Dominant inheritance of primary glenoid dysplasia: report of two cases
by Stuart N. Andrews, Tim D. Bunker and Sarah F. Smithson
Primary glenoid dysplasia, although a relatively rare diagnosis, has been well described clinically and published in the orthopaedic literature. However, very few cases of familial occurrence of the disease have been reported. We present two cases of the condition in a father and son. Both presented in childhood with recurrent shoulder pain and radiologically display primary glenoid dysplasia. Our cases would strongly suggest autosomal inheritance may occur in this dominant condition. (Orthopaedic surgery, Paediatrics; 20th February 2007) More...

Bilateral scapular fractures following low voltage electrocution
Musculoskeletal injuries following low voltage electrocution are extremely rare. We present the case of a 54-year-old gentleman who had an accident while working with 240-volt live wires. The absence of any associated trauma should not rule out the presence of scapular fractures in such cases.(May 2004) More...

Squamous cell carcinoma complicating chronic osteomyelitis
The internal fixation of fractures is associated with a risk of infection. Open fractures in particular are susceptible to such infection. Treatment is difficult and patients can develop a chronic osteomyelitis. We present the case of a patient who developed chronic osteomyelitis with a persistent discharging sinus following internal fixation of an open fracture of tibia. (March 2004) More...

Closed Total Talar Dislocation - A Case Report
Total dislocation of the talus with dislocation of the talonavicular, subtalar and ankle joint is an extremely rare injury. This report discusses the case of a 17-year old man who was presented to Accident & Emergency department complaining of pain below the right ankle and the medial aspect of the talonavicular joint of the right foot. (May 2002) More...

Osteoid Osteoma of Left Pars Inter-Articularis of Fourth Lumbar Vertebra
A 19-year old boy presented with a 3-month duration of intermittent low back pain. SPECT imaging and CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma in the left pars inter-articularis of the L4 vertebra. (May 2002) More...

Primary Leomyosarcoma of the Femur and Bony Metastases from the Breast in the Same Patient
Primary leomyosarcoma is a very rare tumour involving long bones in adults; only a few cases have been reported in world literature. In this case a breast tumour gave rise to a bony metastasis 22 years after it was 'cured' by a total mastectomy and without local recurrence. Such a combination is previously unreported. (March 2002) More...