Is there a Significant Difference in Surgery and Outcomes between Unipolar and Bipolar Hip Hemiarthroplasty? A Retrospective Study of a Single Institution in Singapore

Objective: The aim was to compare outcomes differences between unipolar and bipolar hip hemiarthroplasty in one institution for the local geriatric population. Methodology: A retrospective review of 291 patients aged 70 and above who underwent hip hemiarthroplasty for neck of femur fracture from February 2004 to November 2006 was performed. Results: Operative time was lower in the unipolar group. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of superficial wound infection, d

Can We Predict ACL Hamstring Graft Sizes in the Asian Male? A Clinical Relationship Study of Anthropometric Features and 4 Strand Hamstring Graft Sizes

Introduction: This study was undertaken to investigate if such anthropometric measurements (i.e., height, weight and body mass index) can be used to predict graft diameters in 4 strand semitendinosus and gracilis hamstring autografts. Methods: The study sample consisted of 89 consecutive male patients who underwent ACL reconstruction using quadrupled semitendinosus and gracilis autografts. Intraoperative measurements of the fashioned quadrupled hamstring graft were performed using sizing tubes calibrated t