Biomechanical Evaluation Comparing Pulvertaft Weave and Side-to-Side Tenorrhaphy Using Porcine Tendons.

Pulvertaft Weave (PTW) is an established method of tenorrhapy in tendon transfers. Previous studies have suggested that a Side-to-Side (STS) tenorrhapy is easier to perform has the same advantages and has greater load to failure, ultimate load and stiffness compared to PTW. However, there is insufficient data comparing behaviour of STS and PTW during cyclical loading.

The Avocado Hand - the UK Experience of the Management of Avocado Hand Injuries.

Avocados are increasingly being consumed due to the nutritional benefits they provide. Avocado related hand injuries reflect their increasing popularity. Most injuries occur in attempting to de-stone the fruit.

Soft Tissue Radiological Knee (SToRK) Index: An observational cohort study to produce an index that quantifies the magnitude of soft tissue around the knee using standard radiographs.

Introduction: The soft tissue envelope around the knee can have an impact on the ease of performing surgery such as total knee replacement (TKR). BMI is often used in planning theatre time but may be a poor indicator of the soft tissue around the knee due to varying distribution of adipose tissue. Radiological images directly show the soft tissue.

Ultrasound scanning helped surgeons to locate the buried metal work: A case series.

Removal of metalwork in children can be a challenging procedure, particularly if the metalwork is deeply buried and not palpable. This article proposes a surgical tip to help locate the position of metalwork just before the operation using an ultrasound machine and methylene blue dye. The technique involves using the ultrasound machine to locate the position of metalwork and marking the tract by injection of methylene blue dye just before prepping and draping the skin.

Locking plates for displaced fractures of the lateral end of clavicle: Potential pitfalls.

Roughly a quarter of all clavicle fractures occur at the lateral end. Displaced fractures of the lateral clavicle have a higher rate of nonunion. The management of fractures of the lateral clavicle remains controversial.