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Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel and Its Role In Spine Surgeries : An Article Review

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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 7 | Issue 1 |  Jan-Jun 2022 | page: 20-27| TausifAhmed Shikalgar, Priyank Patel, Abhay Nene, Shubhanshu Bhaladhare, Sanjay Puri, Manojkumar Gaddiker

DOI:10.13107/jcorth.2022.v07i01.461

Author: TausifAhmed Shikalgar [1], Priyank Patel [1], Abhay Nene [1], Shubhanshu Bhaladhare [1], Sanjay Puri [1], Manojkumar Gaddiker [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050, India

 

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Tausif Ahmed Shikalgar,
Fellow Spine Surgery, Under Dr. Abhay Nene, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400 050, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: Dr.tausifahmedshikalgar@gmail.com

Abstract

The past few decades have seen tremendous improvement in the field of spine surgery. Spine surgery involves a number of procedures from simple laminectomy to deformity correction. This requires high surgical skills and care, which is achieved by a number of instruments, which, in turn, protect surgeons from committing complications. Recent advancements in spine surgery include ultrasonic bone scalpel, which cut bone accurately and precisely. It is a unique surgical device which offers a controlled osteotomy which slices the hard bone while the soft tissues remain largely unaffected. The major benefits of using this modern instrument are the soft-tissue sparing, controlled cutting, reduced bleeding, and thereby increasing the effectiveness. The aim of this article is to summarize its uses in current practice of spine surgeons and to focus on its advantages and complications associated with uses of this device.

Keywords: Ultrasonic bone scalpel, spine surgery, complications, safety, osteotomy

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How to Cite this article: Shikalgar TA, Patel P, Nene A, Bhaladhare S, Puri S, Gaddikeri M. Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel and its Role in Spine Surgeries: An Article Review. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics Jan-Jun 2022;7(1):20-27.

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Current Concepts in High Tibial Osteotomy

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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 6 | Issue 1 |  Jan-Jun 2021 | page:24-31 | Vikram Arun Mhaskar, Yogesh Jain, Jitendra Maheshwari

Author: Vikram Arun Mhaskar [1], Yogesh Jain [1], Jitendra Maheshwari [1]

[1] Knee & Shoulder Clinic, New Delhi, Max Superspecilaity Hospital Saket, New Delhi, India

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Vikram Arun Mhaskar,
Knee & Shoulder Clinic, New Delhi, Max Superspecilaity Hospital Saket, New Delhi, India
E-mail: drvikrammhaskar@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: High tibial osteotomy is an effective procedure for the management of medial compartment osteoarthritis. This paper intends to analyze the current indications, contra indications, technique, complications, survival, and recent advances of this procedure.

Method: Literature review was done by searching journals with “High tibial osteotomy,” “Indications of HTO,” “Alignment in HTO,” “Survival and clinical outcomes of HTO,” and “Recent advances in HTO.” A total of 12 articles were found suitable for this study and reviewed.

Outcomes: Indications have largely remained the same except for thrust, which was earlier, a contra indication, Biplanar osteotomy, patient specific instrumentation; 3D printing and computer navigation are the recent technical modifications. The rate of complications is variable in different studies and the 5-year survival is still over 90% in most studies. Rate of serious complications is low but minor complications are high.

Conclusion: HTO is a successful procedure in treating medial compartment OA in isolation or with ligament deficiencies with a good 5 and 10-year survival. Recent advances have focused on improving planning, rehabilitation, and accuracy of alignment.

Keywords: High Tibial Osteotomy, osteotomy, deformity, gene varum, osteoarthritis, knee preservation, deformity correction

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A Malunited Fibula with raised Lateral Malleolus treated Surgically by Fibular Osteotomy and Plating

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Vol 3 | Issue 2 |  July-Dec 2018 | Page 54-55 | HR Jhunjhunwala.

Authors: HR Jhunjhunwala [1].

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Bombay Hospital Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Marine Lines, Mumbai, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. HR Jhunjhunwala,
Department of Orthopaedics, Bombay Hospital Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Marine Lines, Mumbai, India.
Email: drhrj2@gmail.com

Abstract

Isolated fibular fractures are often considered innocuous and treated conservatively. They may malunited and predispose the ankle to severe twisting injuries. We present one such case where the patient presented with twisting injury to the ankle. Radiograph revealed a malunited fibula which was high riding. To prevent future such episodes, fibula was pulled down by doing an osteotomy and was stabilised with a plate. The union was uneventful and at final follow up pf two years the patient is symptom free
Keywords: malunited fibula, Osteotomy

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How to Cite this article: Jhunjhunwala HR. A Malunited Fibula with raised Lateral Malleolus treated surgically by Fibular Osteotomy and Plating. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics July-Dec 2018; 3(2):54-55.

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