Loss of range of motion of the hip joint: a hypothesis for etiology of sports hernia.

Background: sports hernia is a well-recognized cause of groin pain in athletes involved in sports, especially football and rugby. Loss of range of motion of the hip joint is a possible contributory factor to stress across the symphysis pubis leading to the instability.

Methods: twenty-five athletes presenting with sports hernia were matched to age, sex, physical/sports activity and co-morbidities with twenty-five athletes without sports hernia.

"Internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures using the Polarus intramedullary nail: our institutional experience and review of the literature".

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional outcome, union and complication rates after surgical treatment of unstable or displaced proximal humeral fractures using the Polarus intramedullary nail, by reviewing our institutional experience and the relevant current literature.

Methods: Twenty-seven patients were treated operatively for proximal humeral fracture using the Polarus nail. Fractures were classified according to Neer's classification.

Fractures of the ulnar coronoid process.

The ulnar coronoid process plays a central role in elbow stability due to its unique anatomic characteristics. A fracture of the coronoid, although uncommon, represents a serious injury that can adversely affect functional outcome if not treated appropriately. Several surgical interventions addressing different fracture patterns are being increasingly recognised as effective treatment options even for smaller fragments.

Impingement syndrome of the shoulder following double row suture anchor technique for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a case report.

Introduction: Arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff is a demanding surgery. Accurate placement of anchors is key to success.

Case Presentation: A 38-year-old woman received arthroscopic repair of her rotator cuff using a double row suture anchor technique.