Malpractice claims in forefoot surgery.

Foot and hallux valgus surgery are amongst the most commonly performed surgeries, with a growing number of procedures leading to litigation. The aim of this conference is to provide an update on the causes of malpractice claims and the associated risk factors. What are the causes of litigation? Acute or chronic residual pain, stiffness, metatarsalgia, consolidation delays, secondary displacements, suboptimal results are the most common causes found in litigious proceedings.

Internal fixation of intra-capsular proximal femoral fractures in patients older than 80 years: Still relevant? Multivariate analysis of a prospective multicentre cohort.

Background: Arthroplasty is now widely used to treat intra-capsular proximal femoral fractures (PFFs) in older patients, even when there is little or no displacement. However, whether arthroplasty is associated with lower mortality and complication rates in non-displaced or mildly displaced PFFs is unknown. The objectives of this prospective study were: (1) to evaluate early mortality rates with the two treatment methods, (2) to identify risk factors for complications, (3) and to identify predictors of functional decline.

Is arthroplasty preferable to internal fixation for the treatment of extracapsular fracture of the upper femur in the elderly?

Introduction: Although internal fixation is the reference treatment for extracapsular fracture of the upper femur, indications for arthroplasty are broadening, especially in unstable comminutive fracture in fragile bone. The present study hypothesis was that arthroplasty reduces early mortality and morbidity and provides better recovery of autonomy in over-80 year-old patients than does internal fixation.

Material And Methods: A prospective multicenter study was conducted on 8 sites.

[Non-traumatic myositis ossificans circumscripta].

Background: Myositis ossificans circumscripta is a benign lesion with an acute course and may simulate a malignant tumor. It usually follows trauma to soft tissue.

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Vertebral hemangioma. Spontaneous spinal canal remodeling after fracture.

Study Design: The patient in this report had a fracture of a hemangiomatous vertebra with a fragment protruded into the canal and without neurological signs. There was a 12 month follow-up.

Results: After conservative treatment, there were no neurologic signs, a good fusion, and natural remodeling of the spinal canal.