Orthopaedic complications in sickle cell disease. A comparative study from two regions in Saudi Arabia.

abstract：:We have reviewed 109 out of 122 operations performed for malunion of the distal radius. An excellent or good result was achieved in 80%, with 3% poor and 7% mediocre. Complications occurred in 12.6%. Accurate assessment of the frontal and sagittal angles of the articular surface of the distal radius was necessary in p...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sennwald G,Fischer W,Stähelin A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The increase in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections is currently a major health care problem. Vancomycin is still often the first-line anti-microbiological agent for treating such infections; however, a recent decline in efficacy of vancomycin in MRSA infections has raised concerns and...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Helbig L,Simank HG,Lorenz H,Putz C,Wölfl C,Suda AJ,Moghaddam A,Schmidmaier G,Guehring T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report seven cases of desmoid tumors of the extremities. A tumour less than a few centimetres in size is best removed by wide local excision. Large growths should also be excised, but efforts should be made to preserve the vessels and nerves, since malignant transformation and metastases do not occur. Irra...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Vizkelety T,Szendröi M

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fixed multiplane deformities around the hip representing a combination of rotational, angular, and leg-length discrepancies are disabling for the patient and pose a challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon. We describe a joint-preserving, one-stage procedure to address these complex problems using an intertrochanteric os...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Marti RK,ten Holder EJ,Kloen P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fractures of the tibial shaft were treated by early weight-bearing in a below knee patellar tendon bearing plaster cast. The rate of union, and the range of knee and ankle motion were assessed. Ninety-five per cent had good or excellent results. This method of treatment is particularly valuable in the thir...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ahmad S,Mam MK,Sethi TS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteosarcoma, the most common type of primary malignant tumour that develops in bone, can be classified into several different sub-types. While the majority of osteosarcomas are highly malignant, there are some low-grade variants. Since the introduction of chemotherapy into the multi-modal treatment regimen of high-gr...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Carrle D,Bielack SS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is debatable whether high-flexion (HF) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) designs will improve postoperative flexion and function or will diminish the need for manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA). We retrospectively analysed range of motion (ROM), flexion, Knee Society Score (KSS), and rate of MUA in a consecutive grou...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Malik A,Salas A,Ben Ari J,Ma Y,González Della Valle A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this non-randomised prospective study was to evaluate the short-term outcome of Gamma nail and dynamic hip screw (DHS) fixation in the treatment of subtrochanteric hip fractures due to low-energy trauma in the elderly. All of the 1,624 femoral hip fractures in 1,511 patients of the Oulu Hospital, aged over ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Saarenpää I,Heikkinen T,Jalovaara P

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with acute compression of the spinal cord by a spontaneous extra-dural haematoma. This rare condition is often misdiagnosed. We believe that an urgent MRI scan is indicated in patients presenting with progressive neurological deficit following spinal trauma. This allows the diagnosis of extra-dur...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Mustafa M,Subramanian N

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deterioration of gait in adolescent and adult patients with cerebral palsy can be associated with multiple factors. Multilevel surgery (MLS) is one option in adults with cerebral palsy to improve gait function with encouraging short-term results. It is a question whether these improvements are maintained ove...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Putz C,Blessing AK,Erhard S,Fiethen K,Geisbüsch A,Niklasch M,Döderlein L,Wolf SI,Dreher T

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Several studies have investigated effectiveness of fibrin spray or bipolar sealer to control peri-operative bleeding and reduce the need for blood transfusion, but a direct comparison between the two methods has not been previously performed. We conducted a prospective randomised trial, with standard electrocau...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Falez F,Meo A,Panegrossi G,Favetti F,La Cava F,Casella F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the clinical effect of modified Judet quadricepsplasty (MJ) combined with patella traction designed by ourselves in the treatment of knee joint rigidity after a femoral fracture. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 21 patients with stiff knee joint after a femoral fractur...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Shen Z,Deng Y,Peng A,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to select factors related to the prognosis and curative effect for posterolateral fusion (PLF) of lumbar low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis (LGIS). Of 125 patients who accepted PLF treatment, 119 obtained solid union in this prospective study. Statistical analysis was used to evaluate ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ming-li F,Hui-liang S,Yi-min Y,Huai-jian H,Qing-ming Z,Cao-Li

