Case finding of unrelated disease in the orthopedic clinic

Protocols for detecting hypertension and pelvic disease were established in the orthopedic outpatient department. A significant percentage (hypertension, 20%; pelvic disease, 10%) of the patients were found to have undiagnosed pathologic conditions. The cost to the orthopedist of such case finding was minimal in terms of time and money. Methods of securing adequate follow-up are discussed.

Non-union of the clavicle in a child. A case report

A case of symptomatic non-union of the clavicle occurred in a 12-year-old boy. Differential diagnosis roentgenographic and histologic observations, including the results of resection of the non-union site and stablization of the proximal clavicle using the coraco-acromial ligament demonstrated that this rare condition can be restored to full asymptomatic function without any internal metallic fixation devices.