Abhishek Nair

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Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms originating from the glomus body that predominantly manifest in the subungual region of the digits and are distinguished by severe pain and a heightened sensitivity to cold. Bony erosion associated with glomus tumors is a rare phenomenon. Here, we present a unique case of a glomus tumor situated on the ventromedial aspect of the little finger, leading to notable bony erosion. A 42-year-old female from India presented with a chief complaint of severe and localized pain in the ventromedial region of her right little finger, exacerbated by exposure to cold temperatures. Radiological investigations demonstrated focal bone erosion at the site of the tumor. Surgical excision of the lesion was performed. A fish-mouth incision was made on the ventromedial aspect of the little finger, which was extended to the tip of the finger. The nail bed was kept intact. The tumor was excised using small forceps. The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms postoperatively and reported no recurrence during the follow-up period. This case report highlights the exceptional presentation of a glomus tumor causing bony erosion on the ventromedial aspect of the little finger, a manifestation rarely encountered in clinical practice. Furthermore, this case contributes to the limited body of literature on this combination of uncommon clinical entities, shedding light on its diagnosis and management.

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BackgroundIntracapsular femoral neck fractures account for a majority of hip fractures. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of valgus osteotomy as a primary treatment for intracapsular femoral neck fractures in adult patients aged 15-60 years, assessing its impact on functional outcomes and fracture union.MethodologyA retrospective clinical analysis was conducted at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Osmania Government General Hospital, Hyderabad, India, focusing on patients treated with primary intertrochanteric valgus osteotomy for intracapsular femoral neck fractures. The study reviewed medical charts and radiographs of six patients aged between 15 and 60 years, diagnosed with recent isolated intracapsular femoral neck fractures, presenting between May 2019 and October 2021. The intervention involved Pauwels' intertrochanteric valgus osteotomy with various fixation methods. Main outcome measures included radiographic union, functional ability assessed by the Harris Hip Score, and evaluation for complications.ResultsAll six patients achieved radiographic union at fracture and osteotomy sites, totaling a 100% success rate. The average follow-up duration was 14.8 months (12-20 months), with an average time of 5.1 months (2.5-6 months) from surgery to radiographic union. One patient experienced union with retroversion, while another developed avascular necrosis (AVN) by the study's conclusion. No instances of hardware failure or non-union were observed. The average Harris Hip Score obtained during the most recent clinical follow-up was 84, ranging from 69 to 94. All six patients regained independent walking ability without any support by the end of the follow-up period.ConclusionThe combination of primary Pauwels' intertrochanteric valgus osteotomy with fixed-angle plating proves to be a highly effective method for addressing recent intracapsular femoral neck fractures, resulting in a 100% success rate in achieving union among the patient cohort.