Comparing Intraoperative Blood Loss in Cemented, Uncemented, and Hybrid Total Hip Replacement for Neck of Femur Fractures.

Background As the aging population increases, osteoporotic neck of femur fracture cases will continue to rise. Although hemiarthroplasty or half hip replacement is the treatment of choice in a majority of patients, a small but definite cohort of patients would need a total hip replacement. In these elderly patients who often have comorbidities, the use of cement to fix the prosthesis is often quoted as beneficial in view of perceived lower blood loss compared to uncemented fixation of the prosthesis.

Using a 70° Scope Facilitates Pick up Rates of Subscapularis Tears.

Introduction: Subscapularis tendon plays an important role in shoulder stability and functions. There has been much interest recently in the prevalence of subscapularis tears and outcomes following repair of subscapularis tears. We aimed to assess whether there is an increase in pick up rate of subscapularis tears in patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair following routine additional use of a 70° arthroscope during shoulder arthroscopy.

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Posterior Fracture Dislocation of the Shoulder Made Easy!

Introduction: Posteriorly dislocated humeral head fracture has a great implication, as it is associated with high risk of avascular necrosis, limited access through the deltopectoral approach, and posterior approach to the posteriorly dislocated humeral fracture increases the risk to the remaining blood supply.

Technical Tip: Posteriorly dislocated humeral fracture is approached through deltopectoral approach. Schanz pin is inserted into the humeral head to achieve purchase in the humeral head.