Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fracture of Tibia: Fixation with Screw and Augmentation Using Ethibond Suture for Improved Clinical Outcomes.

Introduction: The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a vital structure in knee biomechanics, and its avulsion fractures present a unique challenge. This prospective cohort study was conducted at Grant Government Medical College and JJ Hospital, Mumbai, aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) utilizing cancellous screws and ethibond suture augmentation for PCL avulsion fractures. PCL avulsion fractures often result from traumatic incidents, such as road traffic accidents, and are associated with complications if left untreated.

Enhancing specimen collection skills for dried blood spots through an immersive virtual learning environment: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: The quality of dried blood spot (DBS) specimens impacts newborn screening (NBS) results, hence proper training is crucial for DBS specimen collection. To address this, a training module for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and nurses was created on Moodle, a virtual learning environment (VLE). The purpose of this research was to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of this module.

Software-Defined Networking: Categories, Analysis, and Future Directions.

Software-defined networking (SDN) is an innovative network architecture that splits the control and management planes from the data plane. It helps in simplifying network manageability and programmability, along with several other benefits. Due to the programmability features, SDN is gaining popularity in both academia and industry.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Associated Factors among Female Migrants in the United Arab Emirates.

Vitamin D is important for bone health, and vitamin D deficiency could be linked to noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its associated risk factors among female migrants from Philippines, Arab, and South Asian countries residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We used a cross-sectional study to recruit a random sample ( = 550) of female migrants aged 18 years and over in the city of Al Ain, UAE.

"Shimming a Plate" Technique to Correct the Coronal Malalignment in Metadiaphyseal Distal Femur Fracture: Case Report.

We present a case of 19-year-old male patient with right sided comminuted metadiaphyseal distal femur fracture. Fixation was done using distal femur condylar locking plate. Washers were used with the screws to shimming the plate to achieve the coronal alignment and prevent stress over the screws.

Case Report of Osteopoikilosis: Sparse Cause of Bone Pain and Mimicker of Metastasis on Radiographs.

Introduction: Osteopoikilosis (OPK) is an extremely rare benign condition with autosomal dominant inheritance characterized by sclerosing bony dysplasia with multiple benign enostoses. It is characterized by symmetrically distributed numerous, small, well-defined, homogenous circular or ovoid radiodensities clustered in epiphysis and metaphysis of long bones in periarticular region, and in some cases diffusely present throughout axial and appendicular skeleton. There is no age and sex predilection; age at the time of diagnosis ranges from 15 to 60 years.

Factors Influencing the Varus Deformity of Humeral Head in Proximal Humerus Fractures and Its Relation to Functional Outcome.

Background: Fractures of the proximal humerus represent approximately 4% of all fractures and 26% of humerus fractures. Proper reduction, stable internal fixation and early initiation of physiotherapy help to achieve a good functional outcome. Aim of this study was to evaluate varus fixation/malunion of proximal humerus fractures and its relation to functional outcome.

Incisional Hernia Secondary to Iliac Crest Bone Graft: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Autologous bone graft is a commonly used procedure in orthopaedic surgery. Autologous bone is used to promote bone healing in fractures and to provide structural support for reconstructive surgery. Iliac bone is one of the common sites for harvesting autologous bone graft.

Fostering teaching-learning through workplace based assessment in postgraduate chemical pathology residency program using virtual learning environment.

Background: The principle of workplace based assessment (WBA) is to assess trainees at work with feedback integrated into the program simultaneously. A student driven WBA model was introduced and perception evaluation of this teaching method was done subsequently by taking feedback from the faculty as well as the postgraduate trainees (PGs) of a residency program.

Methods: Descriptive multimethod study was conducted.