Comparative Study of Two Techniques for Ligament Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty for Severe Varus Knee: Medial Soft Tissue Release vs. Bony Resection of Proximal Medial Tibia. Ahn JH, Back YW. Comparative Study of Two Techniques for Ligament Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty for Severe Varus Knee: Medial Soft Tissue Release vs. Bony Resection of Proximal Medial Tibia. Knee Surg Relat Res. 2013...

Ilizarov treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia: a multi-targeted approach using the Ilizarov technique. Choi IH, Cho TJ, Moon HJ. Ilizarov treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia: a multi-targeted approach using the Ilizarov technique. Clin Orthop Surg. 2011 Mar;3(1):1-8. Abstract Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is one of the most challenging problems in pediatric orthopaedics. The treatment...

Single‑incision technique for the internal fixation of distal fractures of the tibia and fibula: a combined anatomic and clinical study. Yu B, Huang G, George JT, Li W, Pan S, Zhou H. Single‑incision technique for the internal fixation of distal fractures of the tibia and fibula: a combined anatomic and clinical study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2013 Dec;133(12):1631-7. Abstract Objectives: To present a novel single...

Buddy Taping: Is It a Safe Method for Treatment of Finger and Toe Injuries?. Won SH, Lee S, Chung CY, Lee KM, Sung KH, Kim TG, Choi Y, Lee SH, Kwon DG, Ha JH, Lee SY, Park MS.   Buddy Taping: Is It a Safe Method for Treatment of Fingerand Toe Injuries?.   Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Mar;6(1):26-31. Abstract Background Buddy taping is a well known and useful method for treating sprains, dislocations, and other injuries of the fingers...

Comparison of Complete Distal Release of  the Medial Collateral Ligament and Medial  Epicondylar Osteotomy during Ligament Balancing in Varus Knee Total Knee Arthroplasty. Sim JA, Lee YS, Kwak JH, Yang SH, Kim KH, Lee BK. Comparison of complete distal release of the medial collateral ligament and medial epicondylar osteotomy during ligament balancing in varus knee total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Surg. 2013...

Open reduction internal fixation for proximal humerus fractures indications, techniques, and pitfalls. Shulman BS, Egol KA. Open reduction internal fixation for proximal humerus fractures indications, techniques, and pitfalls. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). Abstract Proximal humerus fractures account for approximately 5% of all fractures. It is estimated that due to our aging population, orthopaedic surgeons will see a three-fold increase...

Operative treatment for femoral shaft nonunions, a systematic review of the literature. Somford MP, van den Bekerom MP, Kloen P. Operative treatment for femoral shaft nonunions, a systematic review of the literature. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr. 2013 Aug;8(2):77-88. Abstract The objective of this article is to systematically review the currently available literature to formulate evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of...

Current Trends in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Kim HS, Seon JK, Jo AR. Current Trends in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Knee Surg Relat Res. 2013 Dec;25(4):165-173. Abstract The advances in the knowledge of anatomy, surgical techniques, and fixation devices have led to the improvement of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction over the past 10 years. Nowadays, double bundle and anatomical single...

Established and forthcoming drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis. Lems WF, den Heijer M. Established and forthcoming drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis. Neth J Med. 2013 May;71(4):188-93. Abstract Nowadays, effective drugs are available to prevent fractures in patients at high risk for osteoporotic fractures. The generic bisphosphonates alendronate and risedronate are first choice, because of their effectiveness and...

Reversed anatomic distal femur locking plate for periprosthetic hip fracture fixation. Ehlinger M, Brinkert D, Besse J, Adam P, Arlettaz Y, Bonnomet F. Reversed anatomic distal femur locking plate for periprosthetic hip fracture fixation. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2011 Sep;97(5):560-4. Abstract The incidence of femoral fracture on hip prosthesis is increasing. Plate fixation is the method of choice when the prosthesis is stable. In...