Distal radial artery aneurysms are an uncommon pathological entity in the field of surgery. Moreover, distal radial artery aneurysms of idiopathic etiology are even rarer. Herein, we present a rare case of idiopathic/atraumatic left radial artery aneurysm. A 73-year-old female patient presented with a chief complaint of a pulsatile mass located on her left wrist. Radiological imaging showed the presence of a distal radial artery aneurysm which was successfully surgically excised with subsequent ligation of the radial artery. Some of the etiologies and operative management of distal radial artery aneurysm in the anatomical snuffbox to what is in accordance with the literature are discussed. Distal radial artery aneurysms are rare. Hence, their misdiagnosis may lead to wrongful management and increase in morbidity. The appropriate management of distal radial aneurysm is almost always surgical.

Highlights This study evaluates outcomes of a consistent arthroscopic stabilization technique for recurrent posterior instability. 79 shoulders with symptomatic posterior instability treated with arthroscopic repair and evaluated at a follow-up of 36 months. Arthroscopic posterior labral repair and capsular plication provided significant clinical improvement with low recurrence and revision rate.

Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon and potentially fatal infection that can affect the epidermis, dermis, and more commonly the subcutaneous, fascia, and muscle layers. NF is usually caused by toxin-producing bacteria with a relatively fast progression associated with severe surrounding tissue destruction. Early diagnosis and management are crucial factors for survival. Broad-spectrum antibiotics along with surgical debridement, sometimes multiple, are needed in order to stop or slow down the progression of NF. Despite optimal care, necrotizing fasciitis remains a highly morbid condition with a high mortality rate. We present a case of a 28-year-old male patient with rapidly developing fatal A. baumannii associated with necrotizing fasciitis, after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of multiple fractures after polytrauma.

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Manipulative treatments for pain are very widely used nowadays by a variety of physicians. These treatment modalities are generally safe, but various studies have reported serious complications. This report presents the case of a 78-year-old male patient with a history of Parkinson’s disease, who was diagnosed with a right hip fracture that occurred as a result of physical manipulative treatment. He underwent a cemented hemi-arthroplasty as appropriate surgical treatment of his condition. Manipulative treatments can result in minor and major complications ranging from simple sprains and rib fractures to cerebrovascular accidents and death. The frequency of these events seems to be rare; however, no robust studies are present and further investigations are urgently needed. Hip fractures as a result of this treatment have not been previously mentioned. This is the first reported case in the literature of a hip fracture resulting from manipulative treatment. Primary care physicians and orthopedists should be aware of the possibility of this outcome and rule it out whenever necessary.