The importance of Böhler's angle in calcaneus geometry: A finite element model study.

Objectives: Calcaneal fractures are the most common tarsal fractures following a foot-ankle trauma. The Böhler's angle is an important measurable angle before, during, and after surgery. In this study, we aimed to investigate correlation between Böhler's angle, calcaneal strength, and subtalar joint stress using a finite element analysis (FEA).

There is No Remarkable Difference Between Pedicle Screw and Hybrid Construct in the Correction of Lenke Type-1 Curves.

Aim: To compare the deformity correction success of segmental pedicle screw and hybrid instrumentation for the treatment of Lenke type-1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) curves.

Material And Methods: Surgically treated Lenke type-1 scoliosis patients were retrospectively evaluated and data of 26 patients treated with hybrid instrumentation were included in the first group. In this group, all patients had been operated with hooks at the thoracic part and transpedicular screws at the lumbar part.

A simple suture-guiding device for minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair.

Background: Our hypothesis is to utilize a simple suture-guiding device for minimally invasive repair of Achilles tendon without any extra cost with a minimal risk of rerupture. The purpose of this study is to investigate the results of our minimally invasive technique for Achilles tendon repair using a simple ovarian clamp for suture guiding.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture were treated with minimally invasive repair by an expert orthopaedic surgeon.