Is surgery always indicated in rachitic coronal knee deformities? Our experience in 198 knees.

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the analgesic effect of preoperative ropivacaine with or without tramadol for femoral nerve block in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS:14 men and 46 women aged 59 to 80 years who were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade I or II and were scheduled for TKA were randomised to receive...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Tang Q,Li X,Yu L,Hao Y,Lu G

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resection and reconstruction using a vascularised fibular graft is a viable alternative treatment for congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia, although distal junctional nonunion and residual deformity are known complications that are difficult to treat. We illustrate 2 cases in which bony union was achieved following ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Sulaiman AR,Nordin S,Faisham WI,Zulmi W,Halim AS

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the male osteoporosis risk estimation score (MORES) and the osteoporosis self-assessment screening tool (OST) score as a means of screening for osteoporosis in men. METHODS:Records of 113 Indonesian men aged 50 to 91 (mean, 71) years who underwent evaluation of bone mineral density (T-score) using ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Fransiska Y,Tiksnadi B,Chaidir R,Ismiarto YD

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Provision of soft-tissue coverage for defects in the distal leg and foot is a challenge, especially in patients with multiple injuries and major soft-tissue defects. Major flap reconstruction requires expertise and the results are variable, with high morbidity. We report a case in which a reverse flow sural fasciocuta...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ip KC,Lee KB,Shen WY

更新日期：2008-12-01 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 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：:Tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) often lead to chronic wrist pain. The commonly used 2-needle outside-in and inside-out suturing techniques require an extra incision to tie the sutures subcutaneously. We use a practical and cost-effective arthroscopic technique for treatment of peripheral Palmer t...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Mahajan RH,Kim SJ,Song DH,Kang YH,Park KY

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study is performed to identify risk factors for delirium in osteoporotic hip fractures and to evaluate the hospitalization cost and clinical outcomes of delirium in osteoporotic hip. METHODS:A total of 221 patients with osteoporotic hip fractures were assessed for eligibility between 2010 and 2014. Among ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kim JY,Yoo JH,Kim E,Kwon KB,Han BR,Cho Y,Park JH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim is to analyze the functional outcomes of patients of giant cell tumor (GCT) of distal radius treated with ulnar translocation and wrist arthrodesis. METHODS:Study included 25 patients of aggressive GCT of distal radius, resected and reconstructed using ulnar translocation and wrist arthrodesis. Th...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Salunke AA,Shah J,Warikoo V,Chakraborty A,Pokharkar H,Chen Y,Pruthi M,Pandit J

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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:The purpose of this article is to explore the real-life practice of clinical management of humeral shaft fracture associated with traumatic radial nerve palsy among orthopedic trauma surgeons. METHODS:Two hundred seventy-nine orthopedic surgeons worldwide reviewed 10 real cases of a humeral shaft fracture asso...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Giordano V,Belangero W,Pires RE,Labronici PJ,Clinical Decision Rules Group.

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The effect of leg dominance on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has been studied with some studies noting a propensity for injuries in the non-dominant leg. Its effect on post-ACL reconstruction recovery, however, is not well known. The authors hypothesize that dominant limb injuries undergo rehab...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Boo HC,Howe TS,Koh JS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the outcome of retrograde locked nailing for aseptic supracondylar femoral nonunions following failed locked plating. METHODS:Records of 20 men and 4 women aged 20 to 57 (mean, 39) years who underwent retrograde locked intramedullary nailing for aseptic supracondylar femoral nonunion following failed...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Wu CC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 7-year-old girl presented with a 2-day history of acute neck pain without any preceding injury. The pain was around the left posterior paraspinal muscle and was aggravated by neck movement. There was no neurological abnormality; white cell count and inflammatory markers were slightly elevated. Radiology of the cervi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Li CH,Lui TH,Ngai WK

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Fingertip replantation is a challenging and technically demanding procedure. A variety of venous drainage techniques have been attempted for successful fingertip replantation. We present a new venous drainage technique, known as serial multifocal incision for fingertip replantation. METHODS:Between 2006 and 20...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Kim DH,Yang S,Seo KB,Kwak SH,Rhee SJ,Ahn TY,Lee SH

更新日期：2019-01-01 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:Hoffa fractures are uncommon intra-articular fractures of femoral condyle in coronal plane. The purpose of our study is to assess radiologic and functional outcome in operatively treated Hoffa fractures. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 32 patients of isolated Hoffa fracture from January 2010 to March 2015....

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Trikha V,Das S,Gaba S,Agrawal P

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Recently, several in vitro biomechanical studies that used dual small locking plate fixation for humeral shaft fractures have investigated. However, in vivo studies about dual plate fixation for humeral shaft fractures are limited. The purpose of our study was to report the outcomes of dual small plating for...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Seo JB,Heo K,Yang JH,Yoo JS

更新日期：2019-05-01 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

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：PURPOSE:To report our experience with the PRECICE nail for limb lengthening in 23 patients. METHODS:Records of 15 female and 8 male patients aged 14 to 38 (mean, 23.6) years who underwent lengthening of the tibia (n=6) or femur (n=21) using the PRECICE nail were reviewed. The reasons for lengthening included trauma (n...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Karakoyun O,Sokucu S,Erol MF,Kucukkaya M,Kabukçuoğlu YS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic muscle infarction of the peroneus brevis is a rare complication of diabetes mellitus. It often presents with an acute leg pain without any obvious signs. Due to poor awareness of this condition, it is often misdiagnosed and results in anxiety of the patient and unnecessary investigations. It is ominous as it ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Lim YW,Thamboo TP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implication of gait speed, which is a prerequisite for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in older patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). METHODS:This study was conducted in a total of 235 patients with LSS who underwent surgical treatment. The state of sarcopenia an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Sakai Y,Wakao N,Matsui H,Tomita K,Watanabe T,Iida H

更新日期：2020-01-01 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:Various modes of therapy have been directed at breaking the vicious cycle at early stage of synovitis in haemophilia patients. This study was planned to assess the short-term clinico-radiological outcome of chronic knee synovitis among haemophilia A patients post phosphorus-32 (P-32) radiosynoviorthesis. METHO...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)

authors： Ty P,Menon J,Ar N,Halanaik D,Kramadhari H

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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