Publications by authors named "Manjunath Nishani"

Introduction: Intramedullary nailing is a commonly performed surgery for tibia diaphysis fractures. However, in selected cases, this procedure can get complicated with rotational malalignment if not checked carefully intra-operatively.

Case Report: A 29 year-old male sustained polytrauma and was treated with intramedullary nailing for bilateral femur and right-side tibia fractures.

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We read and discussed the study entitled "Complication rates after direct anterior posterior approach for Hip Hemiarthroplasty in elderly individuals with femoral neck fractures" with great interest. The authors have done justice to the topic of comparison of anterior and posterior surgical approaches for bipolar hemiarthroplasty which has been an everlasting debate in the existing literature. However, there are certain aspects of this study that need clarification from the authors.

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We are describing a case report of a morbidly obese patient (body mass index 41) in his mid-40s with Young and Burgess Anteroposterior Compression type II injury (AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association type B1.2) managed by symphyseal plating. Morbid obesity made working at a depth very difficult; hence, we adopted a novel 'wire-ramp plate-sliding method'.

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