Introduction: Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign, expansile hemorrhagic tumor usually presenting in the metaphyseal region of long bones. Diaphyseal ABCs are rare and prone to pathological fracture and increased morbidity. Treatment options are centered around the site and size of the lesion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose This study details the functional results, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness of patients treated with Fisk-Fernandez surgery using iliac crest graft and K-wire for scaphoid nonunion. Materials and methods This study involved a retrospective analysis conducted between November 2022 and August 2024. Forty-two patients diagnosed with scaphoid nonunion were treated using a surgical approach that included autologous bone grafting combined with K-wire fixation to promote bone healing and stability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: The treatment of extra-articular distal tibia fractures is still a subject of debate and frequently necessitates surgical treatment, and intramedullary nailing (IMN) offers a minimally invasive approach with excellent results. Important factors in these procedures are positioning, operative duration, and radiation exposure. This study details the semi-extended lateral para-patellar approach for IMN of distal tibia extra-articular fractures and documents our findings regarding operative time, intra-operative radiation exposure, residual anterior knee pain, knee functional and radiological outcomes at six months follow-up.
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