Diaphyseal Both-Bone Forearm Fracture Due to a Grip Lock Injury in a Female Pediatric Gymnast: A Case Report.

Case: A 13-year-old female gymnast sustained a diaphyseal both-bone forearm fracture due to a grip lock injury.

Conclusion: This is a report of a diaphyseal both-bone forearm fracture due to a grip lock injury in a female pediatric gymnast, successfully treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization. The rare mechanism of injury, education, and treatment have been discussed.

Bilateral Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Patient With Osteopetrosis and Literature Review.

We present a case report of a patient with osteopetrosis and refractory bilateral knees osteoarthritis who underwent bilateral total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). After conservative management has failed, surgical treatment with arthroplasty is an excellent alternative with satisfactory outcomes. TKA in patients with osteopetrosis has only been described in 6 other case studies, none of which underwent bilateral TKA.

The Effect of Total Hip Arthroplasty on the Sciatic Nerve: an Electrodiagnostic Evidence Study.

Objective: Objectively evaluate the incidence of sciatic nerve injury after a total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed through a posterolateral approach.

Methods: Patients scheduled to undergo THA were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with electrophysiologic studies, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) questionnaire and other methods described in the study. Patients older than 21 years with any of the following preoperative diagnoses: primary or secondary osteoarthritis, aseptic avascular necrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic arthritis were included.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Communication Skills: Perception of Empathy and Patient Satisfaction Through the Use of Anatomic Models.

Introduction: Patient satisfaction is an increasingly emphasized measure of patient-centered care and important component of reimbursement programs. Orthopaedic surgeons are regarded as low-empathy surgeons. Our goals were to understand the role of anatomic models during the orthopaedic appointment and how their use can affect patient satisfaction and perceived empathy.

The role of cardiovascular screening in headache patients.

There have been associations demonstrated between migraine and ischemic stroke and heart disease. Additionally, headache patients have increased cardiovascular risk factors. This article reviews available data supporting these concerns and answers the following questions: 1) Does the association between migraine and cardiovascular disease warrant cardiovascular screening tests in migraine sufferers? There is enough observational data to conclude that migraine with aura is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.