Prospective evaluation of a novel device for ultrasound-guided percutaneous treatment of carpal tunnel and trigger finger disease. Efficacy and safety of sono-instruments®.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous release procedures under sonography using Sono-Instruments® in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and trigger finger (TF). METHODS: Prospective study involving 30 patients, divided into two groups (15 CTS, and 15 TF). The primary outcomes were surgical performance-related outcomes (visibility, ease of use, satisfaction, duration) using Sono-Instruments® and patient-related outcomes (pain, activity limitations, time to return to work, functional scores). Secondary outcomes included complications. Patients were followed for two months post-operatively. RESULTS: In the CTS group, the average age of the patients was 58.7 years. The percutaneous release of the transverse carpal ligament was effectively completed in all cases, with excellent device performance and no adverse events. At one week, all patients could wash their hands, 80% could perform activities of daily living, and 80% of those working had returned to their activities. At two months, all patients had resumed all activities. Pillar pain was still present in 53.3%. In the TF group, the patients had an average age of 57.9 years. The percutaneous release of the A1 annular pulley was successful in all cases, with excellent device performance and no adverse events. At one week, all patients could wash their hands, 93.3% could do all activities of daily living, and 75% of those working were back to their professional activities. At two months, all patients were back to all activities of daily living and work. The DASH score was significantly improved at two months, compared to preoperative, for both groups (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Percutaneous sono-guided release using Sono-Instruments® is safe and efficient, and associated with quick functional recovery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.

Risk Factors for Rerupture After Proximal Hamstring Avulsion Injury Including the Optimal Timing for Surgery.

BACKGROUND: Despite the prevalence of proximal hamstring avulsion injuries (PHAIs), the understanding of rerupture risk factors and the influence of injury chronicity on these rates remain limited. PURPOSE: To investigate the rerupture rate after PHAI repair and identify its associated risk factors and the optimal time to primary surgery. STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHOD: This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from the French Proximal Hamstring Avulsion Surgery Cohort Study targeting patients surgically treated for PHAI between 2002 and 2022. The primary outcome measure of this study was the rerupture rate of PHAI repair. The secondary outcome measures included the assessment of the potential risk factors for rerupture as well as the investigation of the incidence rate of rerupture for 100 person-years depending on various injury-surgery delay definitions. RESULTS: This study analyzed 740 patients with a mean age of 45.9 years (SD, 13.6 years) and followed up for a mean of 4.9 years (SD, 3.9 years). The rerupture rate was 4.59% (34/740). Most reruptures (75%) occurred within the first 6 months after surgery (median, 88.5 days; interquartile range, 39.5-182 days), and 74% were atraumatic. Univariate analysis identified potential risk factors: longer initial surgery delay (hazard ratio [HR], 1.03; 95% CI, 1.01-1.04; P = .04) and initial complete ruptures (HR, 4.47; 95% CI, 1.07-18.7; P = .04). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis found the optimal injury-surgery delay cutoff predicting rerupture to be 32 days (area under the curve, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.53-0.71). The relative Youden index was calculated at 0.24, corresponding to a sensitivity of 65% and a specificity of 59%. Surpassing this cutoff showed the highest HR (2.56), narrowest 95% CI (1.27-5.17), and highest incidence of rerupture (1.42 per 100 person-years) (P = .01). In the multivariate analysis, an injury-surgery delay of >32 days (HR, 2.5; 95% CI, 1.24-5.06; P = .01) and initial complete ruptures (HR, 4.33; 95% CI, 1.04-18.08; P = .04) emerged as significant risk factors for rerupture. CONCLUSION: This study found a 4.59% rerupture risk after PHAI repair. Most reruptures (75%) occurred within the first 6 months after surgery. Risk factors for rerupture included chronicity and initial complete injury. The optimal threshold for chronicity of PHAI lesions, based on rerupture rate, was marked by an injury-surgery delay of >32 days.

Impact of Lateral Extra-Articular Procedure Augmentation on Rerupture Risk and Tegner Activity Scale Outcomes in Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Matched Comparative Study With a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.

