Cost-effective Skin Marking in Joint Replacement Surgery: A Comparative Study between Methylene Blue Ink and Commercially Available Skin Markers.

Introduction: This study aimed to assess and compare the effectiveness and safety of methylene blue ink and commercially available surgical marker pens in pre-operative skin marking for joint replacement procedures. The objective was to evaluate the visibility of the surgical instruments during the operation and their influence on the occurrence of infections after the surgery, providing valuable information on the practical use and cost-effectiveness.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective randomized study involved 150 total cases, which included knee replacements, total hip replacements, and hip hemiarthroplasty performed between 2020 and 2023.

Superior Dislocation of Patella - A RareClinicalEntity.

Introduction: Superior dislocation of patella is a rare injury. Patient usually presents with painful locking of the knee. The authors describe here a case of 54-year-male, who bumped his right knee on the edge of the bed.