Open knee joint injuries are potentially devastating injuries if not properly diagnosed and
treated. Current diagnostic techniques, such as the saline load test (SLT), are based on …

Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of Saline load tests
(SLTs) to evaluate extension of periarticular wounds into capsule in emergent settings …

Objective: To report our experience with computed tomography (CT) scans to detect
traumatic arthrotomies of the knee (TAK) joint based on the presence of intra-articular air …

Background: The saline solution load test helps to determine if a wound extends into the
knee joint. Little is known about the volume of injected intra-articular saline solution that is …

Background Traumatic elbow arthrotomies are common injuries evaluated for by orthopedic
services; however, failed identification of a traumatic arthrotomy leads to a high risk of …

Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone injury and are often treated surgically
in an attempt to minimize complications. Although treatment options for tibial shaft fractures …

Introduction Traumatic arthrotomy (TA) is a rare but serious condition associated with a high
morbidity and mortality that can be mitigated with prompt diagnosis and appropriate …

Abstract Evaluation of periarticular traumatic wounds for joint penetration is a common
clinical concern for orthopaedic surgeons. Wounds that violate the joint capsule can result in …

Introduction Despite its clinical relevance, particularly in septic knee surgery, the volume of
the human knee joint has not been established to date. Therefore, the objective of this study …

Objectives: To determine whether methylene blue dye significantly improves the sensitivity
of the saline load test for detection of a traumatic arthrotomy of the knee. Design …