Lumbar fractures involving five vertebrae: a case report.

abstract：:We report 3 patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) secondary to a sacral fracture. The difficulty in early diagnosis of CES and the lack of evidence and guidance on treatment are highlighted. When there is a sacral fracture, CES should be suspected. Thorough clinical examination including digital rectal examination...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Aresti N,Murugachandran G,Shetty R

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently performed reconstructive surgery in the knee. Biomechanical studies have shown that double bundle (DB) reconstruction is better than single bundle (SB) reconstruction with regard to rotational stability. It is postulated that resectio...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Chia ZY,Chee JN,Bin-Abd-Razak HR,Lie DT,Chang PC

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the treatment of an uncommonly late presentation of a recurrent parosteal osteosarcoma of the distal femur. The osteosarcoma had originally been detected 20 years earlier, and had been treated with wide excision and mega-prosthesis to reconstruct the femur. The tumour recurred in close proximity to the fem...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Lau TW,Wong JW,Yip DK,Chien EP,Shek TW,Wong LL

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 11-year-old girl presented with a progressive swelling of the right elbow after a contusion. Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a densely calcified lesion with no periosteal reaction or fracture. The underlying bone and muscles had normal signal intensity. A bone scan revealed increased uptake over t...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Leung YY,Lai R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess distance changes between the femoral and tibial attachment points of 3 different anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tunnel entry positions throughout the range of knee motion in cadaveric knees. METHODS:The ACLs of 11 fresh-frozen cadaveric knees (from 6 men and 5 women) were removed using radiofrequen...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Smith JO,Yasen S,Risebury MJ,Wilson AJ

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumours and metastases of the spine are extremely stressful for patients, especially for elderly multimorbid patients. The modern cavity/coblation method offers a very good therapeutic alternative for such patients. The goal of this article was to evaluate and present the characteristics, significance, opportunities, ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Dabravolski D,Eßer J,Lahm A,Merk H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effectiveness of sympathetic skin response in evaluating peripheral sympathetic nerve activity of patients with spinal cord injury, and to report on the basic properties of sympathetic skin response. METHODS:Sympathetic skin response evoked by electrical stimulation was recorded from the palms an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ogura T,Kubo T,Lee K,Katayama Y,Kira Y,Aramaki S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and the acute phase C-reactive protein (CRP) blood concentrations after lumbar spine fusion may be affected by age. The purpose of this prospective observational study was to assess postoperative serum levels of pro-inflammatory IL-6 and CRP after instrumented lumbar spine fusion surgery. W...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Repo JP,Häkkinen AH,Porkka T,Häkkinen K,Kautiainen H,Kyrölä K,Neva MH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study assessed the levels of soluble tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) and matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) in the synovial fluid from osteoarthritic knees to determine their role as well as the relationship between these levels and the severity of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Hwang IY,Youm YS,Cho SD,Choi SW,Bae MH,Park SJ,Kim HW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate short-term clinical and radiological results of extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) tendon ball arthroplasty for treatment of late-stage Kienböck's disease. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed data of 19 patients suffering from Kienböck's treated with ECRL tendon ball ar...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Aslantürk O,Ertem K,Ergen E,Köroğlu M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine risk factors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Indian patients undergoing surgery for pelvic-acetabular fractures. METHODS:48 men and 8 women aged 17 to 61 (mean, 36) years who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for pelvic-acetabular fractures were evaluated for VTE in the postoperati...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Sen RK,Kumar A,Tripathy S,Aggarwal S,Khandelwal N

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 41-year-old man with multiple epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the left foot and ankle. The patient was treated with curettage and fixation with 2 separate plates, but later developed local infection. Owing to the potential for malignancy, below-knee amputation was suggested, but the patient declined...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Bisbinas I,Karabouta Z,Georgiannos D,Lampridis V,Badekas A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 30-year-old haemophilic man with a pelvic pseudotumour compressing adjacent structures causing pain and swelling and destruction of surrounding soft tissues and bones. He underwent evacuation of the pseudotumour, acetabular reconstruction using the Harrington procedure, and total hip arthroplasty. ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kamal AF,Sukrisman L,Dilogo IH,Priyamurti H,Qomaruzzaman MN

