Comparison of Eight-plate with Reconstruction-plate in Temporary Hemiepiphysiodesis ‎to Correct the Idiopathic Genu Valgum ‎in Pediatrics.

Background: High cost of eight-plate makes it unavailable in many countries; therefore, ‎developing an ‎alternative device for temporary hemiepiphysiodesis of knee deformities in ‎pediatrics ‎is valuable. In this study, we compared the outcome of the eight-plate with the ‎reconstruction-plate in this setting.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 109 skeletally immature patients (212 physes) who underwent temporary hemiepiphysiodesis to correct idiopathic genu valgum were included.

Dorsal Approach in the Surgical Treatment of Complex Dorsal Dislocation of Index Metacarpophalangeal Joint; a Case Report.

Complex metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint dislocation is an uncommon entity, which occurs following a hyperextension injury. Closed reduction is not feasible due to entrapped volar plate and/or coexisting fractures. Various approaches and techniques have been proposed for treatment of complex MCP dislocation; however, controversies exist over which one is superior.