Reproducibility of the stability-based classification for ankle fractures.

Background: Classification of ankle fracture is important when deciding for operative or conservative treatment. This study rates the reproducibility of ankle stability assessment and compares it with the classification by Lauge-Hansen and Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosyntesefragen (AO) in adult patients with primary ankle fractures.

Methods: A total of 496 consecutive ankle fractures were included, and the X-ray images were reviewed 2 times by 2 medical students, 2 residents, and 1 consultant in orthopedic traumatology.

[Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is diagnosed too late].

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a serious orthopaedic hip disease in the adolescent population. It has a prevalence of 10.8 per 100.

[Bone tumour as differential diagnosis of pain in the extremities in a newborn baby].

Infants are a challenging group of patients: their symptoms can be subtle, and it is difficult to differentiate between pain and normal reaction to their needs. It is important to investigate symptoms by a thorough examination of the physical condition and the history of symptoms and to contact a specialist at an early stage. An X-ray should also be performed early.

[Traumatic cervical disc prolapse with severe neurological impact].

A 51-year-old male drove into a ditch on his scooter. Immediately after the trauma the patient complained of neck pain and decreased ability to feel and move his extremities. An initial trauma computed tomography (CT) of the columna showed normal conditions.

High rate of complications following volar plating of distal radius fractures.

Introduction: Fracture of the distal radius (DRF) is one of the most common fractures treated by orthopaedic surgeons. The most common operative treatments of these fractures are open reduction and internal fixation. The incidents and types of complications associated with the use of these operations have not been studied in detail.

[Snapping pes syndrome with a loose bone fragment is a rare cause for medial knee pains].

A case of a patient with snapping pes syndrome following a blunt trauma to the knee is presented. Snapping pes syndrome is a painful catching experienced at the posteromedial corner of the knee from pes anserinus when moving from flexion to extension. Since the accident ten years ago the patient experienced a painful snapping phenomenon on the inner side of the knee.

Validation of the Ottawa ankle rules in a Danish emergency department.

Introduction: The Ottawa ankle rules (OAR) is a tool physicians may use to determine whether or not to perform an x-ray after an ankle or midfoot distortion or blunt trauma to these structures. The rationale of using the OAR is to exclude a fracture by means of clinical examination without resort to x-rays, and thereby limiting the use of x-rays, time, costs, etc. The principle of the OAR is that an ankle x-ray is only required when there is bone tenderness along the distal six centimetres of the posterior part of the medial or lateral malleolus, or when the patient is unable to bear weight immediately after the accident and in the emergency department (ED).

[Münchhausen's syndrome--a diagnosis to remember].

We hereby report a case of self mutilation against the right upper extremity in a 26-year-old male. The condition started after a minor trauma. After a few days the diagnosis compartment syndrome was suspected and a fasciectomy of the forearm was performed.

[Surgical treatment of tennis elbow].

Introduction: Surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitits (LE) has not been investigated sufficiently to allow general guidelines, nor has non-invasive treatment produced sufficiently good results. We present the results of 31 mini-tenotomies performed to treat lateral epicondylitis.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective follow-up study of 31 elbows treated with mini-tenotomy for LE.