{"title":"Through-Knee Amputation Following Total Knee Arthroplasty With Retention of Femoral Component: A Case Report.","authors":"Katie Hutchinson, Alex Trompeter","doi":"10.1155/cro/4486143","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/4486143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Extensor mechanism disruption following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an uncommon but serious complication. Surgical management is often complex, particularly in cases of failed reconstruction or persistent instability, and may ultimately necessitate amputation.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We report a 79-year-old female with a history of TKA and prior patellar tendon repair, who developed a fixed flexion deformity and periprosthetic knee dislocation. Given the failure of conventional interventions and compromised soft tissues, she underwent a through-knee amputation. The femoral component of the prosthesis was deliberately retained, a strategy that, to our knowledge, has not previously been described in the literature. Postoperatively, the patient experienced significant pain relief, and the residual limb was suitable for prosthetic fitting, although she elected for wheelchair-based mobility.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Retention of the femoral component during through-knee amputation presents unique surgical challenges but may offer functional and biomechanical advantages, including a stable, end-bearing residual limb and preservation of limb length. This case highlights the feasibility, rationale, and potential benefits of femoral component retention in the context of complex post-TKA limb salvage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Through-knee amputation with retention of the femoral component represents a novel salvage approach in selected patients with failed TKA reconstruction, providing both anatomical and functional advantages while broadening the management strategies for complex knee arthroplasty complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"4486143"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13369288/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148457047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pierangelo Za, Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, Fabrizio Russo, Francesco Luigi Gambaro, Rocco Papalia
{"title":"Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture of the Knee Previously Diagnosed as Spontaneous Osteonecrosis: A Case Report With Histological Analysis.","authors":"Pierangelo Za, Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, Fabrizio Russo, Francesco Luigi Gambaro, Rocco Papalia","doi":"10.1155/cro/9109042","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/9109042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SPONK) shares clinical and imaging similarities with subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee (SIFKs), leading to confusion in terminology and diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>We reported the case of a patient with knee pain and a presumed diagnosis of SPONK based on clinical and imaging findings. X-rays showed subchondral bone collapse and marked subchondral sclerosis. MRI showed a subchondral fracture line with extensive bone marrow edema. The lesion was classified as Stage IV according to the Koshino radiographic classification and Stage IV based on the Sayyid classification for MRI findings. The patient underwent total knee arthroplasty, during which bone samples were collected and examined. Histological analysis revealed no osteonecrosis but rather subchondral stress fractures with associated bone callus formation, proliferation of chondrocyte clusters, increased osteoblastic activity, and bone marrow edema with mild fibrosis and chronic inflammation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case report highlights the discrepancies between histological findings and the current classification of osteonecrosis of the knee, suggesting that the term \"osteonecrosis\" may be inappropriate in some cases. Greater attention should be given to the histological substrate of these pathologies to potentially refine the nomenclature and diagnostic criteria in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"9109042"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13355289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148424865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hrayr Basmajian, Cailan L Feingold, Eric H Lin, Ryan R Mayer, Christopher B Hayes, Nirav H Amin, Joseph N Liu
{"title":"Treatment of Failed Patella ORIF With Novel Patella Tension Band Plate and Suture Construct: A Case Report.","authors":"Hrayr Basmajian, Cailan L Feingold, Eric H Lin, Ryan R Mayer, Christopher B Hayes, Nirav H Amin, Joseph N Liu","doi":"10.1155/cro/6150955","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/6150955","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hardware failure and malunion are feared complications of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of patella fractures and require revision ORIF. Given the higher complication and reoperation rates associated with revision ORIF of the patella, these procedures can be difficult. This case report presents a 51-year-old female who experienced early hardware failure and malunion of a patellar fracture after primary ORIF with tension band wiring (TBW). A revision ORIF was performed using a novel plate and suture construct that allows for the simultaneous management of the osseous and soft tissue components of the extensor mechanism.