Extended trochanteric osteotomy: improving the access and reducing the risk in revision THA.

This review article presents a comprehensive literature review regarding extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO).The history, rationale, biomechanical considerations as well as indications are discussed.The outcomes and complications as reported in the literature are presented, discussed and compared with our own practice.

When is it safe to reduce fracture dislocation of shoulder under sedation? Proposed treatment algorithm.

Introduction: Shoulder dislocations are common. It is known that incongruent shoulder should be promptly reduced. However, when associated with fracture of the proximal humerus, there is a clinical dilemma if reduction under sedation is a safe option.

Midterm results following uncemented, modular, fully porous coated stem used in revision total hip arthroplasty: Comparison of two stem systems.

Background: Aim of this study was to evaluate stem subsidence and survivorship of implant following implantation of Revitan (Zimmer) and MP (Waldemar Link) stems.

Methods: Retrospective case series with clinical and radiological follow-up of 1-10 years.

Results: 47 Revitan and 57 MP stems were analyzed.

Calcaneal osteomyelitis following steroid injection for plantar fasciitis: a case report.

This study reports a case of a 57-year-old woman diabetic patient who presented to the authors' institution with signs and symptoms typical of plantar fasciitis. Her condition did not resolve with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy, podiatry, and physiotherapy input and she was given a steroid injection for treatment of plantar fasciitis. She was admitted to the hospital 17 days following injection with signs of acute infection.

Management of displaced ankle fractures in elderly patients--is it worth performing osteosynthesis of osteoporotic bone?

Background: Ankle fractures in the elderly with osteoporotic bones are often difficult to manage. It is debatable whether we should treat such fractures conservatively, surgically, or even plan primary arthrodesis. Furthermore, there is a risk of difficult or failed fixation.