1.Surgical Stabilization of Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures: A Review on the Determinants of Clinical Outcomes.
Sathappan SS ; Qi CM ; Pillai A
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2010;4(1):12-18
Aim: Pelvic and acetabular fractures are associated with high energy trauma. The aim of this study was to identify factors that are associated with specific clinical outcomes following treatment for these fractures. Methods: A consecutive series of 30 patients who had surgical intervention for either pelvic or acetabular fractures formed the sample for this study. Clinical variables reviewed were: age, associated injuries, number of surgical procedures, time to surgery and post operative complications. Cli
Orthopaedic
2.Synovial Cyst: A Culprit for Recalcitrant Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Case Report
Yeoh CSN ; Lim GHJ ; Sathappan SS
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2015;9(3):68-70
We present the case of a 56-year old gentleman who
presented with recalcitrant iliotibial band (ITB) friction
syndrome which did not improve with various modalities of
conservative treatment. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
of the affected knee did not show pathology typical of ITB
friction syndrome. However, open exploration revealed a
synovial cyst deep to the iliotibial band, abutting against the
anterolateral capsule. The presence of distinctive clinical
signs on physical examination should alert clinicians to
consider knee synovial cyst as a differential diagnosis when
dealing with recalcitrant ITB syndrome.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
3.Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Humeri Anterior Fracture Dislocations in a Patient with 1st Onset Seizure. A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Kelvin G Tan ; Sathappan SS ; Ganesan N R
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2011;5(2):37-40
Bilateral anterior fracture-dislocations of humeral neck in a patient with seizure are extremely rare. We describe a rare case of a 33 -year-old Chinese gentleman who presented post seizure secondary to subdural gliosis, sequelae from a previous subdural haematoma. Following physical examination and radiographic assessment, including a Computed Tomography scan (CT scan), Rarely fracturedislocation of bilateral proximal humeri were diagnosed; similar fracture patterns were noted. Open reduction and internal fixation with PHILOS proximal humeral locking plate allowed early shoulder rehabilitation.