INTRODUCTION: Autologous osteochondral grafting is in widespread use for focal defects
of articular cartilage. There is major concern over the nature of the tissue bridging graft …

Traction is the application of a tensile force to part of the body. There is a multitude of indications,
applications and setups, but the two general modes of application are (1) via the skin – …

Discussion Over the history of hip arthroplasty the concept of surface replacement has been
cyclically revisited, initially by Smith-Petersen with his mould-arthroplasty, which progressed …

Displaced extension-type supracondylar humeral fracture. The setup is important (Fig. 1). –
Align the image intensifier parallel to the patient, coming in from the head end, with the …

Soft-roll padding can be used on both thigh and upper arm, at the point of maximum
circumference, but should only be a maximum of two-ply thickness and be wrinkle free (Fig. 1). …

The article presents a case related to surface replacement of the hip. An 86-year-old lady,
who 23 years previously had a surface replacement of her right hip to relieve pain from …

Fractures with unacceptable deformity (translation/angulation/rotation/shortening) requiring
reduction, but with reduction being achievable by closed means are indications for …

This procedure is used to stabilise unstable distal radial fractures after a reduction has been
obtained by manipulation.

Compartment syndrome is a clinical condition in which perfusion of intracompartmental
structures (such as muscle) is compromised because of a rise in overall compartment pressure. If …

Femoral fractures in children pose particular problems according to factors designated as
patient (age, co-morbidities, social situation and habitus), fracture (configuration - stable/…