Computed Tomography Scan Versus Saline Load Test in the Detection of Traumatic Arthrotomies of the Ankle: A Cadaveric Study.

Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity and ability of computed tomography (CT) scan for diagnosing traumatic ankle arthrotomies compared with that of the saline load test (SLT).

Methods: Eleven cadaveric ankles were included in this study. Before intervention, a CT scan was obtained to confirm the absence of intra-articular air.

A 7-year perspective on femoral neck fracture management in New York State-Do Level 1 trauma centers provide better care?

Introduction: Patients with femoral neck fractures are at a substantial risk for medical complications and all-cause mortality. Given this trend, our study aims to evaluate postoperative outcomes and the economic profile associated with femoral neck fractures managed at level-1 (L1TC) and non-level-1-trauma centers (nL1TC).

Methods: The SPARCS database was queried for all geriatric patients sustaining atraumatic femoral neck fractures within New York State between 2011 and 2017.

Computed Tomography Scan Versus Saline Load Test for Detection of Traumatic Shoulder Arthrotomy: A Cadaveric Study.

Objectives: Traumatic shoulder arthrotomy (TSA) is a rare injury that is commonly detected through saline load test (SLT). There are no studies that have studied the ability of computed tomography (CT) scan to detect a TSA. The purpose of this study is to determine the ability of CT scan to detect a TSA and compare it with the SLT.

Perioperative management of leg-length discrepancy in total hip arthroplasty: a review.

Leg-length discrepancy (LLD) presents a significant management challenge to orthopedic surgeons and remains a leading cause of patient dissatisfaction and litigation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Over or under-lengthening of the operative extremity has been shown to have inferior outcomes, such as dislocation, exacerbation of back pain and sciatica, and general dissatisfaction postoperatively. The management of LLD in the setting of THA is multifactorial, and must be taken into consideration in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative settings.

Evolving Patient Perception of Limb Length Discrepancy Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Background: Limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a known complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA), leading to decreased patient function and satisfaction. It remains unknown how a patient's perception of LLD evolves over time. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between measured and perceived LLD, and to assess whether perceived LLD resolved with time in most patients.