abstract：BACKGROUND:Achondroplasia (ACH) is the most frequent form of short-limbed dwarfism, caused by mutations in the FGFR3 gene. It follows an autosomal dominant inheritance, though most cases are sporadic. The molecular techniques are the only available methods to confirm the diagnosis of a skeletal dysplasia. Clinical and ...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Nahar R,Saxena R,Kohli S,Puri R,Verma IC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open fractures of olecranon are not a rare occurrence in patients with road traffic accidents particularly motor bike riders who don't use elbow guards. Definitive treatment has to be delayed in many till the wound heals. The present study was conducted to evaluate the results of open fractures of olecranon ...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Kundu ZS,Kamboj P,Sangwan S,Siwach R,Singh R,Walecha P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Described as asymptomatic and an incidental finding on a plain x-ray film, the "pelvic digit" is a rare congenital anomaly. A 35-year-old man is of a rare symptomatic pelvic digit that warranted surgical excision. Its importance lies in its differentiation from acquired abnormalities due to trauma such as myositis oss...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Pandey V,Thakur AS,Acharya KK,Rao PS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Locked plating has become popular and has clear biomechanical advantages when compared with conventional plating. When combined with minimally invasive surgical techniques, locked plating may cause substantially less iatrogenic tissue damage when compared with conventional plating. These characteristics may ...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Stannard JP,Finkemeier CG,Lee J,Kregor PJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoachondroplasia is a rare rhizomelic short-limbed skeletal dysplasia. Its inheritance is varied; autosomal dominant pattern and germline or somatic mutations can occur. Children at 2-3 years of age present with short height, gait disturbances, or limb deformities. Characteristic skeletal changes include shortenin...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Tandon A,Bhargava SK,Goel S,Bhatt S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anthropometric study of the hip joint has important clinical implications and is largely unknown for the northeastern region of India. The purpose of this study is to determine the anatomic variation of the normal hip joint among the people of the northeastern region and to statistically compare them with th...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Saikia KC,Bhuyan SK,Rongphar R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limb lengthening using Ilizarov external fixation is safe, but the consolidation phase tends to take too long. A method that can safely reduce the time spent in external fixation would help increase patient tolerance and comfort. We report our results of lengthening over nails (LON) method in which an interl...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Chaudhary M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several checklists have been developed in an effort to help journals and researchers improve the quality of reporting in research. The CONSORT statement and the CLEAR NPT evaluate randomized trials. The MOOSE and QUOROM checklists evaluate meta-analyses. The STROBE checklists assists readers in evaluating observationa...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Mundi R,Chaudhry H,Singh I,Bhandari M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pertrochanteric fractures which involve trochanteric fractures with varying fracture geometry pose a significant challenge to the treating orthopedic surgeon. The aim of this study is to evaluate the management of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur using gamma nail [Asia pacific (AP)]. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Sharma V,Babhulkar S,Babhulkar S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital talipes equinovarus is the commonest congenital anomaly with an incidence of one to two per 1000 live births. Over the centuries it has been treated by various modalities, but the dilemma facing the surgeon has been a strong tendency to relapse. With the use of the Ponseti technique, the number of patients ...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Anand A,Sala DA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripheral nerve involvement results in deformities in leprosy. High doses (40-60 mg) of steroids along with anti-leprosy drugs is the preferred treatment, even though 70-75% cases still develop deformity. Early surgical decompression of nerves gives better chances of preventing deformity. We have analyzed t...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Husain S,Mishra B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidemiological data of a given population on spinal trauma in India is lacking. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the profile of patients with thoracolumbar fractures in a tertiary care hospital in an urban setup. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Four hundred forty patients with thoracolumbar spinal in...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Upendra B,Mahesh B,Sharma L,Khandwal P,Ahmed A,Chowdhury B,Jayaswal A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy continues regarding the best treatment for compression and burst fractures. The axial distraction reduction utilizing the technique employing the long straight rod or curved short rod without derotation to reduce fracture are practised together with short segment posterolateral fusion (PLF). Effe...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Moon MS,Choi WT,Sun DH,Chae JW,Ryu JS,Chang H,Lin JF

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of sacral perineural cyst presenting with complaints of low back pain with neurological claudication. The patient was treated by laminectomy and excision of the cyst. Tarlov cysts (sacral perineural cysts) are nerve root cysts found most commonly in the sacral roots, arising between the covering lay...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Prashad B,Jain AK,Dhammi IK

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The tricortical bone graft from the iliac crest are used to reconstruct the post corpectomy spinal defects. The donor iliac area defect is large and may give rise to pain at donor site, instability of pelvis, fracture of ilium, donor site muscle herniation or abdominal content herniation. Rib removed during ...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Dave B,Modi H,Gupta A,Nanda A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shoulder arthroplasty procedures are seldom performed on an ambulatory basis. Our objective was to examine postoperative analgesia, nausea and vomiting, patient satisfaction and complications of ambulatory shoulder arthroplasty performed using interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB). MATERIALS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Shah A,Nielsen KC,Braga L,Pietrobon R,Klein SM,Steele SM

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone though one of the commonest bone tumors encountered by an orthopedic surgeon continues to intrigue treating surgeons. Usually benign, they are locally aggressive and may occasionally undergo malignant transformation. The surgeon needs to strike a balance during treatment between reducing...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Puri A,Agarwal M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multicentric giant cell tumour (GCT) is extremely rare; no case has been previously reported where two lesions occurred in the same foot at different sites. We report a case involving the calcaneus and subsequently the 3(rd) toe of the same foot and review the reported literature. In established cases of multicentrici...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Dhillon MS,Prabhudev Prasad A,Virk MS,Aggarwal S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The choice of outcome measure in orthopedic clinical research studies is paramount. The primary outcome measure for a study has several implications for the design and conduct of the study. These include: 1) sample size determination, 2) internal validity, 3) compliance and 4) cost. A thorough knowledge of outcome mea...

journal_title：Indian journal of orthopaedics

authors： Bhandari M,Petrisor B,Schemitsch E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00