Spontaneous Idiopathic Bilateral Sagittal Band Rupture: A Case Report.

Introduction: Extensor tendon subluxation or dislocation resulting from sagittal band rupture can be associated with snapping, catching, locking, pain, and swelling of the finger. Several etiologies were reported in the literature, with frequent mention of a traumatic rupture caused by a direct blow at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ). The other causes of sagittal band injuries are degenerative disease, congenital infection, and rheumatoid arthritis. To our knowledge, we report the first case of spontaneous idiopathic bilateral sagittal band rupture. Case Report: We, herein, present the case of a seronegative 29-year-old female who presented with pain and swelling in the dominant hand for 4 days. Conclusion: Upon examination, she was found to have bilateral dislocation of the extensor tendons at the level of the (MCPJ) of the third and fourth digits. Any underlying cause was excluded, and the diagnosis was confirmed with a dynamic ultrasound study.

Tibiotalar nailing using an antegrade intramedullary tibial nail: a salvage procedure for unstable distal tibia and ankle fractures in the frail elderly patient.

AIM: This article describes the technique of tibiotalar nailing performed using an antegrade tibial nail for salvage of distal tibia and ankle fractures in elderly patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report indications, surgical technique, and the clinical outcomes and complication rate in our series to date. A retrospective review was performed at our level 1 major trauma centre. Patient demographics, comorbidities, and 12-month post-operative course were collected. Fractures were classified using the OTA/AO and modified Gustilo-Anderson classification. Fifteen patients underwent the procedure. We present data with a minimum 12-month follow-up. The median age of the patients in this cohort was 83 years (range, 51-102). Five patients were diabetic. Six patients (6/15; 40%) presented with an open fracture. RESULTS: At final follow-up, fourteen patients reported painless walking and had returned to baseline activity. CONCLUSION: This technique may serve as a salvage procedure, with indications similar to those for tibio-talar-calcaneal arthrodesis. Indications would include non-constructible pilon fractures, comminuted intra-articular fractures in low-demand patients, or patients at high risk of wound complications. LEVEL OF CLINICAL EVIDENCE: 3.