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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_12 | Pages 8 - 8
1 Mar 2013
Velpula J Gajula P Thibbaiah M Ferandez R Anand A Pimpalnerkar A
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Treatments of Chronic Acromioclavicular joint dislocation are controversial. Many procedures have been described in the past for the management of them. Treatment modalities have changed with increasing understanding of the nature of the problem, patient expectations and the biomechanics of the joint

To assess the functional outcome of the chronic AC joint dislocations treated by modified Weaver-Dunn procedure combined with Acromioclavicular joint augmentation.

We treated 54 patients with chronic AC joint dislocation by modified Weaver-Dunn procedure with additional AC joint augmentation. We used tight rope system in 20 patients, Mersilene tape in 22 patients and no 5 Ethibond in 12 patients.

This Study was done between Jan 2003 to Jan2012. Mean follow up was 20 months, mean age of the patients was 35, and male to female distribution was 48:6. We assessed them clinically and radio logically during their follow up. All patients were back to their occupation. 80% are back to their pre injury sporting activity level. The mean Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score was 10.2 points. One patient had a failure of augmentation device.

Our study shows that chronic symptomatic AC joint dislocations, (Rockwood types III to V,) Managed with modified modified Weaver-Dunn procedure with augmentation are showing good short term results. Significant improvement in the patient satisfaction, early return to work and radiological appearance


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 108 - 108
1 Jan 2013
Patel A Anand A Alam M Anand B
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Background

Both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures constitute up to 5.4% of all fractures in children under 16 years of age in the United Kingdom. Most can be managed with closed reduction and cast immobilisation. Surgical fixation options include flexible intramedullary nailing and plating. However, the optimal method is controversial.

Objectives

The main purpose of this study was to systematically search for and critically appraise articles comparing functional outcomes, radiographic outcomes and complications of nailing and plating for both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures in children.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 226 - 226
1 Jan 2013
Patel A Anand A Anand B Alam M
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Introduction

Indications for the use of external fixation include damage control orthopaedics, definitive fracture treatment, deformity correction and leg lengthening. Despite many advances in the development of external fixation techniques, pin-tract infection and loosening are still significant complications. They are the most commonly occurring complications during limb lengthening using external fixation, with some studies reporting an incidence of up to 80%.

Objectives

The main aim of this systematic review was to investigate HA-coated versus uncoated external fixator pins used in patients undergoing leg lengthening and determine benefits in terms of pin loosening, infection and loss of reduction/malunion.