Total Hip Arthroplasty, via Direct Anterior Approach, With Contralateral Proximal Femur Amputation.

Lower limb amputation has been well characterized in the literature to cause resultant osteoarthritis in the hip of the contralateral limb. This further amplifies the already significant physical disability and morbidity that come with lower limb amputation. The use of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with lower limb amputations is rare, with available literature subsequently also limited.

Arithmetic hip knee angle measurement on long leg radiograph versus computed tomography-inter-observer and intra-observer reliability.

Background: Pre-operative alignment is important for knee procedures including total knee arthroplasty (TKA), especially when considering alternative alignments. The arithmetic Hip Knee Angle (aHKA) is a measure of coronal alignment calculated using the medial proximal tibial (MPTA) and lateral distal femoral angles (LDFA). Traditionally, aHKA is measured on long leg radiographs (LLR).

Mini C-arm: faster, cheaper, safer?

Background: Mini C-arm image intensifiers (IIs) are promoted to permit lower radiation dose than traditional IIs with a lower purchase price and without the need for a radiographer, saving time. In real-world usage, radiation dose is not always lower.

Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively collected data for 620 children undergoing forearm fracture reduction in theatre was undertaken.

Fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis: a systematic review protocol.

The objective of this review is to compare the effectiveness of three fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis - metal screw fixation, bioabsorbable screw fixation and suture button fixation.The reviewers seek to critically evaluate the available evidence to provide an evidence-based appraisal of the comparative safety and efficacy of the treatment strategies.

The effectiveness of selective thoracic fusion for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review protocol.

Review Question/objective: The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of selective thoracic fusion as a form of treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). This will be compared with all other forms of operative management for major structural thoracic curves.

Background: Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine of at least 10 degrees, as measured by the Cobb angle.

Review of the Clinical Use of Fluoroscopy in Hand Surgery.

Fluoroscopy is a commonly used tool in hand surgery. There have been recent advances in the technology and its clinical utilisation. Indications include assessment of joint and fracture fixation and stability, particularly when combined with minimally invasive techniques.