Fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures is safe using either sinus tarsi or extensile lateral approach.

Introduction: Management of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures continues to challenge surgeons. Use of the extensile lateral surgical approach (ELA) had been standard practice however wound necrosis and infection have become deterrents. The sinus tarsi approach (STA) has gained popularity as a less invasive technique to optimize articular reduction while minimizing soft tissue injury.

Patients With Simple Posterior Hip Dislocations Have Higher Rates of Hip Dysplasia and Borderline Dysplasia.

Objectives: To determine if patients suffering simple, posterior hip dislocations are more likely to display dysplastic characteristics of their acetabulum as compared with those suffering fracture dislocations.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Level 1 trauma center.

Anterior and superior plate positions in diaphyseal clavicle fractures produce similar patient outcomes.

Purpose: While diaphyseal clavicle fractures can be treated with plate fixation on either the superior or anteroinferior aspect of the clavicle, the optimal plate position remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine if anteroinferior vs. superior plating for clavicle fracture fixation leads to better patient outcomes.