BACKGROUND: Despite the well-established role of lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAPs) in reducing failure rates after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) in the adult population, similar in-depth research for the adolescent and pediatric population remains lacking. PURPOSE: To examine the effect of the LEAP augmentation on the rerupture rate after ACLR in patients aged <18 years. STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from October 2012 to June 2020, involving adolescents <18 years old undergoing primary ACLR with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Two groups, matched for age, sex, Tegner activity scale, and presence of meniscal injury, were established: ACLR alone and ACLR+LEAP augmentation. The primary outcome measure was the rate of rerupture after ACLR. The secondary outcome measures were the rate of non-graft rupture related reoperation after ACLR; rate of return to sport (RTS) rate, timing, and level compared with preinjury status; and functional scores including the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) (Pain, Symptoms, Activities of Daily Living, Sport and Recreation, and Quality of Life), Tegner activity scale score, ACL Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) score, and Lysholm score. RESULTS: After accounting for follow-up losses, we analyzed 132 patients who underwent ACLR alone and 121 patients who underwent ACLR+LEAP from the initial 147 per group. The mean age of the patients in both groups was 16.1 years (SD, 1.1 and 1.0 years, respectively), with similar patient and injury characteristics across both groups (P > .05). Both groups also showed comparable preoperative functional scores. A significantly lower preoperative ACL-RSI score was observed in the ACLR-alone group compared with the ACLR+LEAP group (P = .0044). Graft rupture was significantly less common in the ACLR+LEAP group (2.5%) than in the ACLR-alone group (13.6%) (P = .002). The attributable risk reduction for ACLR+LEAP was 11.1%, and the calculated number needed to treat was 9. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed significantly better rerupture-free survival at 5 years for the ACLR+LEAP group (P = .001). Cox regression confirmed a 6-fold increased rerupture risk in the ACLR-alone group (P = .004). At the final follow-up, despite similar IKDC, KOOS, Lysholm, and ACL-RSI values across both groups, the ACLR+LEAP group had a significantly higher Tegner score (7.2 vs 6.3; P = .0042). No significant differences were observed in RTS rates or sport level compared with preinjury states between the groups. CONCLUSION: ACLR+LEAP augmentation significantly reduced rerupture risk and facilitated higher postoperative activity levels in adolescents. REGISTRATION: NCT02511158 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).

Predictors of Early Return to Sport After Surgical Repair of Proximal Hamstring Complex Injuries in Professional Athletes: A Prospective Study.

BACKGROUND: Proximal hamstring complex injury (PHCI) is a common injury among professional athletes, particularly those participating in pivot contact sports. Previous studies have suggested that surgery can be effective in restoring function and allowing athletes to return to sport (RTS), but the factors influencing successful RTS have been less clear. PURPOSE: To assess RTS capabilities after surgical treatment of PHCI in professional athletes and to identify favorable predictors of RTS. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: This study (2002-2022) was conducted on professional athletes who underwent surgical treatment for PHCI at a sports surgery center. The primary outcome of the study was the RTS capability, evaluated based on the rate of athletes' return to their preinjury level of competition, time delay to RTS, and quality of RTS as measured using their level of performance and progression of scores on activity scales such as the Tegner Activity Scale (TAS) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), scale. "Maintained performance" was defined as athletes returning to the same preinjury activity level (per the TAS and UCLA scale) and perceiving themselves to have maintained their performance. Secondary outcomes covered the potential RTS predictors and complication rate. The study distinguished 2 types of PHCI: proximal hamstring tendon avulsion injury (proximal rupture with empty footprint, or having a "positive dropped ice cream sign") and complete proximal hamstring free tendon rupture (PHTR; proximal rupture without empty footprint, or having a "negative dropped ice cream sign"). RESULTS: The study examined 64 professional athletes (mean age, 27.3 years; 82.8% male) undergoing surgery for PHCI. The RTS rate was 98.4%, with 78.1% of the athletes returning to their preinjury level of competition at 6.2 months (SD, 2.5 months). Twelve (19%) patients had returned to sport at an inferior level of competition, and 2 (3.1%) were unable to continue in their preinjury sport. Subgroup analysis revealed variation in RTS based on sport type, with the highest rate of return to preinjury performance found in athletes in handball and sports with splits (fencing, squash, and escalade; 100%) and soccer (95.2%). In the univariate analysis, male sex (hazard ratio [HR], 4.05; 95% CI, 1.45-11.3; P = .008), higher preinjury TAS score (HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.06-1.52; P = .011), injury involving the semimembranosus (HR, 4.84; 95% CI, 2.31-10.2; P < .001) or conjoint tendon (HR, 3.12; 95% CI, 1.55-6.25; P = .001), and PHTR (HR, 7.77; 95% CI, 3.54-17.0; P < .001) were significantly associated with a better postoperative level of competition. Multivariate analysis identified 3 favorable predictors of RTS with HRs of 2.91 (95% CI, 1.01-8.35; P = .047) for male sex, 3.86 (95% CI, 1.78-8.37; P < .001) for isolated semimembranosus injury, and 5.18 (95% CI, 2.24-12.0; P < .001) for PHTR. The complication rate was 4.7%. CONCLUSION: Favorable predictors of early RTS were male sex, isolated semimembranosus injury, and PHTR injuries. REGISTRATION: NCT02906865 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).

