A comparison of distal femoral locking plates for distal femur fractures: Long working length versus short working length.

Objective: To compare long working length distal femoral locking plates with short working length for treating extra-articular distal femur fractures in terms of union and implant failure.

Methods: The randomised controlled trial was conducted at the Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from April 28, 2018, to March 10, 2021, and comprised all adult patients of either gender with extra-articular distal femur fractures who were randomised into two groups. Group A was exposed to long working length, while group B had short working length.

Outcome of proximal femur shaft fractures in school going children treated with locking compression plates.

Objectives: To determine the clinical and radiological outcome of proximal femur shaft fractures in school going children treated with locking compression plates (LCP).

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Orthopaedic Division Lady Ready Reading Hospital Peshawar from 25 June 2018 to 25 September 2020. Children of either gender and age 6 to 12 years old with subtrochanteric and proximal one third femur factures fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled in this study.

Pattern of peer review proforma of medical journals of Pakistan.

Objective: To analyze the contents and format of peer review proforma of Medical journals of Pakistan.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Lady reading Hospital Peshawar Pakistan from 3 August 2018 to 9 February 2019.An email was sent to the chief editors of all the medical journals listed on the official website (www.

Does pin tract infection after external fixator limits its advantage as a cost-effective solution for open fractures in low-middle income countries, a prospective cohort study.

Objective: To determine the frequency of pin tract infection in external fixator tibia and its effects on the definite fracture fixation and bone healing.

Methods: The prospective study was conducted at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from August 2017 to July 2018, and comprised patients regardless of age and gender with open fracture tibia Gustillo-Anderson type II and type IIIA. Pin tract infection was assessed following the application of locally made external fixation of tibia open fractures.

Modified Turco's postero-medial release for congenital talipes equino-varus.

Background: Talipes Equino-Varus (TEV) is one of the most common congenital anomaly. It is managed by various methods, i.e.

Infection in orthopedic implant surgery, its risk factors and outcome.

Background: Infection in orthopedic surgery is a disaster both for the patient and surgeon. Although its incidence has been reduced due to modern theatre facilities and aseptic measures but in developing countries its prevalence is still high. It is better to prevent infection rather than to treat it.

Evaluation of results of interlocking nails in femur fractures due to high velocity gunshot injuries.

Background: Femoral shaft fractures are common in adult population due to vulnerability to road traffic accident and firearm injuries. There are various treatment modalities to treat the femur shaft fracture, i.e.

Comparison of percutaneous pinning with casting in supracondylar humeral fractures in children.

Background: In Children Supracondylar fracture of humerus is one of the most common fractures in first decade of life. There are various treatment modalities for this fracture i.e.