Coronal translation of the forearm, proximal capitate, and ulnar styloid predict radial inclination in distal radius fractures in older female patients.

Aims: The aims of this study were to identify means to quantify coronal plane displacement associated with distal radius fractures (DRFs), and to understand their relationship to radial inclination (RI).

Methods: From posteroanterior digital radiographs of healed DRFs in 398 female patients aged 70 years or older, and 32 unfractured control wrists, the relationships of RI, quantifiably, to four linear measurements made perpendicular to reference distal radial shaft (DRS) and ulnar shaft (DUS) axes were analyzed: 1) DRS to radial aspect of ulnar head (DRS-U); 2) DUS to volar-ulnar corner of distal radius (DUS-R); 3) DRS to proximal capitate (DRS-PC); and 4) DRS to DUS (interaxis distance, IAD); and, qualitatively, to the distal ulnar fracture, and its intersection with the DUS axis.

Results: In the study (fracture) and control groups, respectively, the mean values were: RI, 17.

Femoral de-rotation osteotomy versus hip arthroscopy for management of femoroacetabular impingement in adult patients with decreased femoral anteversion: a matched retrospective cohort study.

Femoral de-rotation osteotomy (FDO) and hip arthroscopy are both recognized surgical options for the management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in the setting of decreased femoral anteversion (<5°). Minimal comparative data exist regarding the difference in outcomes between these two techniques, and we believe this is the first study to provide that comparison. This retrospective cohort study included a total of 20 patients with such pathology, matched for age, gender and body mass index.

Controversial Topics in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A 5-Year Update (Part 1).

Background: This review article examines updates to the literature during the past 5 years on numerous topics related to total knee arthroplasty which were felt to have ongoing controversy. These include the use of peripheral nerve blocks and local infiltrative analgesia, intrathecal morphine, patellar resurfacing, and bearing designs.

Methods: For each individual topic, a literature search was conducted on several databases with emphasis on studies that were published in the past 5 years.

Controversial Topics in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Five-Year Update (Part 2).

Unlabelled: This review article examines updates to the literature during the past 5 years on numerous topics which were felt to have ongoing controversy. These topics include venous thromboprophylaxis, tranexamic acid usage, tourniquet usage, and wound closure techniques.

Methods: For each individual topic, a literature search was conducted on several databases with emphasis on studies that were published in the past 5 years.