Correlation between survival and tumour characteristics in patients with chondrosarcoma.

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：PURPOSE:Joint pain is the most common symptom of osteoarthritis (OA); however, its mechanism remains unclarified. The present study investigated hindlimb motion during locomotion on the treadmill using a three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis system with high-speed cameras to evaluate whether this method can be used as...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Makii Y,Asaka M,Setogawa S,Fujiki S,Hosaka Y,Yano F,Oka H,Tanaka S,Fukui N,Yanagihara D,Saito T

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopic skills training. METHODS:A routine diagnostic arthroscopic exercise using a porcine knee was performed. A checklist of 10 tasks was used in the training and the time taken to complete the checklist was evaluated, and the Arthrosco...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kim HJ,Kim DH,Kyung HS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The web version of Fracture Risk Assessment (FRAX) tool is widely used in many countries to predict the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture (MF) and hip fracture (HF) rate. However, other FRAX tools, calculator older version (first generation), calculator new version (second generation), and...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Xu G,Yamamoto N,Hayashi K,Takeuchi A,Miwa S,Igarashi K,Taniguchi Y,Araki Y,Yonezawa H,Morinaga S,Tsuchiya H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is an extremely common form of chronic joint disease which can affect the knees and other joints of older adults, leading to debilitating disability in the knee and consequent reduction in quality of life. Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are effective f...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Wu Q,Luo X,Xiong Y,Liu G,Wang J,Chen X,Mi B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of longitudinal forearm instability remains challenging. Chronic forearm stability may be overcome by reconstruction of the interosseous ligament (IOL). Despite the bands of the IOL being inseparable, studies of the IOL have focused on the central band (CB), but have neglected the proximal (PB) an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kholinne E,Kwak JM,Sun Y,Koh KH,Jeon IH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open reduction and internal fixation for unstable fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle (Neer type II) is not complication-free. Most clavicle fractures can be successfully treated by conservative methods. Neer type II fractures have a reportedly high rate of nonunion, therefore internal fixation is recommended...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Charity RM,Haidar SG,Ghosh S,Tillu AB

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sacropelvic fixation continues to present challenges when involved in the adult spinal deformity correction. The S2 alar iliac (S2AI) fixation is commonly used in sacropelvic fixation. Several techniques, including intraoperative navigation and freehand technique, were used for S2AI screws placement. The aim of...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Zhou Z,Zeng Z,Yu H,Xiong J,Liu Z,Zhou R,Wan W,Pan Z,Chen L,Cao K

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report on 14 consecutive cases of occipitocervical fixation. METHODS:Records of 8 men and 6 women aged 40 to 81 (mean, 57) years who underwent occipitocervical fixation and were followed up for a minimum of 2 years were retrospectively reviewed. Neurological grading was assessed before and after surgery usi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tan KJ,Hee HT

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure rate of rotator cuff repair is high. Regenerative techniques using material scaffolds, stem cells, and growth factors help augment repair and regenerate tissue. We reviewed the literature of various regenerative techniques in terms of (1) enhancing the repair process, (2) tissue regeneration, (3) mechanica...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ahmad Z,Henson F,Wardale J,Noorani A,Tytherleigh-Strong G,Rushton N

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to analyze the survival of the Echelon® femoral stems in revision hip surgeries in patients with Paprosky I-IIIA femoral defects. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Sixty-six patients (70 hips) who underwent revision hip surgery with at least 3 years of follow-up data were included in the stud...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ahmet S,İsmet KÖ,Mehmet E,Eren Y,Remzi T,Önder Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Defective mineralization of osteoid matrix prior to physeal closure causes rickets. Poor calcification of the cartilage matrix in the zone of provisional calcification causes flattened skull, rachitic rosary, bowed legs, coxa vara and brittle bones. The recent literature has seen an increase in the inciden...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Prakash J,Mehtani A,Sud A,Reddy BK

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare stability after anterior instrumentation alone versus modified combined anterior and posterior instrumentation for burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine in calves. METHODS:Thoracolumbar spines of 10 calves were used. An axial compression force was applied on each specimen using a material-testi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tezeren G,Gumus C,Bulut O,Tukenmez M,Oztemur Z,Sever G

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the functional outcome and local recurrence rate of 29 patients who underwent segmental excision or intralesional curettage with adjuvant therapy for giant cell tumour (GCT) of bone. METHODS:Records of 17 men and 12 women (mean age, 30.17 years) who underwent segmental excision (n=18) or intralesiona...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Yacob O,Umer M,Gul M,Qadir I

