Comparison of internal fixation vs. external fixation after corrective osteotomy in children with cubitus varus.

BACKGROUND: Cubitus varus deformity is a well-known late complication of supracondylar fractures in children. In this retrospective study, the primary objective was to compare clinical and radiologic outcomes of lateral closing-wedge osteotomy with either internal fixation or external fixation in pediatric patients with cubitus varus deformities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 2010 to 2017, 35 consecutive patients with cubitus varus deformities secondary to supracondylar fractures were included in this study. After corrective osteotomy was performed via a limited lateral approach, the method of definitive fixation was chosen between internal and external. Retrospectively, patients who underwent external fixation on the lateral aspect of the elbow were defined as group I (n = 16) whereas patients with unilateral single-plate fixation were defined as group II (n = 19). The functional outcome was evaluated using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score and Flynn criteria. RESULTS: No significant difference in age was found between the 2 groups (P = .15). Significantly lower costs, a shorter operation duration, smaller scars, and a shorter time for plaster cast use postoperatively were found in group I (P < .001). No nonunion or failure of fixation was found. No significant difference was noted in postoperative elbow range of motion or Mayo Elbow Performance Score (P = .64). Both groups achieved satisfactory functional and cosmetic results. CONCLUSIONS: In pediatric patients with cubitus varus, both methods of fixation after lateral closing-wedge corrective osteotomy are reliable, with a low rate of complications and satisfactory functional results. External fixation is more advantageous in terms of easier preoperative planning, shorter operative times, lower costs, and easier postoperative fixation removal.

Percutaneous low-energy osteotomy in treatment of pathological coronal knee deformities in pediatrics.

The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous low-energy osteotomy and casting in treatment of pathological coronal knee deformities in children equal or younger than 6 years. A prospective nonrandomized case series study was conducted. A total of 62 (109 limbs) patients with pathological coronal knee deformities were treated by percutaneous low-energy osteotomy and casting and observed over 3-10 years. The pathological nature was variable (rickets, Blount disease, dysplasia, after trauma, or after infection). The average age at the time of surgery was 4.5 years (range: 3-6 years). Clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated annually and at the end of follow-up period. There was a statistically significant improvement of the clinical appearance and the radiological parameters regarding mechanical axis deviation and tibiofemoral angle at the end of follow-up period. The total complication rate was 6.4%, with only four limbs with overcorrection and three limbs with recurrence. Percutaneous osteotomy is a simple, safe, and effective option in the treatment of children with coronal knee deformities equal or younger than 6 years.

Anterolateral approach for lateral humeral condylar fractures in children: Clinical results.

To evaluate the clinical outcomes of an anterolateral approach for lateral humeral condylar fractures in children. The patients aged < 15 years undergoing surgery with an anterolateral approach for humeral lateral condylar fractures between April 2005 and March 2014 were investigated. Medical records and radiographs from 15 patients were reviewed. Average patient age at surgery was 6.0 years (range, 3-10 years). Based on Jakob's classification, 12 patients had type II fractures, and 3 patients had type III fractures. Based on Milch classification, 1 elbow was type I, and 14 elbows were type II. The average postoperative follow-up duration was 16.4 months (range, 6-58 months). Postoperative complications, and radiographic and clinical findings, including range of motion and Flynn criteria were evaluated. To evaluate humeral deformity, Baumann angle (BA) and the carrying angle (CA) were calculated on anteroposterior radiographs. There were no postoperative complications, including secondary displacement, deep infection, nonunion, avascular necrosis, or cubitus varus or valgus deformity. In the injured elbow, follow-up radiographs revealed an average BA of 69.1° (range, 57-84°), versus 70.9° (range, 61-83°) on the contralateral side. The average CA on the injured side was 10.3° (range, 4-20°) versus 12.3° (range, 6-24°) on the contralateral side. BA gain and CA loss (affected- compared with contralateral sides) averaged -1.4° (range, -17° to 9°) and 2.3° (range, -2° to 6°), respectively. The mean range of motion in the affected elbow averaged 4.7° (range, 0-15°) in extension and 139.7° (range, 135-140°) in flexion. Over 5° loss of range of motion in the affected elbow compared with the contralateral side was not observed. However, 2 patients experienced over 5° loss of CA in the affected elbow versus the contralateral side. Based on Flynn criteria, clinical results for both cosmetics and function were excellent in 13 patients, and good in 2. The advantages of the anterolateral approach are combining an optimal view of the anterior articular surface of the trochlea and capitellum and a limited risk of devascularization injury. We strongly recommend an anterolateral approach for these fractures in children to prevent postoperative deformity and to achieve anatomical reduction and reliable fixation.