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"6150955"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13355287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148424856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Unrecognized Bifid Median Nerve in Revision Carpal Tunnel Release: Lessons for Surgical Exploration.","authors":"Daniel Lynch, Tyler Small, Dyllan Epstein, Usmaan Zunnu Rain, Zakariah Mahmood","doi":"10.1155/cro/9523047","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/9523047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When patients experience persistent or worsening symptoms within the first 6-12 weeks following carpal tunnel release (CTR), surgeons should remain vigilant for underlying anatomical variations such as a bifid median nerve (BMN), which may contribute to incomplete decompression if unrecognized. Postoperative imaging may fail to identify this variant, especially when bifurcation occurs proximally in the forearm. Surgeons should consider extended-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or high-resolution ultrasound (US) in revision cases. Patients should be counseled on an extended surgical approach for adequate nerve decompression and identification of a potential variety of anatomical variants leading to these symptoms. We present a case of progressive postoperative symptom worsening after primary open CTR in which a proximally bifurcated BMN, missed on MRI, was identified during revision surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"9523047"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13329765/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148391841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yasir Hidayat, Obaid Ur Rehman, Muhammad Mobushir, Osama Ijaz
{"title":"Bilateral Giant Cell Tumour of the Achilles Tendon Sheath: A Rare Case Managed with Peroneus Brevis Tendon Transfer.","authors":"Yasir Hidayat, Obaid Ur Rehman, Muhammad Mobushir, Osama Ijaz","doi":"10.1155/cro/4213959","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/4213959","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case: </strong>A 34-year-old male presented to the outpatient department with bilateral posterior ankle swelling. X-ray imaging showed no bony involvement, but histopathology was suggestive of bilateral giant cell tumor of the Achilles tendon. Both lesions were excised with meticulous dissection and transfer of peroneus brevis tendon. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with favorable short-term functional outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This rare case of bilateral giant cell tumor of the Achilles tendon highlights the importance of early recognition and careful planning of reconstructive approaches to ensure optimal outcomes while minimizing functional deficits.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"4213959"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13329110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148391918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears Associated With Medial Collateral Ligament Injury in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: A Report of Three Cases.","authors":"Goki Kamei, Ayaka Yamazato, Atsushi Takazawa, Hiroo Hiramatsu","doi":"10.1155/cro/9938580","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/9938580","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) are increasingly recognized as a significant cause of rapid medial compartment degeneration. Although commonly observed in middle-aged patients with degenerative changes, traumatic MMPRTs in younger individuals are uncommon and may be overlooked, particularly when occurring alongside medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. Herein, we report three cases of MMPRTs associated with Grades I-II MCL injuries in young to middle-aged adults. All patients sustained a valgus force during athletic activity and were initially diagnosed with isolated MCL injuries based on early magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Upon referral to our institution, persistent medial joint pain prompted a repeat MRI, which revealed concomitant MMPRTs. Surgical repair was performed 3-4 months postinjury using circumferential fiber augmentation with either transtibial pullout or centralization techniques. Postoperative MRI at 6-12 months showed no progression of meniscal extrusion. Two patients returned to sports, and one discontinued follow-up due to pregnancy. These cases emphasize the importance of considering MMPRT in young patients presenting with MCL injuries. Early treatment is most important to avoid delayed diagnosis and prevent cartilage degeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"9938580"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13312434/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148353854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Total Hip Arthroplasty for Post-Traumatic Hip Arthritis in Chronic Pubic Diastasis: A Case Report.","authors":"Avtar Singh Kamboj, Abhijit Das, Babaji Sitaram Thorat, Arcot Reddy Vamsi Krishna, Kshitij Srivastav, Arshid H Wani, Prabhat Mittal","doi":"10.1155/cro/8930297","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/8930297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the presence of chronic pubic diastasis is uncommon and technically demanding due to hemipelvic malrotation and abnormal acetabular orientation.