Arm Fasciotomy Through Lateral Approach
Acute compartment syndrome represents one of the few true orthopaedic emergencies. Timely management is essential to prevent permanent sequelae. This video describes a case of acute compartment syndrome of the arm.
Posteromedial Talar Body Fracture: Case Discussion and Surgical Technique
Posteromedial talar body fractures are a rare form of talus fracture that involves the tibiotalar and subtalar joints. In cases of displaced injuries, open reduction and internal fixation is typically recommended to minimize the risk of instability and post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Autogenous iliac crest bone grafting for tibial nonunions revisited: does approach matter?
Tibial nonunion remains a considerable burden for patients and the surgeons who treat them. In recent years, alternatives to autogenous grafts for the treatment of tibial nonunions have been sought.
Routine Indwelling Urinary Catheterization Is Not Necessary During Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Under Spinal Anesthesia
Perioperative indwelling urinary catheterization remains common in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. This study sought to examine the effect of routine catheterization following total hip arthroplasty performed under spinal anesthesia on urinary complications.
Risk Factors for Elbow Joint Contracture After Surgical Repair of Traumatic Elbow Fracture
The ability to predict contracture development after elbow fracture would benefit patients and physicians. This study aimed to identify factors associated with the development of posttraumatic elbow joint contracture.
Repair of proximal humerus fracture nonunions using a standardized treatment algorithm: a case series
Nonunion of fractures about the proximal humerus represents a rare and complex problem. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes following proximal humerus fracture (PHF) nonunion repair using a plate and screw construct with a direct comparison to those experienced following operative fixation of acute PHF using a plate and screw construct.
Previous Implant Fractures: A New Descriptive Classification System
A retrospective review of PIFs treated at 4 academic medical centers over 10 years was performed. Data collected included initial implant and PIF radiographs. There were 103 PIFs in 96 patients during the study period. Seventy-three (70.9%) were about plate/screw (PS) constructs and 30 (29.1%) were about intramedullary (IM) devices.
Predicting Functional Outcomes Following Fracture Nonunion Repair-Development and Validation of a Risk Profiling Tool
To develop a tool that can be used preoperatively to identify patients at risk of poor functional outcome following operative repair of fracture nonunion.
The Impact of Subspecialty Fellows on Orthopaedic Resident Surgical Experience: A Multicenter Study of 51,111 Cases
Meaningful participation in surgery is important for orthopaedic resident education. This study aimed to quantify the effect of fellows on resident surgical experience. We hypothesized that as fellowship programs expanded, resident caseload would decrease, whereas "double-scrubbed" cases would increase.
A Comparison of Wound Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through the Direct Anterior Versus Direct Lateral Approach
Some studies have suggested the risk of wound complications may be higher using the direct anterior (DA) approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to compare the risk of early postoperative wound complications between the DA and direct lateral (DL) approaches to THA and to determine patient risk factors that may contribute to this problem.
The association between patient education level and economic status on outcomes following surgical management of (fracture) non-union
Socioeconomic disparities are an inherent and currently unavoidable aspect of medicine. Knowledge of these disparities is an essential component towards medical decision making, particularly among an increasingly diverse population.
Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting for the Treatment of Fracture Nonunion Is Equally Effective in Elderly and Nonelderly Patients
Autogenous iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) is considered the benchmark graft for nonunion repair. However, ICBG harvest is invasive and may provide reduced benefit to elderly patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of ICBG use in fixation of fracture nonunions between elderly and nonelderly patients.
The use of regional anaesthesia for surgical intervention has minimal effect on functional outcomes following fracture nonunion repair
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of regional anaesthesia as compared to general anaesthesia on clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes following long bone fracture nonunion repair.
Nonunited Lower Extremity Fractures Initially Repaired Outside the Developed Western World Develop a High Rate of Postoperative Complications After Nonunion Repair
To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes after operative repair of nonunited lower extremity fractures initially repaired outside the developed Western world.
