The American journal of sports medicine
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It is often difficult to identify the attachment sites of the fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, and popliteofibular ligament for chronic posterolateral knee injuries or during revision surgeries. Descriptions of radiographic landmarks for these attachment sites would assist in the intraoperative identification of their locations and also allow for postoperative assessment of the placement of reconstruction tunnels. ⋯ This radiographic information regarding the attachment sites of posterolateral structures can serve as a valuable reference for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessments of surgical reconstructions.
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The surgical treatment methods for recurrent dislocation of peroneal tendons are controversial. A simpler and more effective treatment method is valuable for these patients. ⋯ This method is a simple, reliable, and reproducible operation to treat recurrent dislocation of the peroneal tendons. It allows early return to daily, working, and sports activities with satisfactory results.
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Intramedullary nailing of clavicular midshaft fractures using the titanium elastic nail has been described as a technically easy, minimally invasive operation with few complications and an early return to competitive sports. ⋯ Intramedullary nailing of clavicular midshaft fractures using the titanium elastic nail is a technically demanding operation with various complications in the postoperative phase. This study might explain why the implant has not yet achieved widespread application, despite the fact that other authors have reported good results. Amending the operative technique and postoperative treatment might improve the outcome in the future.
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Treatment of full-thickness talar cartilage defects that have failed previous surgery is problematic without a definitive solution. ⋯ Autologous chondrocyte implantation of the talus yields significant functional improvement; however, further investigation is necessary to determine the long-term structural and biomechanical properties of the repair tissue.