Sustainability studies in orthopaedic surgery: The carbon footprint of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction depends on graft choice.

PURPOSE: Environmental sustainability in medicine is a growing concern. Determining the carbon footprint of medical procedures may aid in selecting a less impactful technique moving forward. The purpose of this study was to understand the environmental impact of different anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques, for which there is no consensus in terms of optimal graft. METHODS: A life cycle analysis of different anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques was performed. These included quadrupled semitendinosus graft, bone-patellar tendon-bone graft, iliotibial band augmented with gracilis graft, doubled semitendinosus and doubled gracilis graft, and quadriceps tendon graft. All procedures were systematically paired with a lateral extra-articular procedure. The study was conducted in a specialised centre using surgeon preference cards, with the help of a dedicated organisation for calculation according to the ISO 14044 standard. The primary outcome measure was the carbon footprint of each of the five techniques. Secondary outcomes included other environmental impact indicators, including human carcinogenic toxicity and mineral resource scarcity, among others, based on the ReCiPe 2016 midpoint guideline. The analysis had three scopes, each encompassing varying numbers of processes: graft implantation, full procedure, and entire environmental impact, from medical prescription to patient discharge. Results were reported as percentage increases compared to the graft technique with the lowest environmental impact. RESULTS: It was demonstrated that the surgical procedure itself accounted for <40% of the life cycle, with arthroscopy being 88% of surgery's GHG emissions, and scrubbing and draping contributing 39% to the carbon footprint. The iliotibial band augmented with gracilis tendon technique had the lowest carbon footprint (0.199 Kg Co2 eq), and the least impact in most categories at all scopes of the life cycle analysis. Using this technique as a reference, in terms of graft implantation, it was determined that extensor mechanism grafts had the highest carbon footprint (300% higher than the reference). Greater scopes showed a similar trend, with percentage differences decreasing significantly, reaching 1-3% when considering the entire environmental impact for most categories. Nevertheless, among the aforementioned factors of the ReCiPe 2016 guidelines, the semitendinosus graft paried with a lateral extra-articular procedure displayed greater difference in human carcinogenic toxicity and mineral resource scarcity (6% and 10% respectively) compared to the reference. The individual processes with the highest impact were also highlighted. CONCLUSIONS: In the institution where the study was conducted, the studied iliotibial band graft option was found to have the lowest environmental impact. Such analyses of standardised procedures can be replicated in individual institutions in order to determine their environmental impact. Identification of procedures with comparable results and differing environmental consequences may influence the future decision-making process. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II, prospective cohort study.

Management of periprosthetic femoral fractures following total knee arthroplasties using locking plates or intramedullary nailing. Comparative study of 567 cases.

INTRODUCTION: Proximal femur fractures in elderly patients pose a common problem that requires surgical management. The main objective of this study was to compare the results of treatment by locked plate (LP) and by anterograde (AIN) or retrograde (RIN) intramedullary nailing. The secondary objective was to analyze the complications related to each group. The hypothesis of this study was that the radiological and clinical results of each group were comparable. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The data of 438 patients from 8 centers were studied retrospectively with 365 LP and 69 cases of intramedullary nailing (49 AIN and 20 RIN). The groups were comparable in terms of mean age (75±2years), mean preoperative Parker score (5.3±0.5) and mean KOOS score (74±2). Most patients lived at home before their fracture [n=375 (86%)]. At follow-up, the joint range of motion, the KOOS and Parker scores, living premises, the time required to regain full weight-bearing, the time required for consolidation as well as the reduction alignment: frontal, sagittal, horizontal. RESULTS: The average follow-up was: 79±2weeks (65 to 82). The functional and radiological results were comparable, although nailing allowed a faster return to weight-bearing (1±2weeks for nailing versus 7±2weeks for LP, p=0.048) and a better postoperative Parker score (5.5±0.5 for nailing versus 4.7±0.2 for LP, p=0.045). Rotational malalignment in femoral nailing was often in the direction of internal rotation, compared to the LP (p=0.045). Complications were comparable with the exception of mortality, which was more frequent for LP [22.5% in the LP group versus 13% in the nailing group (p=0.045)]. Complications were categorized as: mechanical complications 6.8% of LP, 5.7% of nailing (p>0.05), infections [11% of LP, 5.8% of nailing (p>0.05)], surgical revisions [2% of LP, 10% of nailing (p>0.05)]. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The hypothesis was refuted. These results show that nailing conferred a faster recovery of weight-bearing, a better Parker score, and is associated with a lower mortality rate. The morbidity rate is comparable between the two techniques. Indeed, when the indication for osteosynthesis by LP or by nailing is made, and both choices are technically justifiable, it would be prudent to favor the technique, which carries the least risk, which in this case is nailing. This conclusion must, however, be taken in to consideration with regard to the reduced number of nailing. A larger series of nailing, particularly retrograde, would be necessary to be able to confirm this last difference between the 2 groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV; comparative retrospective study.

