Evaluation of a tibial torsiometer applicable to clinical practice.

This study evaluated a new tibial torsiometer that is universally applicable to all limb sizes and requires no special training, jigs, or radiographic equipment. To compare the reliability of measurements obtained with the torsiometer, 160 tibias were evaluated with both the torsiometer and computed tomography. Results for both methods were identical in 51 tibias, within 1 degrees in 66 tibias, and within 2 degrees in 43 tibias.

The rational strategies for detecting developmental dysplasia of the hip at the age of 4-6 months old infants: a prospective study.

Using ultrasound in evaluation of infant's hip development can reduce surgical procedures, hospitalization and late presentation of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The increasing incidence of DDH after ultrasound examination is observed and published by many authors. In a prospective study, radiograph of every single ultrasonographic positive hip in infants older than three months, was taken and analyzed in order to see whether it affects infants splintage rate in treating DDH.

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion and cages.

The author of the paper presents an overview of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), including a historical note, a global surgical strategy as well as specific indications for this procedure (discogenic low back pain, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, recurrent disc herniation, failed chemonucleolysis, spinal stenosis). A short description of surgical technique can also be found in the paper. The author also emphasises the possible complications linked with this procedure and the need for experienced surgeons in order to decrease the number of postoperative complications.