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A Aroojis

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PubMed2000

Anthropometric measurements to design total knee prostheses for the Indian population.

An anthropometric computed tomography scan study was undertaken to design femoral components in 86 knees (47 osteoarthritic Indians-21 men, 26 women) who matched standards suggested by the Indian Council of Medical Research, 1990. Patients were classified into 3 random groups based on anteroposterior diameter (<55 mm, 55-59 mm, >59 mm). Most Indian men (86.8%) could have the femoral component satisfactorily replaced by available designs. A statistically significant number of women (60.4%, P < .001) had femoral anteroposterior diameters smaller than the smallest available (55 mm) femoral component. Splaying in mediolateral dimension (> 10 mm) in a given anteroposterior size was noted in all 3 groups. This pilot study representative of the Indian population can be used to manufacture prosthetic inventories suitable for most of the Asian-Pacific population having smaller anthropometric measurements than Western populations.

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Irreducible lateral dislocation of the elbow.

A rare case of an irreducible post-traumatic lateral dislocation of elbow is presented. The mechanism of injury was fall on a flexed elbow with trauma on its medial aspect resulting in pronation of the forearm. At open reduction, the brachialis muscle was in the form of a tight band which prevented reduction. The ulnar nerve was entrapped in the joint.

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Rotation fasciocutaneous flap for neglected clubfoot: a new technique.

Skin necrosis and wound problems complicate surgical release of severe neglected clubfoot. This is primarily the result of excessive tension on the skin edges and a poor understanding of the abnormal vascular anatomy in clubfoot. We report a technique of primary skin closure by using a local-rotation fasciocutaneous flap. Posteromedial skin incision is taken. Posterior tibial artery perforators supplying the medial flap and saphenous vein are preserved. After soft-tissue release and correction of deformity, a defect appears in the posteromedial part of wound. Horizontal backcut is taken at proximal part of the incision and entire medial fasciocutaneous flap is rotated inferiorly to cover the defect. Triangular defect appearing proximally is sutured primarily or covered with skin graft. Primary uncomplicated wound healing was achieved within 2 weeks in all 20 rigid and neglected clubfeet (1-7 years) operated on with this technique. This flap is scientifically logical, technically easy, and ensures primary wound healing.

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Rotation fasciocutaneous flap for neglected club feet--a new technique.

Skin necrosis and wound problems complicate surgical release of severe neglected clubfoot. This is primarily due to excessive tension on the skin edges and a poor understanding of abnormal vascular anatomy in clubfoot. We report a technique of primary skin closure using a local rotation fasciocutaneous flap using the conventional posteromedial skin incision (Turco). Primary uncomplicated wound healing was achieved within 2 weeks in all 16 rigid and neglected clubfeet (1-7 years) operated by this technique. This flap is scientifically logical, technically easy and ensures primary wound healing.

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Talectomy in arthrogryposis: analysis of results.

Talectomy is recommended as a primary or salvage procedure for management of rigid or recurrent equinovarus deformity in arthrogryposis. Twenty-one feet (11 children) that had undergone talectomy were reviewed at a mean follow-up of 11.1 years (range, 2-24). Fourteen (73.7%) feet were satisfactory at final review, whereas five (26.3%) had an unsatisfactory result. Attention to technical details and accurate positioning of calcaneus in the ankle mortise are the two important prerequisites to guarantee a satisfactory long-term result. Fusion of the tibiocalcaneal articulation in optimal position, either spontaneous or induced, is a favorable sign, as it ensures lasting correction of the deformity. The role of a tight and fibrotic tibialis anterior in causing recurrence of severe forefoot adduction and supination is discussed.

Arthrogryposis↗