The comparative efficacy of nerve transfer versus tendon transfer in the management of radial palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is no clear census as to which operative technique provides better recovery for radial nerve injuries. Therefore, in this systematic review, we examined the functional recovery, patient-reported outcomes, and complications of tendon transfer (TT) and nerve transfer (NT). Methods: Five electronic databases were searched for studies (>10 cases per study) comparing NT and TT regardless of the study design (observational or experimental). Manual search was also conducted. The quality was assessed by the NIH tool. Outcomes included functional recovery, patient-reported outcomes (DASH score, satisfaction, and inability to return to work), and complications. The prevalence was pooled across studies using STATA software, and then, a subgroup analysis based on the intervention type. Results: Twenty-one studies (542 patients) were analyzed. Excellent recovery, assessed by the Bincaz scale, was higher in the TT group (29 % vs. 11 %) as well as failure to extend the fingers (49 % vs. 9 %). No significant difference was noted between both groups regarding DASH score (mean difference = -2.76; 95 % CI: -12.66: 6.93). Satisfaction was great in the TT group (89 %) with a limited proportion of patients unable to return to work (7 %). Complications were slightly higher in the TT group (8 % vs. 7 %) while 18 % of patients undergoing TT requiring revision surgery. Radial deviation was encountered in 18 % of patients in the TT group and 0 % in the NT group. The quality was good, fair, and poor in 2, 13, and 6, respectively. Conclusions: In radial nerve injuries, although tendon transfer may seem to provide better functional motor recovery than nerve transfer, it is associated with a higher rate of failure to extend the finger. Given the large confidence interval, the accuracy of this finding is questioned. However, a great proportion of those patients require revision surgery afterward. Additionally, tendon transfer is associated with a greater complication rate than nerve transfer, particularly radial deviation.

Customized-individually-made origin® implants in total knee arthroplasty allow a reliable solution for accurate reproduction of planned implant positioning.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of a patient-specific, customized individually made (CIM) total knee replacement (TKR) using the ORIGIN® prosthesis. METHODS: This was a prospective study conducted at a University Hospital from January 15, 2019, to April 30, 2021. The study included patients planned for an ORIGIN® CIM TKR procedure. Exclusion criteria included revision surgery, severe deformity, stiffness, or laxity. Evaluations were carried out using computed tomography scans performed 8 weeks preoperatively and 6 weeks postoperatively. The primary outcome measurements were the preoperative, planned, and postoperative CT scan alignment measurements including the Hip-Knee-Ankle (HKA) angle, mechanical Medial Distal Femoral articular surface Angle (mMDFA, distal alpha angle), Posterior Distal femoral articular surface angle (PDFA, posterior alpha angle), mechanical Medial Proximal Tibial articular surface Angle (mMPTA, beta angle) and posterior proximal tibial angle (PPTA). Secondary outcomes included the accuracy of implant positioning with percentage of outliers at 2° and 3° RESULTS: The study encompassed 51 knees from 50 patients with mean age of 68.1 (SD = 8.89). The overall HKA angle deviated by -0.93° [95% CI: -1.45; -0.43], and the PDFA angle by -0.61° [95% CI: -1.07; -0.15], while the mMPTA exceeded planned values by 1.00° [95% CI: 0.57; 1.43]. The 3° outliers rate ranged from 3.9% for the mMPTA to 7.8% for the HKA alignment, with no outliers in mMDFA and PPTA. Similarly, the 2° outliers rate ranged from 15.7% for both the PDFA angle and mMPTA to 19.6% for the HKA alignment. The Bland-Altman plots further emphasized the precision of planned and post-operative angles across all measurements. CONCLUSION: The CIM TKR showed high accuracy and reproducibility, closely matching preoperative planning. The weakest accuracy at 3°-outliers is in the reproduction of the HKA alignment at 92.2% (range for all angle: 92.2-100%). Similarly, the weakest accuracy at 2°-outliers is in the reproduction of the HKA alignment at 80.4% (range for all angles: 80.4-92.2%).

