Knee dislocation is a rare injury in high energy trauma, but it is even rarer in low energy injuries. We present, to our knowledge, the only case in the world literature of knee dislocation following a cricketing injury. The patient was a 46 year old recreational fast bowler who, whilst bowling, slipped on the pitch on the follow through. He sustained an anteromedial knee dislocation which was reduced under intravenous sedation. He also sustained a neuropraxia of the common peroneal nerve with grade 2 weakness of ankle and toe dorsiflexion. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed a complete rupture of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and postero-lateral corner (PLC). Patient underwent surgical reconstruction and repair of his PLC along with repair of LCL with combination of anchor sutures and metal staple within 72 hours of the injury. He was treated in a cast brace. The ACL insufficiency was treated conservatively. Patient made an uneventful recovery and follow up at 3 months revealed a full range of knee movements with asymptomatic ACL laxity

Introduction. Alumina-on-alumina bearings exhibit low wear rates in vitro and one commonly used ceramic implant is the Trident system (Stryker, Mahwah, NJ). There are some reports of incomplete seating of the ceramic liner in the Trident acetabular shell. However, it is often difficult to detect incomplete seating intraoperatively. We sought to prevent incomplete seating using intraoperative radiography. Materials and Methods. We retrospectively reviewed 19 hips in 17 patients who had undergone primary total hip arthroplasty using a Trident shell with a metal-backed alumina liner between 2007 and 2010. There were 16 women and 1 man, with an average age of 45.7 years. Preoperative diagnosis revealed 14 cases of osteoarthritis and 5 cases of osteonecrosis. All procedures were performed using a posterolateral approach with PSL cups. The minimum follow-up time was 12 months (average 28 months). All procedures included an intraoperative anteroposterior view radiograph to evaluate cup seating. If incomplete seating was recognized we reinserted the liner. Postoperatively, radiographs (supine anteroposterior and cross table lateral views) and computed tomography were performed in all cases in order to assess any residual incomplete seating. We investigated whether it was possible to avoid incomplete seating using intraoperative radiography. Results. Six (32%)of 19 hips had evidence of incomplete seating. Of these, 3 revealed incomplete seating on intraoperative radiography, 2 were reinserted adequately, and the liner was replaced with a polyethylene liner in one case. Postoperative radiography revealed incomplete seating in 3 cases. One hip had become correctly seated as shown by follow-up radiography at 3 months and the other hips remained incompletely seated for the follow up period. The location of the gap between the socket and liner caused by incomplete seating was inferomedial in all cases, as seen on the intraoperative anteroposterior view radiographs. We were able to avoid incomplete seating in all of these cases except for one, which was missing the gap. Cases in which the location of the gap was anterior could not be diagnosed by intraoperative radiographs, and were diagnosed postoperatively. Incomplete seating was seen in 3 of 9 cases that used a 2.8 mm shell thickness, and in 3 of 10 cases that used a 3.8 mm thickness. No case had complete dislocation or failure of the ceramic liner. There were no revision surgeries. Discussions. Although there have been no published case reports regarding complete dislocation or failure of the ceramic liner caused by incomplete seating, adverse influences that are caused by incomplete seating remain uncertain. Some reports describe that incomplete seating was potentially attributed to poor exposure, bony and soft tissue impingement, and cup deformity. The attempt to avoid incomplete seating using intraoperative radiography was effective in cases where medial or lateral gaps were seen. However, it was ineffective in cases where gaps were anterior or posterior. Trident system ceramic liners need to be used with care to avoid incomplete seating

Aims. To describe the distribution and clinical presentation of SLAP tears in rugby players, and time taken for return to sport. Method. A retrospective review of 51 shoulder arthroscopies performed on professional rugby players over a 35 month period was carried out. All patients diagnosed with a SLAP lesion at arthroscopy were identified. Each patient's records were reviewed to record age, injury side, mechanism of injury, clinical diagnosis, investigations and results, management, and return to play. Results. The incidence of SLAP tears was 35%. All 18 patients were male with an average age of 27 yrs. There were 11 isolated SLAP tears (61%), 3 SLAP tears associated with a Bankart lesion (17%), 2 SLAP tears associated with a posterior labral lesion (11%) and 2 SLAP tears associated with an anterior and posterior labral injury (11%). Of the 18 SLAP tears, 14 (78%) were Type 2, 3 (17%) were Type 3 and 1 (5%) was Type 4. All patients recalled a specific heavy tackle with fall onto the lateral aspect of shoulder. No patient sustained a complete dislocation. None of the patients presented with symptoms of instability. MR Arthrograms were performed in 17 of the 18 patients. SLAP tears were detected in 13 patients (76%). All patients underwent arthroscopic reconstruction within 6 months post-injury. At Arthroscopy 7 patients (39%) were found to have associated injuries. Pre-operatively 11% of patients were satisfied with their shoulder. By 6 months post-surgery 89% of patients were satisfied and 95% were back to their previous activity level. Patients with isolated SLAP tears returned to sports at an average of 2.6 months post-surgery. Conclusion. SLAP tears are a common injury in rugby players with shoulder pain following injury. These can often be diagnosed with MR arthrography. Arthroscopic repair is associated with excellent results and early return to sports