Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis; Results after surgery

50 patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis underwent decompressive laminectomy, 18 with one level, 9 with two level and 23 more than 2 levels. The average age was 57 years [45-65]. Male to female ratio was 3:2. 5 patients were lost in follow up. Out of 45 patients 23 had excellent improvement, 14 had fair recovery, 6 remained unchanged, 2 deteriorated as compared to pre-operative status. No patient had revision surgery. There were two dural leaks which healed spontaneously. Decompressive laminectomy is safe and effective procedure for degenerative spinal stenosis

Arthroscopic lavage and debridement in degenerative arthritis of knee joint

Twenty eight patients with degenerative Arthritis of the knee who were treated with Arthroscopic Lavage are presented. The short terms [6 months] follow up results show significant improvement in symptoms and function. Arthroscopic Lavage is strongly recommended in degenerative Arthritis of the knee when the surgery is still not indicated

Intra articular fractures of distal humerus in adults: evaluation of results after internal fixation

Intra articular fractures of distal humerus, because of their rarity, displacement and comminution, present a formidable problem to Orthopaedic Surgeons in their management. Fifty adult patients with intra articular fractures of distal humerus were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Transolecranon approach was found to be satisfactory in treating such injuries. Overall results both functionally and cosmetically were good to excellent in seventy three percent of patients. A low profile of complications was encountered. For better results, exact and stable reduction and internal fixation is recommended