The age specific performance of elbow hemiarthroplasty: A systematic review.

Background: Compared to total elbow arthroplasty, elbow hemiarthroplasty (EHA) does not have an ulnar component or a hinge/link which eliminates complication risk due to polyethylene wear and ulnar loosening. There are notable gaps in the existing EHA literature. Patient age is often identified as an important determinant when deciding to treat with EHA; however, there is limited age-based evidence.

The performance of cruciate-retaining implants for primary total knee arthroplasty in valgus deformed knees: A systematic review.

Background: Valgus deformity of the knee comprises upwards of 15 % of the deformities in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. 1,2 The two implants most commonly used in valgus deformed knees are posterior stabilizing (PS) and cruciate-retaining (CR) implants. CR implants may offer a more advantageous construct due to the retention of the PCL for proprioception and less bony resection compared to PS implants.

Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Metacarpal Fracture: A Case Report and Review of the Clinical and Biomechanical Evidence.

We present two cases of complex metacarpal fractures treated with an intramedullary locking nail. This is an emerging fixation method that minimizes tissue insult, provides sufficient stability, and allows early mobilization. Locking nails accommodate the capture of fractured fragments in complex unstable patterns and provide longitudinal and rotational stability.

Dual-mobility with modular components for primary total hip arthroplasty in bilateral bony ankylosis of the hips: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a procedure performed in the United States for a variety of indications, with operation rates slated to increase over 275 % by 2040 when compared to 2014 (Thilak et al., 2015). Dual-mobility (DM) implants have gained popularity in the United States since gaining approval in the early 2010s (Heckmann et al.

Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability.

The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is vital to the stability and function of the wrist and forearm. The osseous morphology is variable and provides little stability. A complex of confluent soft tissues is the primary stabilizer; however, the contribution of each component has yet to be elucidated.

Dietary curcumin supplementation does not alter peripheral blood mononuclear cell responses to exertional heat stress.

Introduction: Curcumin reduces gut barrier damage and plasma cytokine responses to exertional heat stress. However, the role of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) in this response remains unclear.

Purpose: This work investigated the effect of 3 days of 500 mg/day dietary curcumin supplementation on PBMC responses to exertional heat stress in non-heat acclimated humans.