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Background: Pelvic incidence (PI) and pelvic parameters (PP) regulate the sagittal alignment of the spine and the pelvis in normal populations. Correlation of PI even more so than PP with lumbar spondylolisthesis (LS) would be useful for surgical planning. Methods: This study included 45 patients randomly selected with LS. They were divided into two groups; Group S had LS and Group C had low back pain due to other causes. All patients received lateral standing radiographs of the spine and pelvis. Based on these films, we measured the sacral slope, pelvic tilt, PI, and lumbar lordosis (LL). Results: There were significant correlations between the PI and the sacral slope, pelvic tilt, and LL in Group S (P < 0.05). The majority of patients with LS presented with middle (60%) followed by high PIs (26.67%). Low PI was observed among just 13.33% patients with LS. Conclusion: Changes in spinopelvic parameters reflecting pelvic compensatory mechanisms differ depending on the extent of PI in patients with LS. In short, higher PI values correlated with more significant degrees of degenerative LS in Group S population.
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Background: Grisel's syndrome is a nontraumatic atlantoaxial subluxation resulting from an ongoing local inflammatory process. Case Description: An 8-year-old male presented to the emergency department with neck pain which was sudden in onset without any history of any significant fall or trauma. On physical examination, the patient had torticollis with a head tilt to the left side and the chin rotated to the right. The CT scan confirmed atlantoaxial subluxation with C1 rotated to the right on the odontoid process without anterior displacement. The patient was managed conservatively with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and head-halter traction. Conclusion: As Grisel's syndrome can have catastrophic outcomes, early diagnosis and treatment are critical. It must be considered in patients presenting with acute torticollis following an infection or prior surgery.
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Background: Posterior element involvement of the spine with tuberculosis (TB) is very uncommon. Case Description: A 25-year-old immunocompetent female presented with dull mid-back ache and tenderness over the inferior angle of the left scapula and left 7th costovertebral junction. The MRI showed erosion and enhancing soft tissue in the periarticular region of the left 7th costotransverse joint. After the CT-guided biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of TB, she was successfully managed with antitubercular chemotherapy. Conclusion: In a 25-year-old female, the early diagnosis of atypical TB involving the left T7 costotransverse joint allowed for allowed for its successful treatment/resolution with antitubercular chemotherapy.
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Introduction: Among all the phalanges, most fractured is the proximal phalanx. Frequently encountered complications are malunion, stiffness, and soft-tissue injury which invariably increase the disability. The aim of fracture reduction, therefore, comprises acceptable alignment and the gliding of the flexor and extensor tendons are maintained. Factors affecting management are fracture location, type of fracture, soft-tissue injury, and fracture stability. Case Report: A 26-year-gentlemen, right hand dominant, a clerk by occupation, came to emergency with right-hand index finger pain, swelling, and unable to move the right index finger treated with debridement, wound wash, and external fixator frame made with K wire and needle cap. Fracture united in 6 weeks with good hand function and the full range of motion of the hand. Conclusion: Mini fixator for phalanx fracture is a cheap and reasonably effective procedure. A needle cap fixator is a good alternative in difficult situations, it helps in correcting the deformity as well as keeps the joint surface distracted.
