Primary repair of complete Achilles tear augmented with amnion allograft wrap in college basketball player with a history of contralateral Achilles rupture: a case report.

Background: The Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body and is responsible for plantar flexion with muscle contraction. It is able to withstand tensile loads as large as ten times the body's weight or greater at times of peak stress on the tendon. Due to the repetitive and massive stress inflicted on the Achilles tendon, it is prone to injuries, especially in running and jumping athletes.

A Tillaux Fracture and Concurrent Nondisplaced Salter-Harris Type III Fracture of the Distal Fibula: A Case Report.

The Salter-Harris classification system categorizes pediatric fractures in relation to the physis. A Salter-Harris type III fracture occurs from the physis extending to the epiphysis. Tillaux fractures are a type of Salter-Harris type III fracture that occurs due to incomplete fusion of the growth plate and includes the anterolateral tibial epiphysis.

Sliding Inguinal Bladder Hernia: An Open and Minimally Invasive Robotic-Assisted Repair.

Inguinal hernia repair, although a common procedure, can present in complicated ways such as a sliding inguinal bladder hernia (IBH). This rare type of hernia can alter a patient's quality of life by obstructing urination, requiring manual scrotal compression to fully empty the bladder, and lead to devastating complications such as hydronephrosis and kidney failure. Treatment is typically by open inguinal hernia repair with manual bladder reduction, but this method poses risks of iatrogenic injury to the bladder.

Need for Increased Awareness of International Male Circumcision Variations and Associated Complications: A Contemporary Review.

Male circumcision is a prevalent, straightforward procedure. Cultural, religious, and/or social factors are the main determinants in the decision to undergo circumcision. The method of circumcision and age of the patient at the time of circumcision varies, dependent on the deciding determinant: cultural or religious tradition, personal hygiene, preventive health, or medical need.