Selective Neurectomy for the Spastic Upper Extremity.

Surgery is one element of the rehabilitative care of the spastic upper limb. Different surgical techniques have been advocated to address each of the common deformities and underlying causes, including muscle spasticity, joint contracture, and paralysis. Partial neurectomy of motor nerves has been shown to reduce spasticity in the target muscles. It is effective only for the spastic component of the deformity, which underscores the importance of a preliminary thorough clinical examination. Hyperselective neurectomy, which involves performing a partial division of each motor ramus at its entry point into the target muscle, results in improved selectivity, reliable partial muscle denervation, and durable results.

Using the Medial and Lateral Humeral Lines as an Adjunct to Intraoperative Elbow Arthrography to Guide Intraoperative Reduction and Fixation of Distal Humerus Physeal Separations Reduces the Incidence of Postoperative Cubitus Varus.

BACKGROUND: Distal humerus physeal separations are rare pediatric elbow fractures that are often misdiagnosed and difficult to treat. Adequate reduction is often technically challenging and up to 71% of children develop postoperative cubitus varus. We propose using the medial and lateral humeral lines as an adjunct to elbow arthrography in order to guide intraoperative fixation of distal humerus physeal separations to reduce the incidence of postoperative cubitus varus. METHODS: From 2009 to 2014, all pediatric patients under the age of 3 diagnosed with a distal humerus physeal separation and treated surgically at our institution were included for analysis. Two senior pediatric orthopaedic surgeons separately reviewed the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative images of all patients and measured the position of the ulnar axis relative to the medial and lateral humeral lines. The medial and lateral humeral shafts were defined as parallel lines drawn along the medial and lateral humeral diaphysis. Adequate reduction was defined by reduction of the ulnar axis within the boundaries of the medial and lateral humeral lines. Patients were assessed at latest follow-up for cubitus varus and any other surgical complications. RESULTS: Thirteen patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were on average 1.70 years old, ranging from 0.62 to 3 years old. Intraoperatively and immediately postoperatively, all 13 patients (100%) were noted to have adequate reduction of the ulnar axis within the boundaries medial and lateral humeral lines. None of the patients required intraoperative arthrography (0%). At the date of latest follow-up, 12 patients (92.3%) had no angular deformities compared with the contralateral limb and 1 patient (7.7%) had developed cubitus varus. No surgical complications were noted (0%). CONCLUSION: Intraoperative reduction of the ulnar axis within the boundaries of the medial and lateral humeral lines is associated with a lower incidence of postoperative cubitus varus in the treatment of distal humerus physeal separations in children. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

Association of Hip Radiograph Findings With Pain and Function in Patients Presenting With Low Back Pain.

BACKGROUND: Relationships between low back pain (LBP) and the hip in patient cohorts have been described primarily in patients with moderate to severe hip osteoarthritis (OA). Less is known about the links of LBP with hip radiographic findings of hip deformity and minimal OA. OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of radiographic hip deformity or hip OA; to describe and compare spine- and hip-related pain and function in the subset of patients who were found to have radiographic hip deformity or hip OA; and to compare patients with evidence of radiographic hip deformity or hip OA to patients without hip radiographic findings. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study with cross-sectional design. SETTING: Tertiary university. PATIENTS: A total of 63 patients (40 women, 23 men) with a mean age of 48.5 ± 14 years with LBP and a minimum of one positive provocative hip test. METHODS: Hip radiographs were assessed by an independent examiner for hip OA and deformity. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Comparisons of hip and lumbar spine pain and function were completed for patients with radiographic findings of hip OA or deformity. RESULTS: Moderate to severe hip OA was found in 12 of 60 patients (20.0%). At least one measurement of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) was found in 14 of 60 patients (23.3%) to 33 of 45 patients (73.3%). At least one measurement of developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) was found in 7 of 60 patients (11.6%) to 11 of 63 patients (17.4%). Greater pain and reduced hip and lumbar spine function were found in the patients with moderate to severe hip OA. Patients with LBP and FAI were found to have significantly greater extremes of pain and reduced lumbar spine function. CONCLUSION: Links between the hip and the spine affecting pain and function may be found in patients with LBP and hip deformity and before the onset of radiographic hip OA, and may be associated with hip deformity. Further investigation is needed to better understand these links and their potential impact on prognosis and treatment of LBP. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.

