Forefoot Reconstruction in Rheumatiod Arthritis
This study evaluates different reconstructions for forefoot deformities due to rheumatoid arthritis. Eleven reconstructive procedures were performed on patients.
Roentgenologic Diagnosis of Stress Fractures and Stress Reactions
This study examined 26 athletes that had continued pain after strenuous exercise. The study found that 15 patients had stress fractures, all of whom had positive roentgenographic studies.
Injuries to the Metatarsophalangeal Joints in Athletes
Injuries to the metatarsophalangeal joints is becoming increasingly common in athletes due to the increase in flexible shoewear, and artificial playing surfaces. These injuries can vary form a mild sprain to a severe tear of the capsuloligamentous complex. This study broke-down an effective non-operative treatment option for these injuries.
Osteochondritis Dissecans: History, Pathophysiology and Current Treatment Concepts
Osteochondritis dissecans is a lesion of bone and articular cartilage that alters the smooth integration of motion and force. This study discusses the history, pathophysiology and current treatments of osteochondritis dissecans in the knee.
Closed Treatment of Subtrochanteric Fractures of the Femur in a Modified Cast-Brace
This study analyzed a series of fifteen consecutive subtrochanteric fractures treated in a long quadrilateral cast-brace with a pelvic band. Treatment with preliminary traction followed by an ambulatory cast-brace with a pelvic band resulted in a shorter period of treatment, an excellent range of motion of the hip and knee, and no non-unioins in the fifteen comminuted or open fractures.
Necrosis and Gangrene as a Complication of Coumarin Therapy
Necrosis of the skin and soft tissue typically affects obese, middle aged women on the third to fifth day of coumarin therapy, but in rare cases it can affect active men. This case report analyzes the affect of necrosis by measuring the pain, erythema, and ecchymoses of the skin to the formation of large hemorrhagic bullae with frank necrosis.