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In vivo three-dimensional (3D) kinematics of the scapula after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) have been sparsely investigated. The aim of this study was to analyze static and dynamic kinematic alterations of the scapula after rTSA in vivo with the use of computer-aided 3D reconstruction program. ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kim E,Jang T,Park HJ,Ikemoto S,Murase T,Sugamoto K,Hong SW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-year-old right-handed woman was involved in a traffic accident and landed on the right arm while the right shoulder was in flexion. She experienced pain and severe impairment of right shoulder motion immediately following the accident. She was misdiagnosed with a fractured proximal humerus with no displacement an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Takase K,Watanabe A,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare early outcome of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for lytic versus degenerative spondylolisthesis. METHODS:14 women and 8 men aged 20 to 60 (mean, 36) years underwent TLIF for lytic (n=15) or degenerative (n=7) spondylolisthesis. Of the 15 patients with lytic spondylolisthesis, 9 involv...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ali Y,Najmus-Sakeb,Rahman M,Mhamud S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spondylolysis is a major cause of back pain in children and adolescents. The prevalence of spondylolysis depends on the sex, race, and congenital abnormality. These biases suggest hereditary predisposition as an etiology of spondylolysis. However, no conclusive evidence still exists regarding the inheritance for spond...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yurube T,Kakutani K,Okamoto K,Manabe M,Maeno K,Yoshikawa M,Sha N,Kuroda R,Nishida K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the quality of reduction and clinical outcomes by using Percutaneous Distractor and Subtalar Arthroscopy Closed Reduction followed by Internal Fixation (PDSA-CRIF) in the intra-articular calcaneal fracture. METHODS:A consecutive case series of 453 patients with 507 displaced intra-articular calcane...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Gao D,Wong TM,Fang C,Leung FK,Li X,Jia B,Wang Y,Yu B

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sacral insufficiency fractures (SIFs) can cause severe lower back pain and immobility, which have limited therapeutic options. No previous studies have compared clinical outcomes and radiographic findings of sacroplasty with or without balloon assistance for the treatment of SIFs. METHODS:Forty-five patients w...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yang SC,Tsai TT,Chen HS,Fang CJ,Kao YH,Tu YK

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Expandable endoprosthesis allows limb salvage in children with an option to leading a better life. However, the revision rate and implant-related complications impose as a limitation in the skeletal immature. This study investigates the functional outcomes and complications related to expandable endoprosthesis ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ajit Singh V,Earnest Kunasingh D,Haseeb A,Yasin NF

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine possible causes of publication bias in the orthopaedic literature so as to avoid inappropriate clinical decisions based on reviews of the literature. METHODS:Two reviewers independently reviewed abstracts presented to the 1999 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting. Data pertaining ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Harris IA,Mourad M,Kadir A,Solomon MJ,Young JM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neck manipulation is associated with spinal cord injury. However, occurrence of such cases is infrequent. This article presents a 33-year-old gentleman who sustained acute tetraplegia after neck manipulation. The aim of this case report is to create awareness that vigorous neck manipulation could cause injury to the s...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ling TH,Zakaria AF,Abdullah AT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the short-term ambulatory function of elderly patients after fixation of unstable intertrochanteric fractures with either the AO-ASIF proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) device or the dynamic hip screw (DHS). METHODS:63 patients aged 60 years or older underwent fixation for unstable intertroc...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Chua IT,Rajamoney GN,Kwek EB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a modified surgical technique developed to enhance the classical irrigation and debridement procedure to improve the possibilities of retaining an infected total knee arthroplasty. This technique, debridement antibiotic pearls and retention of the implant (DAPRI), aims to remove the intra-articular biofilm...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Calanna F,Chen F,Risitano S,Vorhies JS,Franceschini M,Giori NJ,Indelli PF

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the tibial articular cartilage and histology of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in osteoarthritic knees so as to determine predictors of PCL degeneration. METHODS:23 advanced osteoarthritic knees (mean patient age, 61 years) treated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were prospectively studie...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Aggarwal AK,Goel A,Radotra BD

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the intra- and inter-observer reproducibility of the Gartland radiographic classification for supracondylar humeral fractures in children. METHODS:Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of 50 supracondylar humeral fractures in children were graded on 2 separate occasions by 4 orthopaedic surgeons ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Heal J,Bould M,Livingstone J,Blewitt N,Blom AW

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 84-year-old man who was receiving oral anticoagulation therapy presented with complete lumbar plexus palsy caused by a massive psoas haematoma. Conservative treatment rather than drainage of the haematoma was undertaken, because of the risk of bleeding complications and mortality. At the one-year follow-up, the pat...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Conesa X,Ares O,Seijas R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the long-term effects of hip arthrodesis in terms of gait adaptations. METHODS:Motion analysis was performed on 9 patients who underwent unilateral hip arthrodesis between 1979 and 1991. A standard clinical gait analysis 3-dimensional model for the lower limb was used to calculate the effect of the ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Thambyah A,Hee HT,Das De S,Lee SM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the relationship between posterolateral reconstruction, abductor muscle strength, and femoral offset following total hip arthroplasty. METHODS:Of 28 patients (56 limbs) we assessed, 12 underwent posterolateral reconstruction (reconstruction group) and 16 did not (non-reconstruction group). Isometri...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yamaguchi T,Naito M,Asayama I,Ishiko T

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the compression and flexural strength of bone cement mixed with 0 ml, 1 ml, or 2 ml of blood. METHODS:High viscosity polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) loaded with or without gentamicin was used. Blood was collected from total knee arthroplasty patients. In the same operating room, one pack of cement eac...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tan JH,Koh BT,Ramruttun AK,Wang W

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00