Comparison of the outcome of total ankle arthroplasty for osteoarthritis with moderate and severe varus malalignment and that with neutral alignment.

AIMS: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in patients with pre-operatively moderate and severe arthritic varus ankles to those achieved for patients with neutral ankles. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 105 patients (105 ankles), matched for age, gender, body mass index, and follow-up duration, were divided into three groups by pre-operative coronal plane tibiotalar angle; neutral (< 5°), moderate (5° to 15°) and severe (> 15°) varus deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, a visual analogue scale (VAS), and Short Form (SF)-36 score were used to compare the clinical outcomes after a mean follow-up period of 51 months (24 to 147). RESULTS: The post-operative AOFAS, VAS scores, range of movement and complication rates did not significantly differ among three groups. However, there was less improvement in the SF-36 score of the severe varus group (p = 0.008). The mean post-operative tibiotalar alignment was 2.6° (0.1° to 8.9°), 3.1° (0.1° to 6.5°) and 4.6° (1.0° to 10.6°) in the neutral, moderate and severe groups respectively. Although the severe varus group showed less corrected alignment than the neutral group, the mean tibiotalar angles of the three groups were within neutral alignment. CONCLUSION: TAA for moderate and severe varus arthritic deformity showed similar satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes as those obtained by patients in the neutral group when post-operative neutral alignment was achieved. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:1335-42.

Flexural Deformity of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint.

Flexural deformities in young horses are commonly referred to as contracted tendons, which is a term that is not consistent with what is currently understood about their cause. Flexural deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired (develop at a later stage of growth typically between 1 and 6 months of age). These 2 manifestations are commonly managed differently depending on the cause, age of onset, severity, duration, complicating factors, and owner expectations. Early recognition and appropriate intervention are essential to ensure that it is not performance limiting.

Flexural Limb Deformities of the Carpus and Fetlock in Foals.

Early recognition and treatment of congenital and acquired flexural deformities of the carpi and fetlocks of foals can lead to conformation correction and an athletic future. Treatment is often based on rigid external coaptation assisted by systemic medical treatment. Foals that readily respond to treatment and correct conformation faults can have normal adult athletic expectations.

Interventions for the prevention and treatment of disability due to acquired joint contractures in older people: a systematic review.

Background: acquired joint contractures have significant effects on quality of life and functioning. Objective: to determine the effects of interventions to prevent and treat disabilities in older people with acquired joint contractures. Methods: systematic search (last 8/2016) via Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, PEDro, CINAHL, trial registries, reference lists of retrieved articles and scientific congress pamphlets. Controlled and randomised controlled trials in English or German comparing an intervention with another intervention or standard care were included. Two independent researchers performed the selection of publications, data extraction and critical appraisal. Results: seventeen studies with 992 participants met the inclusion criteria: 16 randomised controlled trials and 1 controlled trial (nursing homes = 4, community settings = 13). The methodological quality of the studies varied. Splints were examined in four studies, stretching exercises in nine studies, and ultrasound, passive movement therapy, bed-positioning and group exercise were each examined in one study. Studies on splints revealed inconclusive results regarding joint mobility or spasticity. Five of seven studies that assessed active stretching programmes for healthy older people reported statistically significant effects on joint mobility in favour of the intervention. Pain, quality of life, activity limitations and participation restrictions were rarely assessed. Conclusion: the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and treat disability due to joint contractures is weak, particularly for established nursing interventions such as positioning and passive movement. Better understanding is required regarding the delivery of interventions, such as their intensity and duration. In addition to functional issues, activities and social participation should also be studied as outcomes.