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 41-year-old woman developed advanced post-traumatic hip osteoarthritis following fixation of an acetabular fracture and sacroiliac joint injury, complicated by a 90-mm chronic pubic diastasis. Preoperative imaging showed a vertically oriented, retroverted acetabulum with external hemipelvic rotation. THA was performed using a modified posterolateral approach with normalized imaging and landmark-based acetabular orientation. A press-fit uncemented acetabular component with a dual-mobility liner and a short uncemented femoral stem were implanted. The postoperative course was uneventful. The Harris Hip Score improved from 74 at 2 weeks to 93 at 12 weeks, and radiographs up to 2 years confirmed stable osseointegration.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case highlights technical strategies for performing THA in post-traumatic pubic diastasis with prior fixation, emphasizing functional pelvic normalization and reproducible landmark-based acetabular orientation. This report was prepared in accordance with CARE guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"8930297"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maleka Ramji, Mieke Heyns, Emma Yanko, Farrah M K Yau
{"title":"Radiocarpal Dislocation With Isolated Ulnar Translocation: Case Report and Review of the Literature.","authors":"Maleka Ramji, Mieke Heyns, Emma Yanko, Farrah M K Yau","doi":"10.1155/cro/8733635","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/8733635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic radiocarpal dislocations are rare injuries. Following high-energy trauma to the wrist, there should be a high index of suspicion for radiocarpal instability. Global ligamentous disruption of the wrist leads to the carpus translating ulnarly as it follows the inclination of the radius. We present a unique case of ulnar translocation of the carpus in a 33-year-old male with a hypoplastic ulna of the injured wrist. Management included open reduction internal fixation and ligamentous repair using a combined volar and dorsal approach to the wrist. The patient was immobilized in a splint for 12 weeks, followed by K-wire removal and range of motion exercises. At follow-up 6 months postinjury, the patient had full range of motion, no functional concerns, and no pain in the operative limb. To our knowledge, a pure ulnar translocation radiocarpal dislocation in the setting of a hypoplastic ulna has not been described in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"8733635"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Histologically Verified Dupuytren's Disease in a 6-Year-Old: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"David Máška, Martin Vlach","doi":"10.1155/cro/9692425","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/9692425","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dupuytren's disease typically affects adults and only rarely occurs in children. We present a case of a 6-year-old boy with histologically confirmed palmar fibromatosis. Although uncommon, Dupuytren's disease should be included in the differential diagnosis for palmar lesions in the pediatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"9692425"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309846/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alba Hernandez-Guzman, Binyam Fentaw, Kassaye Firde, Shuanzeng Wei, Daniela Proca
{"title":"Dedifferentiated Osteosarcoma of the Wrist With BCOR Sarcoma Component in a 22-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report.","authors":"Alba Hernandez-Guzman, Binyam Fentaw, Kassaye Firde, Shuanzeng Wei, Daniela Proca","doi":"10.1155/cro/9962833","DOIUrl":"10.1155/cro/9962833","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a unique case of a 22-year-old male with a progressively enlarging mass on the right thumb. Initial biopsies suggested a low-grade osteogenic tumor. Following partial amputation, gross examination revealed a well-circumscribed 3.7cm mass involving the metacarpal bone with soft tissue invasion. Histologically, the tumor displayed features of low-grade central osteosarcoma with areas transitioning to a round blue cell morphology resembling Ewing sarcoma. Comprehensive molecular testing-including next-generation sequencing (NGS) and cytogenomic microarray analysis (CMA)-identified amplifications of MDM2 and CDK4, hallmark alterations of low-grade osteosarcoma. Notably, a BCOR internal tandem duplication (ITD) was also detected. The final diagnosis was central low-grade osteosarcoma with dedifferentiation to BCOR-altered sarcoma. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of osteosarcoma with BCOR sarcoma dedifferentiation occurring in the wrist of a young adult. BCOR ITD sarcomas have previously been described exclusively in nonappendicular soft tissues of infants and young children, without known association with osteosarcoma. This case highlights the diagnostic value of integrating NGS (DNA and RNA) and CMA in sarcomas with mixed or unusual histology. Such tools are essential for precise classification, prognostication, and consideration of targeted therapies in rare and histologically complex bone tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":30287,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Orthopedics","volume":"2026 ","pages":"9962833"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13305323/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}