Arthroscopic Resection of Symptomatic Ossicle of the Medial Malleolus: A Case Report.

An ossicle around the medial malleolus is difficult to differentiate from an unfused ossification center, an avulsion fracture, and os subtibiale. Misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate or unnecessary treatments. We describe a patient with a symptomatic ossicle of the medial malleolus in the left ankle that prevented participation in sports activities because of medial ankle pain.

Analysis of trabecular bone microstructure in osteoporotic femoral heads in human patients: in vivo study using multidetector row computed tomography.

Background: Lag screw position is very important in the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture to prevent complications such as screw cut-out. Current studies recommend central or inferior placement of the lag screw on the anteroposterior radiograph, and central placement on the lateral radiographs. These reports are based on radiographic evaluation, but few studies have investigated the importance of bone quality at the site of lag screw placement.