Corrective osteotomy of the distal femur with fixator assistance: A novel technique of minimally invasive osteosynthesis.

PURPOSE: Varus or valgus deformity of the distal femur may progress into knee osteoarthritis. To delay or prevent this, various types of corrective osteotomy techniques have been used to shift the mechanical axis from the diseased compartment to the healthy one. We introduced a new, minimally invasive osteotomy of the distal femur with the assistance of temporary external fixation. METHODS: We retrospectively studied 25 legs that underwent open-wedge osteotomy of the distal femur, involving insertion of a Schanz pin at the medial femoral condyle and another pin at the distal diaphysis of the femur. At the meta-diaphyseal junction, osteotomy was performed. After achieving angular correction, two pins were locked for temporary external fixation and a locking plate was fixed at the lateral side of the femur submuscularly. Radiological and functional outcomes were evaluated, including mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (m-LDFA), mechanical axis deviation, tibiofemoral angle, osseous union, and knee joint motion. RESULTS: The minimum follow-up was 12 months (mean, 39 months; range, 12-88 months). Bone healing occurred in all legs, with an average of 16.6 weeks. The m-LDFA was corrected from 77.7° (18 valgus) and 104.6° (7 varus) to 88.1° after surgery, with an average correction of 12.9°. At the final follow-up, the mechanical axis deviation averaged 7.6 mm and the tibia-femoral angle averaged 5.6°. Most of legs (88%) achieved acceptable m-LDFA (87° ± 3°). CONCLUSIONS: A new, minimally invasive osteotomy of the distal femur offers excellent bone healing with few complications, attributable to preserved blood supply.

Clinical outcomes of operative repair of complete rupture of the proximal interphalangeal joint collateral ligament: Comparison with non-operative treatment.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of non-operative treatment and operative repair of grade III injuries with complete rupture of the collateral ligament of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Seventeen patients with grade III injuries with at least 6 months of follow-up were included. Seven patients underwent non-operative treatment and 10 patients underwent operative treatment. We evaluated the following clinical outcomes after treatment: 1) range of motion of the PIP and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, 2) joint stability, 3) pain score, and 4) amount of fusiform deformity of the PIP joint. RESULTS: There was no instability in the lateral stress test in either group. The ranges of motion of the PIP and DIP joints were not statistically different between the two groups at final follow-up. However, the ranges of motion recovered more quickly in the operative group than the non-operative group within the first 3 months after treatment. Patients in the operative group had less pain and better cosmetic appearance of the PIP joint. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that operative repair of the PIP collateral ligament can provide good joint stability, rapid functional recovery, and minimize fusiform deformity of the PIP joint. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, Therapeutic study.

Treatment of post-traumatic elbow deformities in children with the Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis technique.

OBJECTIVE: The present study assessed functional and radiographic outcomes of distraction osteogenesis treatment of post-traumatic elbow deformities in children. METHODS: Eight children were treated between 2008 and 2013 for post-traumatic elbow deformities using distraction osteogenesis. Mean age at time of operation was 10.9 years. Six patients had varus and 2 had valgus deformity. Magnitude of correction, fixator index, complications, carrying angle, and elbow range of motion were assessed. Functional results were graded according to protocol of Bellemore et al. RESULTS: Mean follow-up was 43 months. Mean preoperative varus deformity in 6 patients was 29.2° and valgus deformity in 2 patients was 28.5°. Preoperative flexion and extension of elbow were 123.8° and -10.6°, respectively. Mean carrying angle was 9° valgus at last follow-up. Mean flexion and extension were 134.4° and -6.0°, respectively. Change in carrying angle was statistically significant (p = 0.002). There were 2 grade 1 pin tract infections and 1 diaphyseal fracture of humerus. Functional outcome was rated excellent in 7 patients and good in 1 patient. CONCLUSION: Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis is a valuable alternative in treatment of elbow deformities in children. The surgical technique is simple and correction is adjustable. Gradual correction prevents possible neurovascular complications and minimally invasive surgery produces less scarring. Compliance of patient and family is key factor in the success of the outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, therapeutic study.

Hemi-wedge osteotomy in the management of large angular deformities around the knee joint.

