Internal tibial torsion is associated with medial meniscus posterior horn tears.

Purpose: Risk factors for meniscal tears play a decisive role in deciding on treatment and rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of tibial rotation on medial meniscus posterior horn tears (MMPHTs).

Methods: This study is a retrospective case-control study.

Prevalence of scoliosis and cost-effectiveness of screening in schools in Turkey.

The study was intended determine the prevalence of scoliosis and to assess the cost-effectiveness of a school screening program for scoliosis in Turkey. A total of 4259 children (2057 females and 2022 males aged 10-14 years old) were screened. Thirty-nine children had a positive forward bending test.