Dynamic Horizontal Instability of the Acromioclavicular Joint: A Case Report.

CASE: A 19-year-old female patient with a history of shoulder trauma 6 years ago presented with dynamic horizontal instability of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ). She was treated with open ACJ reconstruction using gracilis allograft and showed a satisfactory clinical result at 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSION: Dynamic pure horizontal instability of the ACJ is a rare entity with only 6 cases reported in the literature. Till now, all reported patients who necessitated surgical treatment failed because of residual instability and/or pain. We present the seventh case of this type with a successful clinical outcome.

Chronic Rupture of Pectoralis Major Muscle Repair: A Surgical Case Report.

Introduction: Pectoralis major injury is a rare injury. Its incidence increases with sports related activities. Early diagnosis is essential to obtain a satisfactory functional outcome. We present in this paper a case of 39-year-old male patient presenting with missed chronic the right pectoralis major muscle injury treated with anatomic surgical reinsertion of the muscle tendon to the humerus. Case Report: A 39-year-old male bodybuilder patient felt a snap in his right dominant shoulder while performing bench press. Diagnosis was missed by two physicians and right shoulder MRI confirmed the diagnosis of pectoralis major muscle injury. Reinsertion of the PM muscle tendon using suture anchor was done through deltopectoral approach. Shoulder immobilization for 1 month followed by passive and active range of motion exercises results in satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcome. Conclusion: PM muscle rupture affects mainly young male weightlifters. Loss of the anterior axillary fold is pathognomonic for PM injury. Magnetic resonance imaging of the chest wall is the gold standard examination for the diagnosis. Acute surgical repair (<6 weeks) is recommended to obtain good or excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes. Reconstruction showed lower strength and patient satisfaction; however, results were still significantly better than non-operative treatment reserved for patients with partial tears, muscle belly irreparable damage, and elderly patients with medical comorbidities whom operative treatment is not indicated.

Septic Metallosis after Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Introduction: Metallosis following prosthetic hip and knee replacement is a well-known complication. However, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) metallosis is rare. In this paper, we report a case of septic metallosis after unicompartmental knee replacement and we review the literature for the available treatment options. Case Report: A 83-year-old female patient presented with left periprosthetic knee infection on the top of unicompartmental knee prosthesis three months after septic endocarditis that was treated with anti-biotherapy. Surgical exploration showed severe infected metallosis due to chronic polyethylene wear reaction; hence, management consisted of total synovectomy and debridement of all metallic debris and two stage revision. Conclusion: Metallosis is a well-known complication after prosthetic hip and knee replacements. However, in UKA, it remains a rare complication where only few cases were reported in the literature.

Intraneural Lipoma: A Rare Cause of Median Nerve Compression.

Intraneural lipomatous tumors are rare lesions that mostly affect the upper extremities. These slowly growing tumors can have a serious neurological and functional impact when they reach a significantly large size. We report herein a case of a 53-year-old female who presented with a large median nerve intraneural lipomatous tumor causing compression-related signs. She was treated with monoblock excision of the tumor that was completely residing between the median nerve fibers. At her last follow-up, no median nerve deficits were recorded, and the patient went to full resolution.

