Surgical treatment of spinal stenosis in achondroplasia: Literature review comparing results in adults and paediatrics.

Background: This study aims to assess the quantity and quality of available literature on surgical treatment outcomes of spinal stenosis in adult and paediatric achondroplasia patients through a systematic review of literature and to investigate the suitability of conducting a meta-analysis on outcomes of surgical treatment.

Methods: Online databases were searched according to PRISMA guidelines. No restrictions regarding study design, sample size, previous treatment, or publication date were implemented.

Midterm results of 36 mm metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty.

Background: Despite the many perceived benefits of metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation in total hip arthroplasty (THA), there have been growing concerns about metallosis and adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD). Analysis of size 36 mm MoM articulation THAs is presented. These patients were evaluated for patient characteristics, relationship between blood metal ions levels and the inclination as well as the version of acetabular component, cumulative survival probability at final followup and functional outcome at final followup.

The relationship between time to surgical debridement and incidence of infection in grade III open fractures.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the association between time to initial debridement and infection rate in high-energy (grade III) open fractures of tibia.

Methods: All patients presenting with open fractures were included in the study. The inclusion criteria were Gustilo III A, B and C open fractures of tibia.

Bilateral simultaneous Achilles tendon rupture in the absence of risk factors: a case report.

The Achilles tendon is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the lower limb and comprises approximately 20% of all large tendon ruptures.Spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon is usually observed in healthy, active individuals in the third to fifth decades of life and is twice as common in males. It usually occur following high-performance activities.

Bilateral simultaneous achilles tendon rupture in the absence of risk factors.

Unlabelled: The Achilles tendon is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the lower limb and comprises approximately 20% of all large tendon ruptures. Spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon is usually observed in healthy, active individuals in the third to fifth decades of life and is twice as common in males. It usually occurs following high-performance activities.