Introduction: Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament [ACL] reconstruction is very commonly done procedure in recent times {1}. The graft fixation methods vary from aperture fixation [Interference screws] to suspensory fixation methods [Endobutton]. This is a Prospective non randomised clinical study of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction comparing the functional results between aperture fixation a...

UNLABELLED Subtrochanteric femoral fractures in children are uncommon and have received limited attention in the literature. Its treatment is controversial, and different options are available: traction, spica casting, internal fixation and external fixation. The aim of this study is to present our results with external fixation of subtrochanteric femoral fractures in children using Ilizarov fr...

Although intramedullary fixation has standardized the management of femoral shaft fractures, Dynamic compression plating is a useful technique and definite role for specific indications where nailing may be contra-indicated or technically not feasible. Our aim to assess study Femoral fractures presented orthopaedic department at Viswabharathi Medical College & General Hospital, Kurnool from...

BACKGROUND Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction in adults often utilizes screw fixation in the distal femur. The aim was to define the safety of similar fixation in young patients, with respect to their open physis. PURPOSE To define the age-related relationship between the femoral insertion of the MPFL and the medial aspect of the distal femoral physis on magnetic resonance i...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of hybrid femoral fixation with bioabsorbable interference screws (BioRCI; Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Andover, MA) and EndoButton CL (Smith & Nephew Endoscopy) fixation. METHODS Biomechanical testing of 3 different fixation techniques was performed by use of porcine hind-limb distal femurs and mature bovine extremity common extensor ...

BACKGROUND A meta-analysis was performed to assess the association between healing rate, avascular necrosis (AVN) of femoral head and two reductions-open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) and closed reduction internal fixation (CRIF) for femoral neck fracture. METHODS A literature-based search was conducted to identify all relevant studies published before September 10, 2013. The odd ratio (...

Treatment methods for delayed union and nonunion of atypical femoral fracture are still controversial. Moreover, no treatment method has been established for implant rupture caused by delayed union and nonunion. We encountered a 74-year-old female in whom nonunion-induced implant rupture occurred after treatment of atypical subtrochanteric femoral fracture with internal fixation using a long fe...

PURPOSE Displaced stress fractures of the femoral neck in young female athletes are a rare but a difficult injury to treat with a favourable outcome, as there is a reported high incidence of avascular necrosis. Traditionally they are internally fixed with either cannulated screws or a sliding hip screw. Our study aims to highlight the Targon Femoral Neck (FN, B-Braun, Aesculap Inc, Germany) imp...

PURPOSE The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of different methods of treatment in slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), to find risk factors for poor outcome, and to assess whether prophylactic fixation is indicated. METHODS Sixty-six patients (76 hips) treated for SCFE with a mean follow-up of 38 years (range 21-57 years) were evaluated. All excep...