Clinical outcomes of a novel 'all-suture' fixation for valgus-impacted proximal humeral fractures.

Background: Conventional techniques for the fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures include the use of locking plates, intramedullary nailing, hemiarthroplasty and reverse shoulder replacement. Valgus-impacted fractures are a common subtype of proximal humeral fracture, but there are few publications concerning the outcomes of treatment. This study aims to review outcomes following an 'all-suture' technique for this fracture subtype without the use of transosseous sutures.

The Experiences, Influences and Concerns of Future Orthopaedic Surgeons: Comparing Uk and non-UK Perspectives.

Aims/background: This study aims to identify and analyse the factors that influence or discourage junior doctors in the UK and across the world from wanting to pursue a career in orthopaedics.

Methods: A prospective, cohort study was carried out via an online questionnaire targeted at aspiring orthopaedic surgeons.

Results: A total of 654 respondents met inclusion criteria; 370 (56.

Bilateral axillary node calcifications: a case report and revisiting causes.

A 48-year woman was found to have bilateral axillary nodal microcalcifications on screening mammogram; a new finding compared to the prior mammogram done about 8 years ago. Combining the new finding with the amorphous and fine morphology of the microcalcifications, deemed it suspicious. In the absence of a definite benign cause, that could be attributed to this finding, biopsy was performed.

Can Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) Reduce Benign Breast Biopsy?

Objectives: To evaluate the potential of contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) in reducing benign breast biopsy rate, thereby improving resource utilization. To explore its potential as a value-adding modality in the management of BI-RADS 4/5 lesions.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective study conducted between July 2016 and September 2018.