Background: Osteochondroma is the most common benign skeletal neoplasm and found often in long bones, especially distal femur proximal tibia. They usually present as painless swelling near joint can be complicated by mechanical irritation, compression or injury of adjacent structures, fracture, malignant transformation, post-operative recurrence. Locking knee refers to flexion without complete ...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of single incision for plating for the treatment of distal tibia and fibula fractures by a gross anatomic study. METHODS The anatomical structures of the anterolateral lower legs were identified. The lower leg length was measured from the top of fibular head to the tip of lateral malleolus. The distances between the extensor digitorum ...

Background: In Blount’s disease, there is a complex three-dimensional deformity which typically includes varus, internal rotation, and (sometimes) procurvatum. The best way to obtain correction is with simple procedure carried out as high in the tibia as possible to promote rapid union, quick remodeling, and with minimal proximal shaft deformity. Patients and methods: 17 patients with tibia var...

Purpose: The changes in the bone density of immature Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats whose sciatic nerve was cut were investigated to understand the patterns of bone density deterioration and to establish the rationale for preventive managements. Materials and methods: Eighteen six-day-old SD rats were randomly divided into the right sciatic neurectomy and sham-operation group. The trabecular bone den...

OBJECTIVE To determine the optimal injection site in the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) muscle for effective botulinum toxin injection. METHODS Fourteen specimens from eight adult Korean cadavers were used in this study. The most proximal medial point of the tibia plateau was defined as the proximal reference point; the most distal tip of the medial malleolus was defined as the distal referenc...

OBJECTIVE To compare intraosseous concentrations and inhibitory effects on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus following intravenous administration of 1 or 2 g of the prophylactic cefazolin between patients with decreased renal function vs. intact renal function undergoing total knee arthroplasty. PATIENTS AND METHODS Ten patients (13 knees) with primary knee osteoarthritis were divided into ...