The aim of this study was to analyse the outcome of surgical Haglund deformity is a prominence in the postero superolateral aspect of the calcaneum. Haglund deformity is a prominence in the postero superolateral aspect of the calcaneum, causing a painful bursitis, which may be difficult to treat by non-operative measures alone. Various surgical methods are available for effective treatment of r...

Can J Surg, Vol. 45, No. 3, June 2002 219 A idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) involves a deformity of the spine that is commonly assessed by physicians. The external trunk deformity is also recognized as a major concern in AIS, especially for the patient. Therefore, many authors advocate that that consideration be given to simultaneous surgical correction of spinal and trunk deformities. During poster...

PURPOSE Since the existence of an extra-articular deformity seriously alters the normal geometry and kinetics around the knee joint, difficulties are often encountered in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a standard surgical technique. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of surgical navigation system as a treatment option for osteoarthritic knees with extra-articular defo...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical approach for treating vertebral compression fractures, including osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of balloon inflation and postural reduction on balloon kyphoplasty for the deformity correction of vertebral compression fractures and to explore the correl...

Cohen syndrome is a very rare disease. Complication by spinal deformity has been reported, but management and surgery for spinal deformity in Cohen syndrome has not been previously described. The objective of this study was to examine the outcome of surgical treatment for kyphoscoliosis of Cohen syndrome with a literature review. The patient was a 14-year-old male with the characteristics of Co...

Abstract The Christian churches often not only fall short of their noble ambitions, but actively perpetuate harm. This reality must be squarely faced, and a cogent theological account this deformity forthcoming, otherwise the ecclesiological enterprise will fail. essay turns to thought Bernard Lonergan in order develop ecclesial deformity, by articulating framework for relating ideals empirical...

The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term clinical outcomes of valgus osteotomy combined with intramedullary nail for the treatment of shepherd’s crook deformity of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia. We reviewed the clinical data of 22 patients with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia that was treated at our department between January 1995 and January 2010. All 22 of the patients (23 femurs)...

BACKGROUND Pincer nail deformity is a transverse overcurvature of the nail. This study aimed to define the anatomical characteristics of pincer nail deformity and to evaluate the surgical outcomes. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted on 20 cases of pincer nail deformity of the great toe. Thirty subjects without pincer nail deformity or history of trauma of the feet were selected as t...

Post-poliomyelitis foot deformity remains a challenging problem to orthopedic surgeons, though its incidence has decreased greatly. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the surgical outcome in patients with paralytic foot deformity associated with poliomyelitis. Between 1998 and 2002, seven patients with a history of prolonged, severe, and rigid equinocavovarus deformity seco...

PURPOSE To describe knee alignment in children of different ages with severe mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) I and II and the outcome of treatment with guided growth in a patient subgroup. METHODS This is a retrospective observational study of 58 knees in 29 children with severe MPS I and II. Long-leg standing radiographs were evaluated to determine mechanical axis deviation, mechanical lateral d...