What's new in orthopaedic trauma

What's New in Orthopaedic Trauma

What's New in Orthopaedic Trauma

What's New in Orthopaedic Trauma.

s of these 307 studies were reviewed in duplicate for final inclusion by one of us (P.A.C.). After abstract selection, 136 articles were divided among all authors according to their specialty focus for critical review. Thirty-eight manuscripts were discarded, leaving ninety-eight studies for final inclusion in this update. Consensus on the final studies was achieved. In this review, we summariz...

Does Computed Tomography Change our Observation and Management of Fracture Non-Unions?

  Background: The purpose of this study was to determine whether Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) in addition to plain radiographs influences radiologists’ and orthopedic surgeons’ diagnosis and treatment plans for delayed unions and non-unions.   Methods: A retrospective database of 32 non-unions was reviewed by 20 observers. On a scale of 1 to 5, observers rated on X-Ray and a...

An Anteriorly Presenting ‘Wrap Around’ Popliteal Cyst

The article describes a case in which a popliteal cyst was identified presenting as a mass on the anterior aspect of theright tibia. This occurred as a result of polyethylene wear debris from previous total knee arthroplasty. Although alternativediagnoses for an anterior tibial mass are more likely, a popliteal cyst must be considered, particularly if the patient has ahistory of total knee arth...