Lateral Clavicle Fracture Fixation Using a Superiorly Placed Locking Plate.

Clavicle fractures are common injuries that account for 4% of all fractures, and approximately 21% of clavicle fractures are lateral. Studies have demonstrated that displaced lateral clavicle fractures with disruption of the coracoclavicular ligaments have nonunion rates as high as 28%. Many surgical techniques for fixation of lateral-end clavicle fractures have been proposed.

Vertical or horizontal orientation of foot radiographs does not affect image interpretation.

This study determined whether the orientation of dorsoplantar and oblique foot radiographs has an effect on radiograph interpretation. A test set of 50 consecutive foot radiographs were selected (25 with fractures, and 25 normal), and duplicated in the horizontal orientation. The images were randomly arranged, numbered 1 through 100, and analysed by six image interpreters.

Pitfalls in the diagnosis of infection around the shoulder joint--report of three cases.

Infection around the shoulder joint is rare. Clinical suspicion and diagnostic imaging are required for accurate diagnosis. We present three cases that emphasise particular diagnostic challenges when dealing with infection around the shoulder joint.

Peroneal tendons subluxation.

Subluxation of the peroneal tendons is uncommon. It occurs especially in skiing, soccer, basketball, rugby, ice skating, judo, sprint, water-skiing, mountaineering, and gymnastics. We present an overview of the injury, with the classification commonly used.

Epidemiology of sprains of the lateral ankle ligament complex.

Lateral ankle sprains account for 85% of all ankle sprains. This common injury is most frequently sustained during sporting activity. The ATFL is the weakest of the lateral ankle ligament complex, and is most frequently injured.

Management of recurrent subluxation of the peroneal tendons.

Recurrent peroneal subluxation occurs when an acute injury is misdiagnosed or not adequately managed. The primary pathology is failure of the SPR, the principal restraint to the peroneal tendons. Several surgical techniques have been described.

Recurrent subluxation of the peroneal tendons.

Background: Recurrent peroneal tendon subluxation is uncommon.

Hypothesis: The authors tested the null hypothesis that there are no differences between preoperative and postoperative status after anatomical repair of the superior peroneal retinaculum.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.