Arthroscopic Percutaneous Fixation of Mason Type 2 Radial Head Fractures.

Background: Management of radial head fractures around the elbow with open techniques can predispose to edema, postoperative pain, and adhesions. The resultant limitation in elbow range of motion negatively affects functional outcomes. Rehabilitation is then rendered a challenge in a joint with proneness to stiffness.

Treatment Outcomes in Vertical Shear Pelvic Fractures: A Comparative Study.

Background Vertical shear (VS) pelvic ring injuries present a unique challenge due to their inherent vertical and rotational instability and the risk of massive bleeding. VS injuries may result from either bony or ligamentous injury. The goal in the treatment of VS fractures of the pelvis is to achieve and maintain an accurate reduction of the displaced hemipelvis.

Critical shoulder angle and acromial index do not influence functional outcomes after repair of massive rotator cuff tears.

Objectives: Critical shoulder angle (CSA) and acromial index (AI) are two radiographic signs that can influence the risk of rotator cuff tears and the outcomes of repair. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of CSA and AI on massive cuff tears and on the functional outcomes after repair. The hypothesis was that CSA and AI would be higher in posterosuperior compared to anterosuperior tears.

Evaluation of the Results of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Using a Locking Plate in the Treatment of Distal Femur Fractures.

Introduction Distal femur fractures are serious injuries that can be difficult to treat, carry an unpredictable prognosis, and lead to long-term disability and morbidity. The introduction of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) avoids direct exposure of the fracture site, improves fracture healing and decreases the incidence of complications. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the early results of the treatment of supracondylar fractures of the femur using minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis using a distal femoral locking plate.

Lateral Compression Sacral Fractures Have Less Favourable Outcome Compared to Crescent Fractures in Patients Less Than 50 Years Old.

Background: Lateral compression (LC) accounts for a wide spectrum of pelvic ring injuries (PRIs). The primary aim of this study was to assess the health-related quality of life outcomes of surgically fixed LC crescent versus sacral fractures in patients less than 50 years old after high energy trauma.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the database for PRIs treated surgically from Decem-ber 2011 to January 2019 at our tertiary level trauma centre.

The outcome of the uncemented acetabular component in delayed total hip arthroplasty following acetabular fractures.

Aims: After failed acetabular fractures, total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a challenging procedure and considered the gold standard treatment. The complexity of the procedure depends on the fracture pattern and the initial fracture management. This study's primary aim was to evaluate patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patients who underwent delayed uncemented acetabular THA after acetabular fractures.

Lateralized versus nonlateralized reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

Throughout the history of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, the extent of lateral offset has changed considerably from "too lateral" to "too medial" and has been lately swinging back towards a point somewhere in between. Nonlateralized designs minimize shear forces on the glenoid and decrease force required by the deltoid. Glenoid lateralization decreases impingement and scapular notching and improves range of motion.

Ozone injection therapy for intervertebral disc herniation.

Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common cause of low back pain (LBP). Recently, in the setting of LBP caused by LDH, a growing interest in ozone therapies has been observed.

Source Of Data: Recent published literatures.

Novel repair of a quadriceps tendon rupture after a total knee arthroplasty using gracilis and semitendinosus autografts.

Background: Multiple techniques have been described for repair of quadriceps tendon rupture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with unsatisfactory outcomes. We present a novel technique for repair using hamstring tendon autografts.

Methods: A 54 year-old morbidly obese patient presented five months after quadriceps tendon rupture.

Evaluation of callus formation in distal femur fractures after carbon fiber composite versus stainless steel plate fixation.

Introduction: Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR) composite plates have a more favorable stress modulus than stainless steel (SS) plates that may confer an advantage to bridge plating. The purpose of this study was to compare callus formation after CFR and SS plating of distal femur fractures.

Methods: A retrospective review identified distal femoral fractures treated with CFR (n = 10) and SS (n = 21) plate fixation.

Intercostal Nerve Transfer in Management of Biceps and Triceps Cocontraction in Spontaneously Recovered Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy.

Background: Obstetric brachial plexus palsy is caused by traction during birth. Most patients regain useful function with spontaneous recovery. In some cases, cross reinnervation occurs between the biceps and triceps muscles.

Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients 60 Years of Age or Younger: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has been traditionally performed in elderly, low-demand patients. However, indications for RTSA are expanding, and patients who potentially benefit from this procedure are not restricted to those who are elderly. The purpose of this review was to summarize reported outcomes of RTSA in patients aged 60 years or younger.

Risk factors associated with ACL registry compliance: can we predict who will follow-up?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine patient factors that influence patient compliance to fill out anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) registry forms.

Methods: Patients prospectively enrolled in the ACLR registry at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. Patients who were followed up for at least 6 months were included.

Type 2 retear after arthroscopic single-row, double-row and suture bridge rotator cuff repair: a systematic review.

Aim/purpose: To provide a systematic review of the literature on patterns of retear after single-row (SR), double-row (DR) and suture bridge (SB) techniques.

Methods: The PubMed and MEDLINE databases were searched for published articles reporting both repair technique and retear pattern. Studies in languages other than English, those reporting open rotator cuff repair as the index procedure, as well as animal and cadaveric studies and those which did not describe patterns of retear, were excluded.

Patient factors influencing outpatient satisfaction in patients presenting with shoulder pain.

Background: Patient-based evaluation of health care has been gaining attention in the past 2 decades. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction in a shoulder outpatient clinic and determine which factors impact satisfaction levels.

Methods: Fifty-nine outpatients with shoulder complaints from December 2017 to January 2018 were included.

Reverse Segond Fracture Associated with Anteromedial Tibial Rim and Tibial Attachment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fractures.

Reverse Segond fracture is an uncommon avulsion fracture of the tibial attachment of the deep portion of the medial collateral ligament of the knee. We report a reverse Segond fracture associated with anterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fracture and anteromedial tibial rim fracture. Unlike previous reports, the combination of reverse Segond fracture, anteromedial tibial rim fracture, and anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture was not associated with posterior cruciate ligament injury, posterolateral corner injury, or tibial plateau fracture.

Predictors of Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes following Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in Parkinson's Disease Patients: Disease, Patient, and Surgical Factors.

Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate predictors of quality of life (QOL) and functional outcomes following deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. The secondary objective was to identify predictors of global improvement.

Methods: PD patients who underwent DBS at our Center from 2006 to 2011 were evaluated by chart review and email/phone survey.

Failure of Bone Marrow Stimulation Techniques.

Marrow stimulation techniques, including microfracture, are among the most commonly performed cartilage restoration procedures for symptomatic chondral defects of the knee. For the vast majority of patients, marrow stimulation results in reduced pain and improved function, providing overall satisfactory outcomes. In some cases, however, marrow stimulation fails, resulting in symptom recurrence and often, the need for repeat surgery.

Adjacent segment infection after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis.

Background: This is the first case series to describe adjacent segment infection (ASI) after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis (SD).

Materials And Methods: Patients with SD, spondylitis who were surgically treated between 1994 and 2012 were included. Out of 1187 cases, 23 (1.