Percutaneous vertebral augmentation: StabilitiT a new delivery system for vertebral fractures.

Percutaneous vertebral augmentation for compression fractures with bone cement has become an increasingly popular form of treatment. Various delivery techniques and bone cements have been developed. StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System (DFINE Inc.

Retrospective analysis of the occurrence of radiologically detectable surgical error in cases of failed pedicle screw implants.

Pedicle screw instrumentation is an important tool in an orthopaedic surgeon's armamentarium in the management of spinal fractures. Complications with this system have been studied extensively. Due to the exacting technique the possibility of surgical error exists while using this modality.

The Kashmir Earthquake Experience.

On October 8, 2005, a major earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck the Himalayan region of Kashmir. Around 90,000 people died in the mass disaster.

A comparison of danaparoid and warfarin for prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis after total hip replacement: The Danaparoid Hip Arthroplasty Investigators Group.

Orgaran (danaparoid sodium injection) is a novel antithrombotic agent. Early studies suggest that this compound may be beneficial in preventing deep vein thrombosis in predisposed patients. This multicenter, randomized, assessor blinded, clinical trial compared subcutaneous danaparoid with warfarin for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.

Patellar tendon bearing plaster casts in fractures of the tibia.

One hundred fractures of the tibial shaft were treated by early weight-bearing in a below knee patellar tendon bearing plaster cast. The rate of union, and the range of knee and ankle motion were assessed. Ninety-five per cent had good or excellent results.

Ileal entrapment as a complication of fractured pelvis.

A case of entrapment of small bowel in a fracture of the pelvis is presented. It was found on laparotomy in the present case, but contrast enema or computerized tomography have been reported as diagnostic of this rare, life-threatening condition.