Abstract: We compare the numbers of hip fractures presenting in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2012 and 2018. Between these years the age-adjusted annual incidence of hip fracture fell by 4.7% in women, but in increased by1.9% in men. This may reflect the success...
Keywords: Hip fracture; Incidence; Gender; Demographic trends
Abstract: Bilateral patellar tendon rupture is an extremely rare injury in children and adolescents. Predisposing factors include repetitive microtrauma, systemic metabolic or rheumatic diseases, and corticosteroid or fluoroquinolone usage. The coexistence...
Keywords: Adolescent, Bilateral; Osgood-Schlatter disease; Patellar tendon rupture
Abstract: Bioabsorbable screws are widely used as interference screws in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Despite many advantages, they have certain complications associated with their usage. Pretibial and/or tibial cysts formation is a rare complication seen generally...
Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament; Bioabsorbable; Ganglion cyst; Reconstruction; Screw; Tibia
Special Issue Article “Osteoarthritis”
Abstract: The complex bony structure of the wrist and associated soft tissue attachments allows a unique combination of mobility and strength, but also renders the wrist vulnerable to injury. The scaphoid is the most commonly injured carpal bone, accounting for more than 80% of carpal fractures...
Keywords: Flexor carpi-radialis; Scapho-trapezial trapezoid; Tendinopathy
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