Use of a vertical transarticular pin for stabilization of severe ankle fractures.

Transarticular pin fixation has been used successfully to stabilize severe ankle fractures. This technique is most commonly used as provisional fixation until internal fixation is appropriate. In addition, transarticular pin fixation can be a supplement in cases involving persistent tibiotalar instability after internal fixation and can provide sole definitive fixation of arthritic and osteoporotic ankles.

The surgical treatment of internal snapping hip.

Background: Internal snapping hip is an underdiagnosed cause of hip pain that sidelines many recreational and competitive athletes. It originates from a taut iliopsoas tendon that snaps across bony prominences when the hip is extended from a flexed position. When nonoperative treatment methods fail, fractional tendon-lengthening procedures may be used.