The current standard of the shoulder trauma series in Ireland - A national audit.

Objectives/aims: The primary aim of this study was to assess the current standard of shoulder radiographs in Ireland. The secondary aim of this study was to determine whether orthopaedic surgeons in Ireland are of the opinion that a national protocol is required, and what this protocol should consist of.

Methods: A national audit of shoulder trauma series x-rays performed in emergency departments was conducted.

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Results in Improved Clinical Outcomes and Low Revision Rates at 10-Year Follow-Up: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To study the literature to evaluate the functional outcomes, radiologic outcomes, and revision rates following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) at a minimum of 10-years follow-up.

Methods: Two independent reviewers performed a literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Scopus using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Only studies reporting on outcomes of ARCR with a minimum 10-year follow-up were considered for inclusion.

Clinical outcomes at medium-term follow-up of sub-acromial balloon spacer insertion in the operative management of massive rotator cuff tears.

Introduction: The management of massive rotator cuff tears (RCTs) remains a debated topic amongst orthopaedic surgeons, with a wide spectrum of treatment options available. In recent years, the use of sub-acromial balloon spacers has emerged as an option in the management of massive RCTs. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients with massive RCTs who underwent arthroscopic sub-acromial balloon spacer insertion at medium-term follow-up.

Refracture of the Pediatric Forearm with Intramedullary Nails in situ.

Introduction: There are few described cases in literature describing the management of refracture of both bone forearm fractures with elastic stable intramedullary nails (ESIN) in situ. We describe our experience and discuss it in the context of existing reports.

Case Report: A 6-year-old girl presented to our unit with a refracture of her forearm with ESIN in situ following a trauma, 5 months post her index injury and ESIN procedure.

Osteochondroma of acromioclavicular joint.

Osteochondroma is the most common type of benign bone tumour. It is a benign chondrogenic lesion derived from aberrant cartilage from the perichondral ring, and it commonly presents in the proximal humerus, proximal femur and knee. Osteochondroma is usually solitary but can be multiple with patients with hereditary multiple exostoses.

A single centre experience of pre-contoured clavicle plates by an anterior approach.

Aim: In recent years there has been increasing evidence that comminuted and shortened clavicle fractures should be treated surgically. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of patients who had their clavicle fracture fixed using a pre-contoured, clavicle specific plate from an anterior approach.

Method: A retrospective analysis was carried out of all patients treated with pre-contoured clavicle plates from an anterior approach between May 2014 and June 2016.

The Effect of Hand Dominance on Functional Outcome Following Single Row Rotator Cuff Repair.

Introduction: Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder disability and pain. Excellent outcomes can be obtained with surgical treatment although this outcome is affected by several factors. We sought to investigate the effect of hand dominance on subjective functional outcome post rotator cuff repair.

Replicating proximal humeral articular geometry with a third-generation implant: a radiographic study in cadaveric shoulders.

Prosthetic shoulder arthroplasty must replicate humeral geometry or risk compromising success. The purpose of our study was to evaluate humeral head replacement with respect to replicating proximal humeral anatomy. Using scanning technology and AutoCAD, this study was conducted in 2 parts.

Compliance and satisfaction with foot compression devices: an orthopaedic perspective.

Introduction: Although mechanical methods of thromboembolic prophylaxis have proven efficacy, relatively little is known about levels of patient compliance in the usage of these devices. Based on anecdotal evidence, we hypothesised that levels of compliance are sometimes insufficient to provide adequate thromboprophylaxis in the clinical setting. We prospectively analysed the use of foot pumps in 30 orthopaedic patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty in order to assess levels of both patient compliance and satisfaction.