Archives of Orthopaedics

Case Report Open Access

Atypical Presentation of Tibia and Fibula Fracture in an Old Woman - Case Report

Esam Lawand , Michael Krasheninnikoff , Jacob Fyhring Mortensen

This case report presents the clinical details, diagnostic findings, and management of a 64-year-old female patient who suffered a tibia and fibula fracture, presented in an atypical manner, after twisting her ankle during daily activities. The medical background, physical examination, radiological results, and course of treatment of the patient are detailed.

Arch Orthop, 2024, Volume 4, Issue 1, p1-4 | DOI: 10.33696/Orthopaedics.4.030

Research Article Open Access

Doctor, Can We Reuse this Brace; Patient Attitudes towards Reuse of Orthopedic Braces

Raja Jambulingam , Yusuf Mirza , Mark Kemp

Introduction: Climate change presents an important threat to human health and wellbeing. Paradoxically, many facets of healthcare provision contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. An important example of this is the use of single use, disposable orthopedic orthotics, widely dispensed in emergency departments and fracture clinics. This study aimed to understand patients’ attitudes towards climate change, single use plastics, and recycling of orthotics.

Arch Orthop, 2024, Volume 4, Issue 1, p5-12 | DOI: 10.33696/Orthopaedics.4.031

Research Article Open Access

The Incidence and Risk Factors of Pelvic Stress Fracture, Delayed-healing and Non-union Following Periacetabular Osteotomy in Adolescents

Daniel Lazar , Daniel Bomark , Ole Ovesen , Morten Bøgehøj , Søren Overgaard

Background: Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) is a well-established procedure, however more prospective cohort studies are required to assess all clinical factors related to this invasive intervention. The aims of this study are as follows 1) quantifying stress fractures, delayed-healing and non-union post PAO and 2) to correlate possible risk factors for developing symptomatic stress fracture, delayed-healing or non-union.

Arch Orthop, 2024, Volume 4, Issue 1, p13-19 | DOI: 10.33696/Orthopaedics.4.032