Single-stage revision in the management of prosthetic joint infections after total knee arthroplasty - A review of current concepts.

Introduction: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA); and the gold standard surgical approach involves a two-staged, revision TKA (TSR). Owing to the newer, emerging evidence on this subject, there has been gradual shift towards a single-stage revision approach (SSR), with the purported benefits of mitigated patient morbidity, decreased complications and reduced costs. However, there is still substantial lacuna in the evidence regarding the safety and outcome of the two approaches in chronic PJI.

Brachial Neuritis After a COVID-19 Booster Vaccination: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Idiopathic brachial neuritis also known as Parsonage-Turner syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterised by pain and paraesthesia involving the shoulder girdle and upper limb, followed by weakness of the affected area. The cause is not very well understood and is often misdiagnosed leading to delayed treatment and long-term disability. There are many risk factors for the condition, with immunisations being accountable for as many as 15% of cases.

Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture Following a Cat Bite: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

This case report describes the first reported occurrence of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture caused by a cat bite. Animal bites, particularly from cats, can cause various complications, including damage to tendons and bones. In our case, a 43-year-old female suffered an EPL rupture in her dominant hand after being bitten by her cat.

Surgical Fixation of Clavicle Shaft Fractures Using Superior Locking Plates With Lateral End Extension: A Retrospective Study.

Background  Reports of high rates of non-union with poor functional outcomes following non-operative management of clavicle fractures have resulted in a shift of opinion towards the promising outcomes of surgical fixation. Varied implant choices with varying reports of success and associated complications have resulted in no definitive consensus on the choice of the ideal implant. Materials and Methods  This is a retrospective study of clavicle shaft fractures stabilized using a Superior Clavicle Locking plate with lateral extension in 40 active adult patients, predominantly male, with an average age of 36.

Pyrocarbon Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty in Noninflammatory Arthritis: Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up.

Purpose: To report the outcomes, complications, and survivorship of pyrocarbon metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty in noninflammatory arthropathy at a minimum 5-year follow-up.

Methods: A retrospective review of 51 implants in 36 patients was undertaken. Patient demographics, complications, further surgery, and implant revision were recorded.

Early periprosthetic metastasis following total hip replacement in a patient with breast carcinoma: a case report and review of literature.

Unlabelled: Early periprosthetic osteolysis following total hip replacement (THR) as a result of septic etiology has been well understood. Periprosthetic bone loss as a result of metastatic infiltration is an uncommon and infrequent cause of early, progressive loosening of joint replacement prosthesis. Proximal femur has been the most common site of involvement compared to acetabular prosthesis.

Forearm Compartment Syndrome following Thrombolytic Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Use of thrombolytic therapy in pulmonary embolism is restricted in cases of massive embolism. It achieves faster lysis of the thrombus than the conventional heparin therapy thus reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with PE. The compartment syndrome is a well-documented, potentially lethal complication of thrombolytic therapy and known to occur in the limbs involved for vascular lines or venepunctures.

Spinal subdural haematoma in association with anticoagulant therapy, an unusual presentation: a case report and review of literature.

A case of spontaneous, atraumatic subdural haematoma involving thoracic region in a 78-year-old woman on an anticoagulant therapy (Warfarin) for atrial fibrillation presented. This patient initially presented with sudden onset headache and giddiness (signs of increased intracranial pressure) followed by an acute onset neuro-deficit in lower limb. After appropriate investigations she was treated with an emergency surgical decompression of involved spinal segment.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in elite rugby players.

Background: Rugby is an increasingly popular collision sport. A wide spectrum of injuries can be sustained during training and match play. Rotator cuff injury is uncommon in contact sports and there is little published literature on the treatment of rotator cuff tears in rugby players.

Arthroscopic isolated posterior labral repair in rugby players.

Background: The shoulder is the second most frequently injured joint after the knee in rugby players and labral tears appear to be common. There is limited data available in the literature regarding the mechanisms of posterior labral injury in rugby players and the management of these injuries.

Objective: The aim of this study is to report the clinical presentation, arthroscopic findings, surgical technique for repair, and the functional outcome in elite English rugby players with isolated posterior labral injuries.