Erosive bilateral glenohumeral osteoarthritis caused by urosepsis-induced septic arthritis.

Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of bacterial infections of the skin, soft tissues, bones, bloodstream, and respiratory system. When the infection spreads to the joints, it is known as septic arthritis. The shoulder is the third most common location for septic arthritis in adults.

The S-rOM modular femoral stem in dysplasia of the hip.

Abnormal femoral neck anteversion, previous proximal femoral osteotomies, and small femoral canals with metaphyseal/diaphyseal mismatch are commonly seen in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and are ideal indications for using a modular femoral stem. The torsional stability of the fluted modular stem makes it the implant of choice for subtrochanteric osteotomy stabilization for reduction of high-riding DDH. Modularity optimizes proximal and distal implant stability while permitting adjustments to anteversion, offset, and leg length to provide custom biomechanical reconstruction of the DDH hip.

The S-ROM modular stem for femoral deformities.

Many conditions produce femoral deformities that complicate primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). In each patient, treatment must be individualized to address the level of the deformity, the type of deformity, and bone quality, as well as surgeon preference. The S-ROM femoral component (DePuy Orthopaedics, Warsaw, Ind) is useful for many deformities from the level of the greater trochanter to the diaphysis.

Human oocyte radiosensitivity.

The teratogenic effects of ionizing radiation are well documented, but less is known about the radiosensitivity of the human oocyte. Women of childbearing age are understandably concerned about diagnostic radiology examinations--their risk/benefit ratio and their impact on the ability to conceive. Current research and evidence gathered from studies of the long-term effects of intra-abdominal therapeutic radiation shed light on this subject.

Animal therapy.

This article explores the concept of animal therapy. The discussion includes a brief history of animal therapy, its importance, its relationship to rehabilitation, and its usefulness as a tool to influence adaptation, change, power, communication, advocacy, teaching, accountability, responsibility, and locus of control. This theoretical concept is important because of the joy and unconditional love animals can provide their owners.