Scaffold-associated procedures are superior to microfracture in managing focal cartilage defects in the knee: A systematic review & meta-analysis.

Background: Debate continues as to whether surgical treatment with chondral-regeneration devices is superior to microfracture for focal articular cartilage defects in the knee.

Purpose: To evaluate the superiority of scaffold-associated chondral-regeneration procedures over microfracture by assessing: (1) Patient-reported outcomes; (2) Intervention failure; (3) Histological quality of cartilage repair.

Study Design: A three-concept keyword search strategy was designed, in accordance with PRISMA guidelines: (i) knee (ii) microfracture (iii) scaffold.

Introducing a Virtual Fracture Clinic Increases Efficiency and Reduces Costs in Torus Fracture Management.

Unlabelled: Torus fractures of the distal radius are both a common pediatric forearm fracture and a common source of referral to orthopedic departments. Management of these injuries has moved away from traditional casting methods to using splints and softcasts.

Aim: With the recent introduction of a virtual fracture clinic (VFC), we sought to improve our compliance with guidelines while ensuring all patients undergo review in the clinic.

Madelung's Deformity of the Wrist-Current Concepts and Future Directions.

Madelung's deformity of the wrist arises from premature closure of the medial and volar aspect of the distal radial physis. True Madelung deformities reveal the presence of a "Vickers" ligament which is a short, volar, radioulnar ligament. Clinically, patients report increasing deformity, pain, and poor range of motion.