Ulnar variance as a predictor of persistent instability following Galeazzi fracture-dislocations Kim HT, Woo SH, Jang JH, Lee SG, Kim HK, Browne R. What is the usefulness of the fragmentation pattern of the femoral head in managing Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease? Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Jun;6(2):223-9 Abstract BACKGROUND Within the lateral pillar classification of the Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCP) disease, hips seem quite variable in the...

A modified direct lateral approach for neck-preserving total hip arthroplasty: tips and technical notes Pipino F, Cimmino M, Palermo A. A modified direct lateral approach for neck-preserving total hip arthroplasty: tips and technical notes. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Jun;14(2):137-42 Abstract Tissue-sparing surgery for hip replacement aims to minimize muscle damage and conserve the femoral neck through the use of mini-prostheses. We...

Failure by congestion of pedicled and free flaps for reconstruction of lower limbs after trauma: the role of negative-pressure wound therapy Vaienti L, Gazzola R, Benanti E, Leone F, Marchesi A, Parodi PC, Riccio M. Failure by congestion of pedicled and free flaps for reconstruction of lower limbs after trauma: the role of negative-pressure wound therapy. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Sep;14(3):213-7 Abstract Lower limb reconstruction with...

Role of nonoperative treatment in managing degenerative tears of the medial meniscus posterior root Neogi DS, Kumar A, Rijal L, Yadav CS, Jaiman A, Nag HL. Role of nonoperative treatment in managing degenerative tears of the medial meniscus posterior root. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Sep;14(3):193-9 Abstract BACKGROUND Tears of the medial meniscus posterior root can lead to progressive arthritis, and its management has no consensus. The...

The loss of extension test (LOE test): a new clinical sign for the anterior cruciate ligament insufficient knee Salvi M, Caputo F, Piu G, Sanna M, Sanna C, Marongiu G. The loss of extension test (LOE test): a new clinical sign for the anterior cruciate ligament insufficient knee. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Sep;14(3):185-91 Abstract BACKGROUND This prospective study was created to evaluate the reliability of a new clinical test, which we...

Rigid intramedullary nail fixation of femoral fractures in adolescents: what evidence is available? Angadi DS, Shepherd DE, Vadivelu R, Barrett T. Rigid intramedullary nail fixation of femoral fractures in adolescents: what evidence is available? J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Sep 29 Abstract BACKGROUND Femoral fracture in adolescents is a significant injury. It is generally agreed that operative fixation is the treatment of choice, and rigid...

Elbow instability secondary to lateral epicondylar nounion in an adult Valencia M, Barco R, Antuña SA. Elbow instability secondary to lateral epicondylar nounion in an adult. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Dec;14(4):311-4 Abstract Symptomatic nonunion of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow is a rare injury. We present the case of a 36-year-old woman who complained of elbow pain and instability several months after a conservatively treated...

Percutaneous calcaneoplasty in displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures Biggi F, Di Fabio S, D'Antimo C, Isoni F, Salfi C, Trevisani S. Percutaneous calcaneoplasty in displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Dec;14(4):307-10 Abstract The ideal treatment for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures is still under debate. Open reduction and internal fixation is the most popular surgical procedure;...

Management of displaced radial neck fractures in children: percutaneous pinning vs. elastic stable intramedullary nailing Tarallo L, Mugnai R, Fiacchi F, Capra F, Catani F. Management of displaced radial neck fractures in children: percutaneous pinning vs. elastic stable intramedullary nailing. J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Dec;14(4):291-7 Abstract BACKGROUND The treatment of radial neck fractures in children varies according to the...

Spica cast as an alternative to general anesthesia for lower limb MRI in young children Rabattu PY, Courvoisier A, Bourgeois E, Eid A, Durand C, Griffet J. Spica cast as an alternative to general anesthesia for lower limb MRI in young children. J Orthop Traumatol. 2014 Mar;15(1):55-8 Abstract BACKGROUND The conventional approach for MRI procedures in very young children is to use general anesthesia which comes with inherent risks....