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Cartilage Restoration Of The Patella Using Prochondrix® Osteochondral Allograft: A Case Report, Evan D. Boyd, Michael S. Barnum, James R. Slauterbeck

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Articular cartilage injuries are challenging to treat because of the limited healing potential of articular cartilage. Various cartilage restoration procedures have been developed to restore the protective role of articular cartilage and to delay or prevent additional damage to the articular surface. ProChondrix® Cartilage Restoration Matrix is a cryopreserved hyaline cartilage allograft with viable chondrocytes and growth factors necessary to promote its incorporation and viability. We describe a 19-year-old man with a well-contained, full-thickness cartilage defect on his patella. He subsequently underwent cartilage restoration with a ProChondrix® osteochondral allograft. At 1-year postoperatively, the patient had both clinical and radiographic evidence …

Mesh Plate Fixation For Complex Patella Fractures: A Surgical Technique, Rami Khalifia, Eric Potter, Sherif Dabash, Richard S. Yoon

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Different types of low-profile plates have been designed for fixation of complex patellar fractures. Plate fixation of patella fractures provides stable fixation and allows earlier mobilization. This report describes three cases of complex patellar fractures. The report includes a detailed description and tips of the surgical technique

Identification And Management Of Injuries Associated With Femoral Shaft Fracture, Brian N. Hodges, Thomas A. Decoster

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Femoral shaft fractures are common injuries typically due to high-energy trauma. Injuries associated with femoral shaft fractures include ipsilateral femoral neck fractures, ipsilateral distal femur fractures, ipsilateral patella fractures, ipsilateral tibial shaft fractures, ipsilateral knee ligament injuries, acetabular and pelvis fractures, and small bone fractures. These injuries can go unnoticed, and it is important to recognize and treat these injuries accordingly.

Aspetic Nonunion Of Long Bones In Children: A Report Of Twelve Cases, Rami Khalifa, Amr Abdelgawad, Ahmed M. Thabet

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Background: There are very few reports in the literature that directly address nonunion in children. The current study aimed to present a series of long bones nonunion in children following fractures and corrective osteotomies. Methods: This was a retrospective study that included pediatric patients diagnosed with nonunion following long bone fractures or corrective osteotomies. Patients with nonunion following femoral neck or lateral humeral condyle fractures were excluded. The clinical and radiological records were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Eight patients developed nonunion after fractures, while four patients had nonunion after corrective osteotomies. The mean age at the time of surgical procedure for …

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Season: Does It Exist?, Ava A. Boswell, Seth B. Mccord, Cole L. Paffett, Anthony Kallur

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Background: It remains unclear whether pediatric trauma, including fracture, occurs more frequently at a certain time of the year. We developed a database based on the University of New Mexico orthopaedics consult log (OCL) with the aim of determining whether pediatric fractures have a seasonal predilection.

Methods: The OCL for 2009 and 2010, representing a total of 2385 patient visits, was reviewed, and data on patients who were 17 years of age or younger who were treated for trauma were collected. The months and seasons of the year in which the trauma occurred were recorded.

Results: The OCL for 2009 …