BACKGROUND: Angular deformity around the knee joint is a common orthopedic problem. Many options are available for the management of such problem with varying degrees of success and failure. The aim of the present study was to assess the results of hemi-wedge osteotomy in the management of big angular deformities about the knee joint. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-eight limbs in 21 patients with large angular deformities around the knee joint were treated by the hemi-wedge osteotomy technique. The ages ranged from 12 to 43 years with an average of 19.8 years. The deformity ranged from 20° to 40° with a mean of 30.39° ± 5.99°. The deformities were genu varum in 12 cases and genu valgum in 9 cases. Seven cases had bilateral deformities. Small wedge was removed from the convex side of the bone and put in the gap created in the other side after correction of the deformity. RESULTS: At the final follow-up, the deformity was corrected in all cases except two. Full range of knee movement was regained in all cases. The complications included superficial wound infection in two cases, overcorrection in one case, pain along the lateral aspect of the knee in one case and recurrence of the deformity in one case. No cases were complicated by nerve injury or vascular injury. CONCLUSION: Hemi-wedge osteotomy is a good method for treatment of deformities around the knee joint. It can correct large angular deformities without major complications.

[Bony injuries of the knee region in childhood and adolescence]. / Knöcherne Verletzungen der Knieregion im Kindes- und Jugendalter.

Fractures of the knee region in childhood and adolescence are rare but are an important group of injuries due to the high incidence of secondary complications from growth disturbances. Meticulous primary diagnostics and fracture treatment with clear indications for surgical treatment are essential for avoiding posttraumatic deformities, although these can occur even despite correct primary treatment and are therefore inherent to specific fractures and therefore often unavoidable. In cases of growth disturbance where a deformity is imminent or has already taken place, watchful waiting until closure of the growth plate is only rarely indicated due to the progress made in directing growth via surgical means. Even surgeons who are primarily working in the field of fracture treatment must be aware of current strategies for correction of posttraumatic deformities in order to prevent or treat them in time or at least be able to prophylactically inform patients and parents during primary fracture treatment.

Associations of markers of matrix metabolism, inflammation markers, and adipokines with superior cam deformity of the hip and their relation with future hip osteoarthritis.

OBJECTIVE: First, to study how markers of matrix metabolism, inflammation markers, and adipokines relate to (superior) cam deformity and (possible) cam impingement of the hip. Second, to investigate whether they can identify subjects with cam deformity that are at risk of future hip osteoarthritis (OA). METHOD: In a cohort of 1002 subjects (CHECK), (superior) cam deformity was defined by an alpha angle >60° on anteroposterior pelvic radiographs and (possible) cam impingement by a cam deformity together with internal hip rotation ≤20°. Hip OA at 5-year follow-up was defined by Kellgren and Lawrence grade ≥2 or total hip replacement. RESULTS: Subjects with (superior) cam deformity and (possible) cam impingement showed lower levels of bone turnover markers (uCTX-I, uNTX-I, sPINP, sOC) than those without. Cam deformity was positively associated with future hip OA, but associations were weaker at high levels of bone turnover. sCOMP and sHA levels were higher in subjects with cam deformity, while other cartilage and synovium markers were not. Some markers of inflammation (pLeptin, pAdiponectin, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate) were lower in presence of cam deformity and cam impingement, but high-sensitivity C-reactive protein was not. Most associations depended largely on gender differences. CONCLUSION: Bone metabolism may be relevant in the pathogenesis of (superior) cam deformity and in the development of (superior) cam deformity into hip OA. Subjects with cam deformity and cam impingement surprisingly showed lower levels of inflammation markers and adipokines. Associations of cartilage turnover markers with cam deformity and cam impingement were less obvious.

Management of acromioclavicular joint injuries.

Although recent advances have been made in the treatment of acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries, they are still challenging for shoulder surgeons. There is a consensus that type I and II injuries should be treated nonoperatively, whereas acute type IV, V, and VI injuries should be treated surgically. There is no algorithm for correctly diagnosing and treating type III injuries, but the current trend is toward nonoperative treatment except for those with persistent symptoms and functional limitations after a course of conservative management. If surgery is indicated, newer anatomic techniques of reconstructing the coracoclavicular (CC) and AC ligaments are recommended.

