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BACKGROUND::Controversies remain regarding the preferred treatment strategy for talus fractures. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome after operative management of talus fractures. Secondarily, we identified those factors that affected the outcome and defined strategies to improve the outcome.METHODS::This is a retrospective outcome study of 84 patients with an average follow-up time of 9.1 years. We assessed the functional results, return to daily activities, and general health status using the Foot Function Index-5pt, a numeric rating scale for pain, and the Short Form-36 Health Survey. Furthermore, we conducted a correlation analysis between the outcomes and 14 demographic, clinical, and radiologic variables.RESULTS::We found moderate mean Foot Function Index pain and disability scores of 30.2 and 28.7, respectively. The mean numeric rating scale score was 3.2. Of all responders, 41% (27/66) did not return to their daily activities. We reported low physical, but good mental, Short Form-36 component summary scores of 42.7 and 48.3, respectively. We recorded a complication rate of 56%. Osteoarthritis, articular incongruence and talus body fractures correlated significantly with a poorer functional outcome. Delayed surgery after trauma was associated with better outcome measures.CONCLUSIONS::Talus fractures have a major long-term impact on ankle and hindfoot function and on physical health. Success of operative treatment depends on the occurrence of osteoarthritis postoperatively, type of fracture, and quality of fracture reduction. Because only the latter is modifiable, efforts should be made to restore articular congruence in order to improve the outcome. Therefore, we recommend reviewing the quality of the reduction postoperatively on CT. Furthermore, talus fractures should not be considered operative emergencies, but rather treated after recovery of the soft-tissues.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE::Level III, comparative study.

The anatomy of the distal tibia accounts for reduced biomechanical stability and higher complication rates when treating distal tibiofibular fractures with an intramedullary tibia nail (IMTN). The goal of this study was to identify variables that affect the stability of IMTN. We assessed the value of additional fibular fixation, angular stable interlocking screws (ASLS) and multiplanar screw configuration in IMTN.

Although regularly ignored, there is growing evidence that posterior tibial plateau fractures affect the functional outcome. The goal of this study was to assess the incidence of posterior column fractures and its impact on functional outcome and general health status. We aimed to identify all clinical variables that influence the outcome and improve insights in the treatment strategies.

Poster: ECR 2013 / C-2382 / Radiological scores of chest X-rays presented with a green LUT by: H. Bosmans , W. F. M. De Wever, R. Pauwels, H. Pauwels, J. Jacobs, E. A. M. Geusens, J. Nens, R. Oyen; Leuven/BE

An 18-year-old young man with no medical history presented at the emergency department with nausea, vomiting and pain in the right iliac fossa and the periumbilical region. Blood analysis was normal except for an elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) of 64 mg/L

We present three cases of fracture of the proximal tibia in young children who were jumping on a trampoline. The typical radiological findings and the underlying mechanism of trauma are discussed. The key radiological features are: a transverse hairline fracture of the upper tibia often accompanied by a buckle fracture of the lateral or medial tibial cortex, buckling of the anterior upper tibial cortex and anterior tilting of the epiphyseal plate. New types of injuries related to specific recreational activities are recognized. It is often helpful to associate a typical injury with a particular activity. Trampoline related injuries have increased dramatically over the last years. The most common lesions are fractures and ligamentous injuries, in particular a transverse fracture of the proximal tibia. However the radiological findings can be very subtle and easily overlooked. It is therefore important to be aware of the typical history and radiological findings.

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This case shows a typical presentation of an osteochondrosis dissecans lesion on the capitellum, with associated intra-articular loose bodie(s), diagnosed on plain film. Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) is a rather common entity.Mostly the knee joint is involved. Only 5% of OCD lesions occur in the elbow joint.Possible causes of osteochondrosis dissecans include (repetitive) trauma (e.g. in throwing sports or gymnastics), ischemia, ossification defects, and genetic factors.Conventional radiography mostly has a low sensitivity to detect OCD lesions, and is often normal in early stages. CT is more sensitive to detect intra-articular loose bodies. MRI detects very early stages of OCD and radiographically occult lesions that may not be evident on CT

Calcific tendonitis of the longus colli muscle is an uncommon cause of sudden onset of neck pain. Differential diagnosis should include retropharyngeal abscess, traumatic injury or even meningitis. Diagnosis can be made radiographically with plain radiograph which reveals an amorphous calcification anteriorly to C1-C2 and severe swelling of the prevertebral soft tissue. Treatment of choice is conservative and consists of administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Clinically the complaints disappear after 1-2 weeks. Follow-up radiographs are, in fact, unnecessary but demonstrate complete resolution of the calcific density and normalization of the prevertebral swelling.

The chapter starts with a short overview of the relevant anatomy of bones and surrounding soft tissues. Most of an imaging part is focused on plain radiography discussing routine views as well as relevant special views, followed by the role of ultrasound, CT, MRI, bone scintigraphy, and SPECT-CT. The main part of the chapter is dedicated to specific overuse trauma, including typical overuse lesions of the immature skeleton. Discussed bony lesions are fractures, the rare stress fractures of scapula and clavicle, stress-related growth plate injury of the coracoid process and medial clavicle, lateral acromial apophysitis, and distal clavicular osteolysis. Joint pathology comprises acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular sprain or dislocation and AC joint osteoarthritis. Typical nerve pathologies of this anatomical area are the suprascapular nerve entrapment and the long thoracic neuropathy.

We present the case of a 15-year-old boy who underwent shoulder surgery for repair of a Bankart lesion after dislocation of his right shoulder. A compress was left in the surgical wound. This case is presented to highlight an important pitfall in the diagnosis of gossypiboma (foreign body reaction): when the wires of a compress are visualized on X-ray, beware of the fact that it is possibly located inside the body. The diagnosis of an abscess was made by ultrasound. The compress wires were visualized on radiographs.

Acute thrombosis of the radial artery in the absence of arteriosclerosis is a rare event. We report on an acute thrombosis after a single blunt (carting) trauma. Since there were only local symptoms and no signs of digital ischemia, a conservative approach was preferred. We describe the clinical presentation and review the literature concerning non-atherosclerotic acute thrombosis of the radial artery.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether requested radiological examinations for referred outpatients are in concordance with the guidelines as proposed by the consilium radiologicum. A second purpose was to evaluate the financial effect of strict guideline application. The radiological requests for 1000 referrals were evaluated by 2 radiologists. A consensus score of 74.4% guideline conformity was reached. A mean save of 9.5 Euro per patient was calculated after strict guideline application. It is concluded that guidelines are a valuable tool for patient management in referring for radiological examinations and have a substantial effect on the available budget. Further improvements and fine-tuning of the guidelines are mandatory to increase their validity.