Gunshot Wounds to The Hip.

Gunshot wounds to the hip region are likely to cause complex peritrochanteric fracture. The fracture patterns are often highly comminuted and accompanied by injuries to local structures and abdominal viscera. Our case series analyses 25 orthopaedic procedures performed.

Long-term follow-up of platelet-rich plasma injections for refractory lateral epicondylitis.

Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) affects between 1 and 3% of the population. Recently, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained popularity.

Aim: Assess the long-term outcomes of PRP for patients with refractory LE.

Heterotopic ossification following anterior shoulder dislocation.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the abnormal growth of extraskeletal bone. Joint involvement may result in chronic stiffness and pain causing considerable functional impairment and the inability to perform the activities of daily living. HO affecting the shoulder joint is rare and little is known about its clinical course or treatment.

The effect of platelet-rich plasma injection on lateral epicondylitis following failed conservative management.

Objective: We assessed the effect PRP injection on pain and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis where conservative management had failed.

Methods: We prospectively reviewed 34 patients. The mean follow-up was 26 weeks (range 6-114 weeks).

Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunion: A Systematic Review of the Existing Evidence.

Purpose: To determine by systematic review the optimal treatment of scaphoid nonunion.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the literature with a meta-analysis of proportions to investigate the comparative effectiveness of different surgical techniques.

Results: A total of 48 publications (1,602 patients) met the eligibility criteria.