appear synchronously within hours from the initial diagnosis. It is the only third reported case with metachronous lesions, and the first that involves both S.

Locking versus nonlocking plates for the treatment of posterior malleolar ankle fractures: A retrospective cohort study and cost analysis.

Background: We hypothesized that, as posterior malleolar ankle fractures usually present one or two main fragments, the buttress plating principle can be successfully achieved either with conventional nonlocking or anatomic locking posterior tibia plates, and no clinical differences should be found. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of posterior malleolar ankle (PM) fractures treated with conventional nonlocking (CNP) or anatomic locking plates (ALP), and also to compare both constructs in terms of crude costs.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was designed.