Example of open reduction and internal fixation combined with primary subtalar arthrodesis in a 76-year-old male. Lateral radiographs a) preoperatively, b) immediately postoperatively, and c) six months postoperatively. The patient fulfilled the following of Schepers’ criteria: Böhler angle < 0°, age > 65 years, and with comorbidities.

ORIF combined with subtalar arthrodesis provided good rates of subtalar union and good functional outcomes, with results similar or better than those following ORIF alone or delayed arthrodesis.

#ORIF #Arthrodesis #Fracture #Trauma #OrthoSky #MedSky

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First weightlifting workout since before the fracture. Started the session with 30 minutes on a stationary bike. #ORIF #femoralneck

Abstract text for article titled 'Open reduction and fixation does not improve short-term outcome of medium-sized posterior fragments in AO type B ankle fractures: one-year results of the POSTFIX randomized controlled trial'.

Guidelines for the treatment of medium-sized posterior malleolar fractures in trimalleolar ankle fractures are scarce and show varying advice.

#AnkleFracture #ORIF #Trauma #OrthoSky #MedSky

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I... think... I kind of want to try an adult #skate clinic? Carving around the bowl looks SO fun. #clavicle #humerus #tibia #lunate #scaphoid #radius #occiput #ORIF

First bike ride post-ORIF without the walking boot; apparently I don’t quite have the ankle strength to unclip yet and I had to abandon ship sans-shoe #peloton #orif

I shattered my ankle 7 years ago. Last winter was the first time I didn’t experience any pain. It’s now 6 degrees where I am. The coldest it’s been since I was a child and my ankle is huge. Just wanted to throw it out there. Progress not perfection. Brethren of metal body parts, I’m with you! #orif

Garden clean up by knee scooter #gardening #orif

Distal Radius Fracture with Lunate Facet Involvement and Radiocarpal Dislocation A 71-year-old male presented following a trip and fall from standing height, resulting in a palmar radiocarpal dislocation and an associated distal radius fracture. Initial radiographs and CT imaging confirmed the fracture dislocation, specifically demonstrating involvement of the lunate facet and a coronal split of the radial styloid. Marked radiocarpal arthritis, preexisting radial shortening, and increased volar angulation were noted, suggesting a previous distal radius fracture, although the patient was unsure of any prior injury.

when life gives you lemons... make your own rim plate!

I'd ordered an Aptus lunate rim plate but they sent the wrong gear

Improvised with a minifrag T plate - cut the screws holes open, and bent them into hook tines. Herbert sealed it

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Got these from my friend since 8th grade and her family. #postop #orif #brokenarm #flowers