Metatarsal lengthening by distraction osteogenesis for brachymetatarsia in paediatric patients: is it safe and effective?

Purpose: The primary aim is to assess the efficacy of the surgical callus distraction technique of the metatarsus in paediatric patients. Secondary objectives are to assess complications and treatment duration. We have also described the details of our surgical technique.

Fracture characteristics and outcomes of acetabular fracture management with minimally invasive approach and percutaneous fixation.

Purpose: The aim was to assess acetabular fracture outcomes of percutaneous fixation (PF) with or without minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

Methods: Between July 2011 and October 2016, acetabular fractures fixed with PF with or without MIS were included. Data collected are demographics, mechanism of injury, associated injuries, time to surgery, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, fracture characteristics, surgical techniques, fracture reduction, secondary osteoarthritis (OA), revision surgery, patient survival and complications.