The "COVID-19 Approach" to Distal Radius Fracture Management.

 In response to the coronavirus pandemic the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics (BOAST) guidelines advised treating distal radius fractures (DRFs) non-operatively where possible.  The aim of this study was to assess whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown within the United Kingdom did alter the management of DRFs and whether there was any subsequent change in patient outcome or complication rate.  A retrospective cohort study was performed at a single orthopaedic center within the United Kingdom.

Types, management and complications in paediatric distal radial fractures sustained during COVID-19 lockdown.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics (BOAST) guidelines advised treating distal radial fractures non-operatively where possible. A cohort was studied retrospectively to assess whether the COVID pandemic lockdown within the UK altered types, the management and complications of paediatric distal radial fractures. The cohort studied comprised of 194 paediatric distal radial fractures in the pre-COVID cohort and 101 fractures in the COVID cohort.

Distal humerus cortical strains following total elbow arthroplasty.

The aseptic loosening of total elbow replacements is a serious complication resulting in significant patient morbidity. It is thought to occur secondary to stress shielding of the distal humeral cortex by the stiff stem of the implant. Some total elbow prostheses incorporate an anterior flange intended to improve implant stability and peri-articular load transfer in an attempt to reduce this effect However, few studies have directly assessed the changes in cortical strains following total elbow arthroplasty or the biomechanical advantage of the anterior flange design.

Benign palmar schwannoma - a rare case in a handball player.

Peripheral nerve sheath tumours (PNSTs) of the hand are rare. Schwannomas, also known as neurilemmomas, are the commonest benign PNSTs. They arise from a proliferation of Schwann cells.

The effects of injection of bovine vaccine into a human digit: a case report.

Background: The incidence of needlestick injuries in farmers and veterinary surgeons is significant and the consequences of such an injection can be serious.

Case Presentation: We report accidental injection of bovine vaccine into the base of the little finger. This resulted in increased pressure in the flexor sheath causing signs and symptoms of ischemia.