BACKGROUND Ankle injuries are among the most common injuries in children. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacies of two percutaneous fixation methods after closed reduction in physeal ankle fractures. METHODS We reviewed the cases of 24 patients with a mean age of 12.29 years; 16 were male, and 8 were female. Only patients with fractures of Salter-Harris types 2, 3, and 4 with di...

We have developed a hollow perforated cannulated screw. One or more of these was implanted percutaneously in 11 patients with an osteolytic metastasis in the femoral neck and multiple metastases elsewhere. They were supplemented by one or two additional standard 6.5 mm cannulated screws in nine patients. Polymethylmethacrylate bone cement was injected through the screw into the neck of the femu...

AIM We report our experience with cannulated hip screws and analyse the risk factors associated with their early failure. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients undergoing cannulated hip screws at a single UK Major Trauma Centre between November 2009 and November 2011 were retrospectively identified. Radiographs were analysed for fracture displacement, successful reduction, and screw configuratio...

PURPOSE To assess the ability of headless compression screws to maintain immobile bony contact throughout wrist cycling following simulated 4-corner arthrodesis. Our hypothesis was that the screw constructs would not permit displacement of the carpal bones and, therefore, could tolerate early postoperative range of motion in vivo. METHODS Using 6 matched-paired cadaveric arms, 4-corner arthro...

OBJECTIVES To review the primary and the final results of surgical management of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Seventeen patients (2 female, 15 male, average age 37 years, range 20-60) with ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures were treated by compression plate fixation for the femoral shaft fractures and dynamic hip screw or cannulated cancellous s...

Aim: The study aimed to compare the biomechanical stability and strength of tension band wiring method used treat mayo 2A olecranon fractures with Kirschner (K)-wire or cannulated screw configurations. Material Methods: A total 24 anatomical ulna models (Sawbones Model 1004, Pacific Research Laboratories, Vashon Island, WA) in were divided into two equal groups 12, fixation K-wire (Group 1) 2),...