Comparison of physiotherapy with and without intra-articular corticosteroid injection for treatment of frozen shoulder: A comparative study.

Objective: To compare the combination of corticosteroid injection and physiotherapy with physiotherapy alone in patients of frozen shoulder in terms of SPADI score.

Methods: This study included 80 patients of either gender from PMC and affiliated hospitals of Faisalabad with ages between 18-55 years having frozen shoulder of either gender with more than 1 month duration. Patients having frozen shoulder secondary to trauma, cerebrovascular accident and taking steroid injections were excluded.

Glomus tumours: Outcome based on tumour location in hand.

Objective: To determine the clinical outcome of patients with glomus tumour in nail matrix and nail bed that were excised with transungual approach.

Methods: The case series was conducted at the Allied and District Headquarter Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan,from January 2012 to June 2014, and comprised patients with glomus tumour at finger tipswhose diagnosis was confirmed with biopsy results. Variables noted were the location of the tumour in the nail i.

Factors affecting functional outcome after lower extremity amputation.

Background: More than 100,000 major lower extremity amputations -- amputations at the metatarsal, below-knee or above-knee level -- are performed yearly in the United States. Despite improvements in long-term outcome, operative mortality following such amputations has remained stable at 9% to 10% over the last 20 years. Several predictors for functional outcome of amputee patients are mentioned in the literature.

Postoperative range of motion and stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadrupled hamstring autograft.

Background: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is increasing, especially in young active adults. Various surgical options like bone-patellar tendon-bone graft and hamstring autograft have been the focus of evaluation and comparison in various aspects, each having specific advantages and demerits. We are increasingly using and analysing quadrupled hamstring autograft for ACL reconstruction.

Floating knee injuries: postoperative complications and outcome.

Objective: To evaluatepost-operative complications and functional outcome of floating knee injuries using Karlstrom\'s criteria.

Methods: The prospective randomised study was conducted at Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan, from November 2013 to October2014, and comprised patients of either gender. The injuries were classified using Fraser classification.

Short term evaluation of total hip arthroplasty; our experience at tertiary care center.

Background: Total hip arthroplasty is a common and successful treatment for osteoarthritis of the hip. Demographic trends in Pakistan suggest a significant increase in the demand for total hip replacement surgery.

Objectives: The current study was planned to assess the outcome of THA at our centre in terms of pain relief and functional improvement by using pre and postoperative HHS.

Outcome of open reduction internal fixation with cross K-wires for supracondylar fracture of humerus in terms of Flynn's criteria in children.

Objective: To determine the outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of supracondylar fracture of humerus in children using Flynn\'s criteria.

Methods: The quasi-experimentalstudy was conducted at Punjab Medical College/Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan from July 2012 to June 2014and comprised children aged between 5 and 12 years with supracondylar fracture of humerus presenting within one week of the fracture. Post-surgery follow-up included clinical assessment and measurement of carrying angle on radiographs.

Effectiveness of ilizarov frame fixation on functional outcome in aseptic tibial gap non-union.

Objective: The Objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of Ilizarov frame fixation on functional outcome in aseptic tibial gap non-union cases.

Methods: In this clinical study, 15 cases of post-traumatic aseptic tibial gap non-union were selected in department of orthopedics, Allied Hospital Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan, during years 2013-2014. After blood analysis and clinical assessment, the aseptic gap nonunion cases underwent ilizarov frame fixation for their problem.

Clinical outcome of patients with isolated tibial shaft fractures treated with S.I.G.N interlock nails in terms of surgical site infection and radiological bone healing on follow up.

Objective: To determine the clinical outcome of patients with isolated tibial shaft fractures treated with Surgical Implant Generation Network interlock nails.

Methods: The observational study was conducted from January 2010 to October 2014 at Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan, and comprised in-patient charts. The Surgical Implant Generation Network Fracture Care Online Database was also screened for patients' data to be included in the study.

Local recurrence of giant cell tumour of bone after intralesional treatment with and without adjuvant therapy, a single institution case series.

Background: Giant cell tumour (GCT) of bone is generally a benign tumour composed of mononuclear stromal cells and characteristic multinucleated giant cells that exhibit osteoclastic activity. It usually develops in long bones but can occur in unusual locations. The typical appearance is a lytic lesion with a well-defined but non-sclerotic margin that is eccentric in location, extends near the articular surface, and occurs in patients with closed physes.