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether the activity of peripheral sympathetic nerves in animals with spinal cord injury can be controlled using therapeutic electrical stimulation. METHODS:The spinal cords of 6 Wistar rats were severed at T12/T13 disk level and were given continuous therapeutic electrical stimulation. Microneurogr...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Mikami Y,Ogura T,Kubo T,Kira Y,Aramaki S

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to clarify the indication for opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) in terms of lower limb alignment to achieve satisfactory clinical results. METHODS:Ninety-two patients (98 knees) with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis were investigated in this study. The average foll...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kamada S,Shiota E,Saeki K,Kiyama T,Maeyama A,Yamamoto T

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the outcome of fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) using the Fyxis plate and compression screws. METHODS:Medical records of 12 men and 39 women (54 feet) aged 28 to 74 (mean, 58) years who underwent primary fusion of the first MTPJ using the Fyxis plate and compression screws for hal...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Marudanayagam A,Appan SV

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify factors related to knee flexion after total knee arthroplasty in a Chinese population. METHODS:Records of 242 total knee arthroplasties were retrospectively reviewed. The parameters evaluated were age, gender, diagnosis, preoperative knee flexion and extension, preoperative flexion arc, tibiofemora...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Li PH,Wong YC,Wai YL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the mid-term outcome of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the medial third of the patellar tendon as the bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) graft. METHODS:79 men (34 right knees and 45 left knees) aged 20 to 52 (mean, 28) years underwent ACL reconstruction using the medial third o...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Marimuthu K,Joshi N,Sharma M,Sharma CS,Bhargava R,Rajawat AS,Rangdal SS

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate 12 patients with delayed or nonunion of bones treated with bone marrow injections. METHODS:6 men and 6 women aged 15 to 70 (mean, 45) years underwent bone marrow injections for delayed union (n=2) or atrophic non-union (n=10) of the ulna (n=6), femur (n=3), humerus (n=2), or metacarpal (n=1). Bone ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Singh AK,Shetty S,Saraswathy JJ,Sinha A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the accuracy of total knee replacements (TKRs) performed using CT-based patient-specific instrumentation by postoperative CT scan. METHOD:Approval from the Ethics Committee was granted prior to commencement of this study. Fifty prospective and consecutive patients who had undergone TKR (Evolis, Medac...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Nabavi A,Olwill CM,Do M,Wanasawage T,Harris IA

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Acetabular wedge augmentation is a useful technique and is recommended in situations where cup revision is likely to be excessively difficult. Numerous augmentation designs that improve the stability of the hip are now available in the market. Occasionally, however, these devices are not readily available, particularl...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kamath S,Campbell AC

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although polyethylene wear particles have been implicated in osteolysis and implant loosening, this study is the first to test whether chemical eluates extracted from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) could also be involved in this process. Eluates were prepared from UHMWPE bar stock and examined for t...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Wang KY,Horne JG,Devane PA,Wilson T,Miller JH

更新日期：2001-06-01 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:To compare the outcome of fixed-bearing posterior-stabilised versus cruciate-substituting prostheses in 46 patients who underwent primary bilateral total knee replacement (TKR). METHODS:Records of 35 women and 11 men aged 54 to 78 (mean, 67) years who underwent primary bilateral TKR for osteoarthritis (n=44) a...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tang YH,Wong WK,Wong HL

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong, and to identify factors associated with work resumption. METHODS:57 men and 8 women aged 20 to 56 (mean, 39) years who had a more than 3-month history of low back pain and were unr...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Luk KD,Wan TW,Wong YW,Cheung KM,Chan KY,Cheng AC,Kwan MW,Law KK,Lee PW,Cheing GL

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of preoperative comorbidity status (defined by the Deyo index) on hospital mortality, postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and hospital costs for shoulder arthroplasty patients. METHODS:The overall mean hospital mortality and postoperative complication rates, and length ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Humphries W,Jain N,Pietrobon R,Socolowski F,Cook C,Higgins L

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To describe the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic fixation of displaced posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fractures with/without associated tibia plateau fractures using an adjustable loop suspensory fixation device. METHODS:Four male patients who have sustained PCL tibia avulsion fractures with/...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Han F,Pearce CJ,Lee BCS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00