Subtrochanteric femoral shortening for hip centre restoration in complex total hip arthroplasty with functional outcome.

Aims: Complex total hip arthroplasty (THA) with subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy is necessary in conditions other than developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and septic arthritis sequelae with significant proximal femur migration. Our aim was to evaluate the hip centre restoration with THAs in these hips.

Methods: In all, 27 THAs in 25 patients requiring THA with femoral shortening between 2012 and 2019 were assessed.

Biomechanical assessment of an alternative method of staple fixation for anchoring the Bone Patellar Tendon Bone graft to the tibia.

Introduction: The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament around the knee and is best reconstructed with a biological graft. For ideal graft fixation, there should be sufficient initial strength to avoid failure of fixation and sufficient stiffness to restore the stability of the knee and to avoid gradual loosening in the post-operative period.When considering fixation of Bone Patellar Tendon Bone (BPTB) grafts to the tibia, the interference screw is considered to be the gold standard.

Is pre-operative assessment of coagulation profile with Thrombelastography (TEG) useful in predicting venous thromboembolism (VTE) following orthopaedic surgery?

Introduction: Epidemiologic data on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Indian population vary widely. Most studies show that the incidence of VTE is lower in Asian patients than in Western population. Screening tools to identify high-risk patients should enable us to reduce this complication.

Arthroscopic Excision of Juxta-articular Osteoid Osteoma of the Calcaneum.

Osteoid osteoma of the foot is a rare condition particularly of the calcaneum. This condition is difficult to diagnose and is more difficult to treat particularly if it involves deeper part of the joints. We present an arthroscopic technique to deal with a case of juxta-articular osteoid osteoma of the calcaneum using two portals: the anterolateral portal for instrumentation and the anterior anterolateral portal for visualization of the subtalar joint.

Distal femoral rotational alignment in the Indian population - An important consideration in total knee arthroplasty.

Objective: To measure the angular relationships of distal femoral rotational axes in the normal Indian population.

Materials And Methods: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of the knee of 40 Indian subjects were used to define the posterior condylar axis, the transepicondylar axis and the Whiteside's line (anteroposterior axis). The posterior condylar angle (PCA) - the angle between the posterior condylar axis and the transepicondylar axis, and the Whiteside-epicondylar angle (W-EP angle) were then calculated.

Fate of bone grafting for acetabular defects in total hip replacement.

Background: The use of allografts and autografts in the management of acetabular defects have been reported with varying results. Trabecular metal is an expensive option in the management of these defects. This study aims to assess the fate and efficacy of bone grafting for acetabular bone defects in total hip arthroplasty.

Outcome of Schatzker type V and VI tibial plateau fractures.

Background: Schatzker type V and VI tibial fractures are complex injuries, usually treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using dual plates or ring fixators. ORIF has the advantage of not requiring pin tract care, but has a higher infection rate, especially in open fractures. We have combined the advantages of these two methods to treat these difficult fractures.

Idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip: medium- to long-term results.

Background: Chondrolysis of the hip secondary to severe trauma, prolonged immobilization and slipped capital femoral epiphysis have been well documented. There have not been many reports, however, of idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip. We here present our experience with 21 hips with an average follow-up of 23.

Intra-articular ganglion cyst of the knee.

Ganglion cysts of the knee are extremely uncommon. They usually cause non-specific symptoms and do not produce classical signs. Advances in imaging techniques as well as widespread use of arthroscopy have made detection of these cysts easier, and most can be treated arthroscopically.