Dynamic intermittent compression cryotherapy with intravenous nefopam results in faster pain recovery than static compression cryotherapy with oral nefopam: post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of dynamic intermittent compression cryotherapy (DICC) (CryoNov®) with an intravenous nefopam-based pain management protocol (DCIVNPP) in reducing post-operative pain following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) compared to static compression cryotherapy (SCC) (Igloo®) and oral Nefopam. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data including 676 patients who underwent primary ACLR in 2022. Patients were either in the DCIVNPP group or in the SCC (control group), and were matched for age, sex, and Lysholm and Tegner scores (338 per arm). The primary outcome was pain on the visual analogue scale (VAS), analyzed in relation to the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) thresholds for VAS. The secondary outcome was side effects. RESULTS: Postoperative pain in the DCIVNPP group was less severe on the VAS than in the control group (p < 0.05). The maximum difference in the VAS between groups was 0.57, which is less than the MCID threshold for VAS. The DCIVNPP group crossed the PASS threshold for VAS on Day 3, sooner than the control group. The side effect profiles were similar in both groups except for higher rates of dizziness and malaise in the DCIVNPP group, and higher rates of abdominal pain in the control group. Most of the side effects decreased over time in both groups, with no significant side effects after Day 3. CONCLUSION: DCIVNPP effectively allows for faster pain recovery than in the control group. The difference in side effects between the protocols may be due to mode of administration of nefopam. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

Cannabis-Induced Acute Encephalopathy in a 94-Year-Old Woman Due to Family Administration of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products: A Case Report.

In the United States, cannabis use is rising, including among older adults, as is unintentional ingestion. We describe the case of a 94-year-old woman admitted with altered mental status, diarrhea, and hallucinations. She lived with her family, who had noticed recent confusion with weakness, poor oral intake, and loose bowel movements. In the emergency room, her vital signs revealed mild tachycardia and hypotension. She was lethargic, disoriented, confused, and anxious but could answer simple questions. The attending hospitalist administered the Mini-Cog dementia screening and found that the patient was oriented to herself only and was unable to perform word recall tests or complete a clock drawing. The rest of her physical exam was within normal limits for her age. Despite a workup including urine culture, chest X-ray, and computed tomography scan of her head, no organic source for her mental change was found. After five days of admission, a close relative confessed that they had given the patient cannabis oil (marketed as "pure CBD," i.e., cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive cannabis derivative widely touted as a remedy for pain, anxiety, and anorexia) in the form of edible brownies to help her with her persistent back pain and poor appetite. We performed a urine drug screen for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, which verified cannabis use, as well as exposure to THC. The patient recovered to baseline with supportive care. Currently, there is no governing body or framework for the regulation of cannabis products in the United States. Nonprescription CBD products are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not tested for safety, efficacy, or quality. Some producers voluntarily conduct such testing, but there is no regulatory oversight, and consumers may be unaware of the need for testing and/or which testing bodies are credible. Given the rapidly increasing proportion of older adults who are cannabis users, physicians should inquire about outpatient use of cannabis in general and CBD in particular during discussions with patients, even the most elderly.

Isolated Trapeziometacarpal Joint Dislocation With Five Years of Follow-up: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Isolated trapezio-metacarpal joint dislocation is a rare injury. Despite being simple to reduce, there is not yet a consensus regarding how to secure the reduction, the type of immobilization, and the postoperative protocol. Herein, we present a rare case of pure trapezio-metacarpal joint dislocation without any associated fractures that was treated with closed reduction and intermetacarpal fixation, six weeks of immobilization, and an early rehabilitation protocol.

Valid and Invalid Indications for Osteopathic Interventions: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Practices and French Healthcare Society Recommendations.

The main aim of this study was to determine the level of evidence in the literature for the main indications of osteopathy as recommended by the French osteopathy societies. This systematic review followed the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and evaluated articles published between January 2012 and January 2022 with one modification: when level one evidence studies were available, level two to five studies were excluded. Sources included PubMed, the Cochrane library, the French National Health Authority (HAS) and its affiliates. Inclusion criteria were level one published studies on the indications for osteopathic treatment in French and English, and level two to three studies when no level one studies were available. The level of evidence assessment was based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) Levels of Evidence classification. The primary outcome was the level of evidence in the literature supporting osteopathic practices. The secondary outcome was to assess French professional osteopathy recommendations and French HAS guidelines in relation to the scientific literature. A total of 51 articles and nine recommendations from the HAS and its affiliates met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review. Analysis of the studies revealed 41 osteopathic indications from French osteopathy societies for musculoskeletal, neurosensory, psychological, pediatric, gynecological, digestive, and pulmonary disorders. High-level scientific evidence supported the use of osteopathy for low back pain, sciatica, cervical radiculopathy, and ankle sprain. There was moderate evidence for tension headache, temporomandibular joint disorder, endometriosis, and low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women. HAS recommended five indications, while nine indications were supported in the scientific literature. Osteopathy has been shown to have evidence-based benefits for a range of conditions, in particular for musculoskeletal and neurosensory disorders.

