The Boyd-McLeod procedure for tennis elbow: mid- to long-term results.

Background: Tennis elbow is a common condition that usually responds to conservative measures. In refractory cases, surgical intervention is indicated. A plethora of surgical techniques have been described.

Distal biceps tendon rupture: current concepts.

Background: Distal biceps tendon rupture is not a very common injury and the literature remains scarce, mainly limited to case series. While surgical repair has become popular, it is not universally accepted and there are insufficient data regarding patient satisfaction following repair. The purpose of this study was to assess the results of anatomical reinsertion according to objective muscle strength testing and patient-reported outcome measures.

Using semi-rigid casts in the management of buckle fractures.

This article reviews a study in which distal forearm fractures in children were treated with a below elbow semi-rigid cast, with instructions for removal at home. Patient satisfaction surveys established that children and parents were pleased they did not have to return to hospital to have the cast removed, and most patients returned to normal activity immediately or within one week after removing the plaster at home. Although semi-rigid casts are slightly more expensive to apply than standard plaster, the authors believe this is outweighed by the advantages of patients not having to return to the fracture clinic.