Lateral Opening-wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy: Pain Relief, Functional Improvement, and Survivorship at 5 Years.

BACKGROUND: Distal femoral varus osteotomy may be used to treat valgus knee malalignment or to protect a knee compartment in which cartilage restoration surgery (such as osteochondral or meniscus allografting) has been performed. Medial closing-wedge osteotomy has demonstrated good success in treatment of osteoarthritis in published series, but few studies have evaluated distal femoral lateral opening-wedge osteotomy in terms of correction of deformity, pain and function, and survivorship. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: (1) Does lateral opening-wedge osteotomy lead to accurate correction? (2) What pain and function levels do patients experience after lateral opening-wedge osteotomy? (3) What are the nonunion, complication, and reoperation rates after lateral opening-wedge osteotomy? METHODS: Between 2000 and 2010, we performed 40 distal femoral osteotomies. Two knees (two patients) underwent a medial closing-wedge osteotomy and were excluded from the present study. Thirty-eight knees (97%) in 36 patients were lateral opening-wedge varus-producing osteotomies; of those, 31 knees (82%) in 30 patients had followup at a minimum of 2 years (mean, 5 years; SD, 2; range, 2-12 years) and comprised the study population. The indications for osteotomy included symptomatic lateral compartment arthritis with clinical valgus deformity or a cartilage or meniscal defect in the lateral compartment with clinical valgus alignment. The study population was stratified into two groups based on reason for osteotomy: patients with isolated symptomatic lateral compartment arthritis (arthritis group; 19 knees [61%]) and patients who underwent joint preservation procedures including osteochondral allograft transplantation or meniscal allograft transplantation (joint preservation group; 12 knees [39%]). Data collection from our institution's osteotomy database included patient demographics, lower extremity coronal alignment, and operative details. Pain and function were measured preoperatively and postoperatively using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score. Time to radiographic union, complications, and reoperations were recorded. RESULTS: Twenty-one of 31 knees had postoperative radiographic data available for review. Of these, seven of 15 knees in the arthritis group and three of six knees in the joint preservation group were within the correction goal of ± 3° from neutral mechanical alignment. In the arthritis group, the mean IKDC total score improved from 47 (SD, 15) preoperatively to 67 (SD, 10) postoperatively. In the joint preservation group, the mean IKDC total score improved from 36 (SD, 12) preoperatively to 62 (SD, 18) postoperatively. One nonunion occurred in the arthritis group. No postoperative complications were experienced. Ten knees in the arthritis group and six knees in the joint preservation group had additional surgery after the osteotomy, consisting primarily of hardware removal, arthroscopy for cartilage-related conditions, or conversion to arthroplasty. Survivorship at 5 years, with conversion to arthroplasty as the endpoint, was 74% in the arthritis group and 92% in the joint preservation group. CONCLUSIONS: Lateral opening-wedge distal femoral osteotomy was less accurate in correction of valgus deformity than expected, but the procedure was associated with improved knee pain and function scores. Our clinical and radiographic results are comparable to published series evaluating medial closing-wedge distal femoral osteotomy. Achieving our desired correction of ± 3° from neutral alignment was clinically difficult. An improved method of preoperative templating and refinement of the intraoperative technique may improve this. Future studies with more patients and longer followup will provide clarity on this topic. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, therapeutic study.

Neglected rotatory knee dislocation: A case report.

UNLABELLED: We report here a unique case of a 3 year neglected rotatory tibiofemoral dislocation associated with a lateral patellar dislocation. The rotational deformity was gradually corrected using a Taylor spatial frame and the patella was realigned by tibial tubercle osteotomy and transfer. The patient also underwent multiple soft tissue releases and quadricepsplasty to improve knee flexion. At nine year follow-up, the patient has good knee range of motion, a congruent knee joint and a good functional result. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Taylor spatial frame combined with other orthopedic approaches can be a useful tool while dealing with neglected knee dislocations.

Fundamental concepts of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

To provide the best possible care to patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip, it is helpful to understand the normal growth and development of the hip joint; the pathoanatomy, epidemiology, and diagnosis of the condition; and the natural history of a missed diagnosis of dislocation, subluxation, and dysplasia.