The suprascapular nerve is an ideal target for nerve blockade to alleviate shoulder pain given its widespread innervation to the shoulder girdle. Many
Aims. The aim of the present study was to assess the outcomes of the induced membrane
Introduction. While clinically successful for decades, CR TKA is persistently compromised by inconsistent PCL function. Problems of mid-flexion instability, incomplete knee flexion, erratic kinematic behavior and posterior instability, not seen with PS devices, raise concerns about the consistency of the
Aims. The purpose of this study was to: review the efficacy of the induced membrane
Intramedullary nailing of tibial fractures is commonplace and freehand
Background. Osteoarthritis of basal joint of the thumb represents one of the commonest degenerative diseases of the hand and wrist region. Depending on the severity of clinical symptoms surgical treatment is often recommended. Resection arthroplasty of the CMC joint with tendon interposition can be regarded as the gold standard. The aim of our study is to compare the Burton Pellegrini
Correct femoral tunnel position in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is critical in obtaining good clinical outcomes. We aimed to delineate whether any difference exists between the anteromedial (AM) and trans-tibial (TT) portal femoral tunnel placement
Aims. To clarify the effectiveness of the induced membrane
Aims. This study describes the use of the Masquelet
Introduction and objectives. Intramedullary nailing is indicated to stabilization of tibia shaft fractures. Intramedullary nailing through an infra-patellar incision is commonly the
Distal clavicle fractures have a significant non-union rate, and are often managed operatively. Many of the fixation devices used have a high complication rate or require removal. An arthroscopic
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) can adversely affect functional outcome and patient satisfaction after total hip arthroplasty. We describe a novel intraoperative
Background:. Segmental defects of long bones are notoriously demanding and difficult to treat. We evaluate nine cases where the Masquelet induced membrane
Introduction. Although various reports analyzed “en-bloc” excision of sacral tumors, there are still technical problems to improve protection of nerve roots, preserve surrounding structures and reduce intraoperative bleeding, maintaining the oncologic result. We present a new
Traumatic injuries to the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) are uncommon representing only 3% of all injuries to the shoulder girdle. Acutely, the majority are managed non-operatively with physiotherapy rehabilitation. However, if there is evidence of neurovascular compromise emergency reduction is indicated. There is no consensus on treatment of SCJ dislocations and subluxations that remain symptomatic after conservative treatment. Multiple surgical
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) partial tears include various types of lesions, and an high rate of these lesions evolve into complete tears. Most of the
This study aimed to evaluate the use of pin leverage in the reduction of Gartland type III supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. The study comprised 95 children, who were split into three groups according to the type of method of reduction used. Group 1, had an open reduction, group 2, had closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation and group 3, the pin leverage
Introduction. Proper rotational alignment of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) could be achieved using several
Our study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of using endobutton and interference screw
Objective. To investigate the outcomes of patients following the chipping procedures as an alternative to bone grafting in treatment of femoral non-unions. Design. Retrospective evaluation of prospectively collected data. Setting. University hospital. Level IV, therapeutic case series. Patients. Eleven patients with femoral non-union were included. The median age of patients was 37 years (range, 19–73 years). The median follow-up was 24 months (range, 12–60 months). Intervention. Non-unions were treated by the chipping procedure and re-install of an intramedullary nail or locked plate(s). Main Outcome Measurements. Radiographic bone union, walking ability, and complication were evaluated. Results. All non-unions clinically and radiographically healed with a median time of 7.5 months (range, 6–12 months). All patients were able to walk without walking aids within 9 months after surgery. Pre-existing deformities (e.g., varus and mal-external rotation) were anatomically corrected after the revision surgery for non-union. There were no superficial or deep infections, but post-operative temporal anemia and swelling of the thigh were common complications after surgery. Conclusions. Chipping the non-union site was likely to enhance fracture healing, and this