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Item Metadata only Ligament origins are preserved in distal radial intraarticular two-part fractures: a computed tomography-based study(Thieme Medical Publishers, 2013) Bain, G.; Alexander, J.; Eng, K.; Durrant, A.; Zumstein, M.Background: Operative fixation of intraarticular distal radius fractures is increasingly common. A greater understanding of fracture patterns will aid surgical fixation strategy. Previous studies have suggested that ligamentous insertions may less commonly be involved, but these have included heterogeneous groups of fractures and have not addressed Lister's tubercle. Purpose: We hypothesize that fracture lines of distal radial intraarticular 2-part fractures have reproducible patterns. They propagate through the cortical bone between ligament origins and do not involve Lister's tubercle. Methods: Axial CT scans of two-part intraarticular distal radius fractures were assessed independently by two examiners. The fractures were mapped onto a grid and the cortical breaches expressed as a percentile of the total radial width or length. The cortical breaches were compared with the ligamentous insertions on the distal and Lister's tubercle. Associated injuries were also documented. Results: The cortical breaches occurred between the ligamentous insertions in 85%. Lister's tubercle was not involved in 95% of the fractures. Three major fracture patterns emerged: radial styloid, dorsal, and volar. Each major pattern had two subtypes. Associated injuries were common. Scapholunate dissociation was associated with all types, not just the radial styloid fracture pattern. Conclusions: The fracture patterns of two-part intraarticular fractures mostly involved the interligamentous zones. Three major groups were identified: dorsal, volar, and radial styloid. Lister's tubercle was preserved with fractures tending to propagate radial or ulnar to this structure. We suggest conceptualizing fracture fragments as osseo-ligamentous units to aid prediction of fracture patterns and associated injury. Study Design: Diagnostic III Level of Evidence: 3Item Metadata only Vertebral hemangioma: An important differential in the evaluation of locally aggressive spinal lesions(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010) Alexander, J.; Meir, A.; Vrodos, N.; Yau, Y.Study Design. A case report and a discussion of recent published data. Objective. To highlight the importance of vertebral hemangioma (VH) as a differential diagnosis in the evaluation of locally aggressive spinal lesions. Summary of Background Data. VH commonly occur as incidental findings, however, locally aggressive VH have been described. Difficulties in diagnosing these lesions are well reported and relate to changes in fat content causing uncharacteristic appearances on imaging. The management options for these lesions include a combination of observation, embolization, sclerotherapy, surgical decompression, or stabilization and radiotherapy. Methods. A 45-year-old patient who was previously well presented with back pain and rapidly progressive paraparesis. Imaging confirmed the presence of an extensive lesion centered within the right T3 vertebral pedicle with intrusion into the spinal canal. Urgent surgical decompression was undertaken and was complicated by extensive intraoperative hemorrhage requiring massive transfusion. Results. Histologically, the lesion was shown to be a cavernous VH with no evidence of malignancy. Following radiation oncology review, he was offered adjuvant radiotherapy to minimize the risks of recurrence. He achieved a near full neurologic recovery within 2 weeks and had a full recovery by 12 months. Conclusion. VH should be considered in the evaluation of locally aggressive spinal lesions. Angiography is a useful adjunct in the evaluation of these lesions, both as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. After diagnosed correctly a wide range of treatment options exist that may prevent the patient from undergoing major surgical resection and reconstruction procedures, which may be associated with high rates of morbidity.Item Metadata only Wrist arthroscopy: the future(Elsevier Saunders, 2010) Watts, A.; Bain, G.; Shrestha, K.; Alexander, J.