MRI offers high sensitivity for detecting ACL, PCL tears Several prospective studies have compared MRI with arthroscopy for diagnosing ACL and PCL tears (TABLE). All enrolled patients had sustained knee trauma and had had a clinical exam that suggested ligamentous injury. MRI and arthroscopy were performed regardless of MRI findings. The surgeons performing arthroscopy were blinded to the MRI r...

INTRODUCTION Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) rupture is the most commonly injured anatomic structure in lateral ankle sprain. In some cases, ATFL avulsion fracture from the lateral malleolus may occur instead of purely ligamentous injuries. The ATFL avulsion fracture is detected as a small ossicle at the tip of lateral malleolus on direct radiographs, which is called os subfibulare in chro...

Cervical spine trauma can potentially result in serious neurological injury such as tetraplegia or severe disability. Sub-axial cervical spine trauma (SCST), involving the spine levels of C3 to C7, accounts for the majority of cervical spine injuries, comprising about 65% of fractures and 75% of all dislocations that affects the spine1. In an attempt to improve clinical results and compare trea...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of knee injuries among vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. METHODS Two different periods (years 1985-1993 and 1995-2003) were compared. Inclusion criteria were furthermore Abbreviated Injury Scale knee 2-3 (AIS(knee)). Technical analysis assessed the type of collision, direction and speed as well...

BACKGROUND Injury to the cervical spine (CS) is common after major trauma. The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma first published its Practice Management Guidelines for the evaluation of CS injury in 1998. A subsequent revision was published in 2000. Since that time a large volume of literature has been published. As a result, the Practice Management Guidelines Committee set out to d...

BACKGROUND Open dislocations are infrequent, often associated with damage to the neuro vascular structures. We present an unusual case of an open antero-lateral dislocation of the elbow, which was not associated with any vascular or neural injury. CASE PRESENTATION A 34 year female dance instructor sustained an open dislocation of her elbow. Surgical exploration was undertaken. No major neuro...

INTRODUCTION: Lateral Patella dislocations are common injuries seen in the active and young adult population [1]. The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been identified as the major medial ligamentous restraint in preventing lateral patella subluxation and/or dislocation [2]. Ruptures of the MPFL can occur either at the femoral or the patella insertion site. However, it is commonly belie...

In this paper, we report the case of a left round ligament fibroid in a 24 year-old, gravida 0, female that was successfully managed laparoscopically. Operative findings also included severe adnexal adhesions bilaterally, severe adhesions of the liver to the anterior abdominal wall (Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome), pigmented areas on the left tube, uterus and posterior broad ligament (that proved to...

Ganglion are benign cystic swelling containing gelatinous fluid which may occur in any joint but most frequently occurs the wrist. They common around joints due to abundance of fibrous tissue. This article reviews what is known about ganglion cyst development, natural history, histopathology, diagnosis and current treatment options along with homoeopathic approach this prevalent ailment. Althou...

Awareness of the long-term COVID-19 complications is significant importance in reducing its morbidity through implementation timely interventional programs. In this study, we report an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear athlete identical twin sisters almost 2 months after infection. The patients had 15 years professional futsal experience and showed no obvious risk factors for ACL tear, such...