Bone remodeling and cortical thinning distal to the femoral stem: a retrospective review.

Introduction: There is a paucity of information on the bone remodeling that occurs distal to the femoral stem following total hip arthroplasty as most previous studies have focused on proximal changes. In this study, we report the cortical thinning that occur distal to the femoral stem after primary total hip arthroplasty.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed at one institution over a 5-year period.

The Relationship Between Posterior Tibial Slope and Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures.

Background: Tibial eminence fractures are bony avulsions of the anterior cruciate ligament from its insertion on the intercondylar eminence. Numerous anatomic factors have been associated with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, such as posterior tibial slope, but there are few studies evaluating the association with tibial eminence fracture.

Purpose: To compare posterior tibial slope of pediatric patients with and without tibial eminence fractures.

Insurance status is not a predictor of rotator cuff tear magnitude.

Background: Rotator cuff tear (RCT) chronicity is an important factor in considering treatment options and outcomes for surgical repair. Many factors may contribute to delayed treatment, including timely access to care due to insurance status. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the magnitude of RCT on presentation and insurance status.

Impact of Cigarette Smoking on Re-operation and Revision Surgery after Femoral Neck Fracture Treatment.

Introduction: Smokers and nicotine users have a higher risk of femoral neck fracture non-union and prolonged time to fracture union. The impact of smoking resulting in revision surgery after fixation of femoral neck fractures, however, rarely has been studied. The aim of this retrospective study was to review if cigarette smoking had an influence on re-operation and revision after femoral neck fracture treatment.

A Comparison of Coronary Artery Stenosis Estimates Made by Forensic Pathologists and Medical Students.

Previous studies suggest cardiovascular pathologists are less accurate than noncardiovascular pathologists (e.g., clinical pathologists) in estimating the degree of coronary artery stenosis.