J Bone Joint Surg Br
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J Bone Joint Surg Br · Mar 2003
The effect of knee flexion on the popliteal artery and its surgical significance.
Total knee replacement and high tibial osteotomy are common orthopaedic operations with low complication rates. Such surgery is in close proximity to the popliteal artery (PA), the behaviour of which during flexion of the knee is poorly understood. ⋯ There was a high branching anterior tibal artery in 6% of knees. We provide an anatomical account to help to explain our findings by using cadaver dissections, arteriography and static MRI studies.
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J Bone Joint Surg Br · Mar 2003
Case ReportsComplete remodelling of displaced fractures of the neck of the phalanx.
Fractures of the neck of the phalanx of the finger are uncommon, but problematic, injuries in children. Displaced fractures may heal with malunion leading to loss of movement or angular deformity. ⋯ The fractures were treated conservatively and remodelled completely. Both patients regained full movement of the fingers.