Publications by authors named "Jock Clarnette"
Fractures of the distal radius involving the lunate facet at the volar articular surface are unstable injuries and are usually managed operatively. Management of these fractures is challenging as our understanding of the exact fracture characteristics and associated injuries to the carpus is poor. This study aims to define the anatomy and associated injuries of lunate facet fractures using three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) scans and fracture mapping techniques.
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- Volar marginal rim distal radius fractures are linked to a higher incidence of associated carpal injuries and instability compared to other distal radius fractures.
- The study showed these fractures had more significant issues like scapholunate diastasis and carpal dislocation, leading to a higher likelihood of failure in surgical fixation.
- Even with the use of specialized volar rim plates, these fractures resulted in more complications, including persistent instability and the need for revision surgeries.
Volar ulnar corner fractures are a subset of distal radius fractures that can have disastrous complications if not appreciated, recognized, and appropriately managed. The volar ulnar corner of the distal radius is the "critical corner" between the radial calcar, distal ulna, and carpus and is responsible for maintaining stability while transferring force from the carpus. Force transmitted from the carpus to the radial diaphysis is via the radial calcar.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Intramedullary-nails (IMN) are the treatment of choice for most tibial shaft fractures due to their minimally-invasive nature and non-demanding surgical technique. However, a potential iatrogenic pitfall is intra-articular interlocking screw positioning within the proximal (PTFJ) and distal (DTFJ) tibiofibular joints that may go unrecognized.
Objective: To evaluate the incidence of intra-articular screw penetration of the PTFJ and DTFJs after interlocking of IMN for tibial fractures.
Aims: Several techniques have been utilized for the ablation of persistent (P) and long-standing persistent (LsP) atrial fibrillation (AF); however, the best approach of substrate ablation remains poorly defined. This study aims to examine the impact of ablation approach on outcomes associated with P or LsP AF ablation by conducting a meta-analysis and regression on contemporary literature.
Methods And Results: A systematic literature review was conducted up to 29 July 2015 for scientific literature reporting on outcomes associated with P or LsP AF ablation.
Background: The aim of this study was to assess whether the Harris Hip Score (HHS) and the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) were comparable in normal, healthy, pathology-free individuals of different age, gender, ethnicity, handedness and nationality. The purpose of this study was to establish normal population values for the HHS and OHS using an electronic data collection system.
Methods: 317 Australian and 310 Canadian citizens with no active hip pain, injury or pathology in the ipsilateral hip corresponding to their dominant arm, were evaluated.