Management of the complex non union of tibia is a challenging task due to infection, bony gap, deformity, poor bone quality and poor soft tissue cover at fracture site. The limb reconstruction system (LRS) or Rail fixator has emerged as a viable option for the treatment of the same as it can address most of all above problems. It is more patient friendly and easier to apply in comparison to Ilizarov ring fixator.

Twenty two patients (17 males and 5 females) with complex non union of tibia underwent thorough debridement and resection of non viable bone followed by bone transport to fill the gap and then lengthening (8 patients) or acute docking & lengthening (14 patients) by the use of rail fixator. The average time to union, bone gap filled, lengthening achieved, treatment index were measured. The bone and functional outcome assessment was done by ASAMI score. The complications were classified according to Paley’s classification.

Union without residual infection was achieved in 20 (90.1%) patients while 2 patients had failure. As per ASAMI criteria bone results were excellent in 12 (54.5%), good in 5 (22.7%), fair in 3 (13.6%) and poor in 2 (9.1%). Functional results were excellent in 11 (50%), good in 5 (22.72%), fair in 4 (18.18%) and failure in 2 (9%). Mean treatment duration was 8.2 months (range 7-19 months). Mean follow up duration was 11.3 months (range – 8.3 to 22 months). Average lengthening achieved was 4cm (0-9cm). Treatment index was 2.1month/cm.

The monolateral rail fixator is simple, effective, easier to apply and more patient compliant with acceptable functional and radiological outcome.

The monolateral rail fixator is simple, effective, easier to apply and more patient compliant with acceptable functional and radiological outcome.

Depression is characterized by a persistent state of low mood and aversion to activity affecting a person’s thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being. It has been reported in Orthopaedic trauma patients. Depression is likely to interfere in an individual’s ability to sustain a long duration rehabilitation programme leading to poor function and delayed return to a productive lifestyle. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and identify factors associated with depression in indoor Orthopaedic trauma patients.

This prospective cohort study was conducted on 190 adult Orthopaedic trauma patients enrolled on a randomly selected day of a week subject to written informed consent. Patients with conditions that may preclude assessment of the mental status were excluded from the study. Age, sex, duration since injury, Injury Severity Score (ISS), type of surgery, marital status, insurance coverage, level of education, socioeconomic status, familial support, substance abuse. Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) score and pain score (visual analogue scale) were recorded as soon as the patient was stabilized. Bivariate analyses and Logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with a HADS score of ≥8.

Mean age was 33.8 years. selleckchem One hundred fifty-one (79.47%) patients were males and thirty-nine patients were females (21.53%). A HADS score ≥8 was present in 42.63% enrolled cases. On logistic regression a higher pain score, nuclear family, and female sex were found to be significantly associated with HADS ≥8.

Depression is common in indoor Orthopaedic trauma patients. HADS may be used to screen patients for depression and refer patients to a psychiatrist for a definitive diagnosis and management.

Depression is common in indoor Orthopaedic trauma patients. HADS may be used to screen patients for depression and refer patients to a psychiatrist for a definitive diagnosis and management.

Use of uncemented femoral stems for treating displaced intra capsular hip fractures in elderly is increasing worldwide. The aim of our study is to evaluate morbidity and mortality of treatment with a modular fully hydroxyapatite-coated collared femoral stem.

259 consecutive patients were included in the study. Patients were followed up for12 months. Outcomes were perioperative mortality, perioperative fractures, 30, 120 and 365-day mortality, revision surgery within 30 days and twelve months, length of stay, discharge destination and mobility.

Mean age was 85.4 years. 71.8% were female. 63.3% of patients were ASA grade III and IV. 87.6% of patients were operated within 36h of attendance to hospital. The mortality rate at 30, 120, and 365 days was 8.2%, 15%, and 18.4% respectively with no peri-operative mortality. 0.8% of the patients sustained a peri-operative fracture below the lesser trochanter. Infection and dislocation were 1.1% and 1.5% respectively. 3.4% of the patient underwent further surgery within thirty days but no further surgery in next twelve months. Mean inpatient acute length of stay was 16.8 days, 41.5% of the patients returned to their own or sheltered accomodation within thirty days. 68% of the patients were mobile outdoors prior to the fracture that dropped to 25% at one year after surgery.

Our study demonstrates that treatment of displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures in elderly with a full hydroxyapatite coated collared stem has satisfactory outcomes, no perioperative mortality, low one-year mortality and low revision hence a dependable option.

Our study demonstrates that treatment of displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures in elderly with a full hydroxyapatite coated collared stem has satisfactory outcomes, no perioperative mortality, low one-year mortality and low revision hence a dependable option.

Sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis is rare with non-specific signs and symptoms thus making correct clinical diagnosis difficult. Delay in diagnosis results in destruction of osteo-ligamentous structures, spread of abscess to deeper planes as well as bursting through skin resulting in joint instability and scar formation.

All the cases of sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis presented to the orthopaedic outdoor between 2004 and 2017 were evaluated clinico-radiologically along with cyto-histopathological and/or microbiological tests to ascertain the diagnosis before initiation of treatment.

There were 11 males and 5 females patients aged 11-65 years (mean, 35 years). Aspiration or curettage of the swelling was performed, and the diagnosis was confirmed in 12 cases by cytology, AFB stain, TB polymerase chain reaction, culture or a combination of these. In 4 patients, anti-tubercular treatment was initiated on clinical suspicion.

Diagnosing sternoclavicular tuberculosis requires multimodal approach. A strong clinical suspicion is required as the presentation is often atypical.