Acute Osteochondral Fracture of the Metatarsal Head: A Report of Two Cases and Review Of Literature.

Traumatic osteochondral fractures of metatarsal heads are rare injuries and are scarcely reported in the literature. Their classification and modalities of treatment remain unclear. Herein, we report two cases of traumatic fractures of the articular surfaces of the metatarsal heads in two young patients in which two different modalities of surgical treatment were used to achieve anatomic reduction and congruity of the metatarsophalangeal joints. The postoperative period was uneventful, and good functional and radiological outcomes were achieved in both patients. In this report, we review the literature for similar cases and discuss the available treatment options and their associated complications.

Floating-Variant Medial Elbow Dislocation: A New Classification System.

Floating-variant elbow dislocation is a newly updated term used to describe several associations of fractures around the elbow and elbow dislocation that are still not adequately classified due to their rarity. Being extremely rare, only a handful of case reports are found in the literature describing this condition. Most of these papers described cases associated with the posterior or posterolateral direction of elbow dislocation, wherein each author has treated the fracture differently. The decision of surgical treatment, the order of fixation, the material used, and the need for ligamentous repair are all questions that are yet to be answered. We present herein a unique new variant of floating medial elbow dislocation in a 13-year-old female that was successfully treated by closed reduction of the elbow, open reduction of the distal humerus fracture, and orthopedic treatment of the radial shaft fracture.

Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis of Intraarticular Calcaneus Fracture Augmented by Femoral Head Allograft: A Retrospective Study.

AIM: The aim of this retrospective study is to report the results of minimally invasive osteosynthesis when used for the treatment of intraarticular calcaneus fracture. This old technique is regaining popularity recently with the multiple advances added by different institutes when it is used in the management of intraarticular calcaneus fracture. METHODS: Twenty-four patients who suffered from intraarticular calcaneus fractures between 2014 and 2019 were included. Twelve of them had Sanders II fractures (group A) and 12 had Sanders III + IV fractures (group B). The mean follow-up duration was 37.5 months. The mean age at presentation was 54.23 ± 12.48 years. The skin condition at presentation was poor (blood-filled blisters) in 25% of patients equally distributed between the two groups. The mean time to surgery was 5.6 days where patients with poor skin conditions were treated lately. The technique involved percutaneous ascending proximal-to-distal pinning of the calcaneus after reduction using a 2 cm mini-incision below the lateral malleolus and augmenting the fixation with femoral head cancellous allograft. The primary outcomes variables analyzed in this study are post-operative Bohler angle, post-operative Gissane angle, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle/hindfoot score at long-term follow-up (Excellent>95, Good 75-94, Fair 51-74, poor 0-50), and the delta angle benefit score. The secondary outcomes included post-operative complications such as infection and osteoarthritis. RESULTS: The radiological results showed significant improvement of Bohler angle from 6.09° ± 21.6 pre-operatively, to 31.79° ± 14.1 postoperatively with a p-value <0.001. An adequate reduction was achieved in 54.16% to 70.8% of patients. There is a trend to normalization of overcorrected fracture especially Sanders II with a mean reduction of 12,71° ± 11,88 at one year post-operatively (p=0.05). AOFAS score at the last follow-up shows 20.83% poor results (AOFAS<50), 50% fair results (AOFAS between 51-74), 16.67% good results (AOFAS 75-94), and 12.5% excellent results (AOFAS>95. The satisfaction rate was 83.3% (45.8% partially satisfied, and 37.5% fully satisfied). The incidence of superficial infection (wound inflammation and pin tract infection) was more prevalent in higher group B (40%) compared to group A (0%) with p=0.014. Other complications including osteoarthritis and varus deformity were found in 95.8% and 58.3% of patients respectively at three-year follow-up. CONCLUSION: The combination of minimally invasive osteosynthesis and femoral head allograft for the treatment of intraarticular calcaneus fractures seems to give fair to good functional results. Radiological data demonstrated that when the Bohler angle is over-reduced >40°, there was a tendency to autocorrection over time. This may be due to progressive depression of the angle over time as weight bearing is authorized; however, this must be analyzed carefully due to the low number of patients who were overreduced (seven patients). Our study demonstrates that this technique has a low early complication rate (especially low infection and soft tissue problems) but carries high long-term complications such as osteoarthritis and hindfoot varus.