We have presented the results of the largest case series of scarf osteotomies for adolescent hallux valgus reported in the literature up to now, as far as we are aware. AOFAS scores at final follow up are comparable to the smaller studies previously reported and provide evidence that good outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction can be achieved. Early follow up demonstrates a low level of symptomatic recurrence, but longer term data are still required.
Snapping biceps femoris syndrome has been reported in the literature in a handful of case reports but not yet with a demonstration of clinical examination and intraoperative findings. We present an educational clinical video of snapping biceps femoris with intraoperative demonstration of findings and surgical repair.
We read with interest the article by Lim et al. 1 The authors concluded that manipulation is not recommended in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis, because of a higher risk of avascular necrosis. However, no significant differences in outcome or complication rates were shown in their study for those treated with fixation alone or manipulation with fixation. Patients with acute unstable slips undergoing manipulation and fixation within 24 hours have been reported to have better, 2 comparable, 3 or worse 4 results than those undergoing fixation alone or delayed fixation. More randomised controlled trials are needed to answer this question.
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