The Impact of De-Roofing of Lateral Calcaneal wall in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Intra-Articular Fractures: Clinico-Radiological Outcomes of a Novel Technique and Review of Literature.

Background: Most displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures need to be treated surgically but postoperative soft tissue complications limit to achieve of optimal functional outcomes. Certain mini-invasive techniques lead to better soft tissue healing but anatomical reduction gets compromised.

Objectives: We aim to evaluate the results of lateral wall de-roofing of the calcaneum to achieve good anatomical reduction as well as to minimise soft tissue complications in the internal fixation of calcaneal fractures.

Medial tibial bone resorption following total knee arthroplasty comparing a traditional with a kinematic design.

Background: New total knee prostheses are being designed to improve clinical outcome, survivorship and patient satisfaction following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A new knee system was developed with improvements in patellofemoral joint, trochlear geometry, polyethylene formulation and tibial baseplate. Aim of this study was to compare the newer kinematic knee system with its existing predecessor knee system in terms of clinical outcome, revision rates, radiographic outcomes specifically medial tibial bone resorption.

Study of the prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Western Rajasthan using line probe assay.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of MDR-TB and find out the incidence of drug resistance using molecular diagnostic method. Line probe assay (LPA) is based on the principle of multiplex PCR is used to detect MTB () complex as well as its sensitivity to rifampicin and isoniazid.

Method: This is a hospital-based prospective observational study.