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tendon sheaths of extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) and abductor pollicis longus (APL), obtained from four patients with de Quervain's disease were studied by light and electron microscopy. Three different layers were identified in the sheath which was much thicker than normal. Both the outer and the middle layers ha...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ippolito E,Postacchini F,Scola E,Bellocci M,De Martino C

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been extensively studied in various diseases. However, the relationship between PLR and hip fracture remains unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether PLR would be an independent prognostic factor in elderly hip fracture patients. METHODS:Between January ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Wang Z,Wang H,Yang L,Jiang W,Chen X,Liu Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Studies on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in Saudi Arabia are scarce, and none have reported the knowledge and attitude of the procedure in Saudi Arabia. Our study aims to measure the knowledge and attitude of TKA among the adult Saudi population. METHODS:To encompass a representative sample of this cross-secti...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Al-Mohrej OA,Alshammari FO,Aljuraisi AM,Bin Amer LA,Masuadi EM,Al-Kenani NS

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following amputation of a limb for osteosarcoma, the tumour was serially transferred to nude mice. The rate of growth was determined and the inhibitory effect of Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin and 5-Fluorouracil was assessed in three separate experimental animal groups. In the tumour studied. Cyclophosphamide produced t...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Munehiro C

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We applied four published classifications for assessment of heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty (Arcq, Brooker, DeLee and Della Valle [1, 2, 5, 6]. The average incidence of heterotopic ossification varied from 19.8% to 27.7%. The inter-observer reliability of the various classifications was determine...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Toom A,Fischer K,Märtson A,Rips L,Haviko T

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe fives cases of an unusual type of injury to the wrist which has been seen in Sikhs, an ethnic population in India. It is caused by entrapment of the kara, an iron bangle, which is traditionally worn as one of five compulsory religious symbols. The injuries were an open transtriquetral palmar perilunar disl...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Mittal RL,Sharma RK

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe glenoid bone loss remains a surgical challenge. This condition is known to be associated with high rates of glenoid component failure. PURPOSE:The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of a lateralized metal-backed 15.2-mm keeled baseplate prolonged by a thin 24.8...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Valenti P,Sekri J,Kany J,Nidtahar I,Werthel JD

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reviewed 29 cases of very unstable diaphyseal fractures of the femur in children and adolescents treated by Kuntscher nailing. Follow up was for at least 5 years, and in most cases until after the end of growth. There were no postoperative complications, and the mean overgrowth of the femur was 7.06 mm. There ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Maruenda-Paulino JI,Sanchis-Alfonso V,Gomar-Sancho F,Darder-Prats A,Gasco-Gomez de Membrillera J

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the results of arthroscopic single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS:We systematically searched electronic databases to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in which arthroscopic single-bundle was compared with...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Li X,Xu CP,Song JQ,Jiang N,Yu B

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our experience analysing the risk of fracture amongst allografts in limb-preserving surgery for bone tumours. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed our experience with bone allograft and its major complications when used for limb -preserving operations for bone tumours. Forty-one structural allografts ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Garcia-Coiradas J,Garcia-Maroto R,Cebrian JL,Lopez-Duran L

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acetabular bone loss is a challenging problem in revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA). Severe bone loss is not uncommon especially in periprosthetic joint infection. Surgical options, including revision shells, rings, and cages-with or without bone allograft-are affected by high complication rates and unsatis...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Burastero G,Cavagnaro L,Chiarlone F,Zanirato A,Mosconi L,Felli L,de Lorenzo FDR

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several recent studies have reported accurate and reliable use of patient-specific cutting guides (PSCG) for medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OW-HTO); however, a majority of these are small cases series or ex-vivo reports. The hypothesis of this study was that performing an OW-HTO with PSCG resu...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Chaouche S,Jacquet C,Fabre-Aubrespy M,Sharma A,Argenson JN,Parratte S,Ollivier M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Humans differ from other great ape species in their propensity to develop tears of the rotator cuff. The aim of this study was to compare the anatomical risk factors for subacromial impingement and rotator cuff tears amongst the great apes and to determine which features may be accentuated in humans and therefo...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Craik JD,Mallina R,Ramasamy V,Little NJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Computerized navigation of unicondylar knee arthroplasties (UKA) is not a widespread technique. The lifespan of a UKA depends on the quality of its implantation. We know that overcorrection leads to a rapid extension of the osteoarthritis to the opposite side of the knee and undercorrection to a rapid loosening or ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Saragaglia D,Marques Da Silva B,Dijoux P,Cognault J,Gaillot J,Pailhé R

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:To determine if pre-operative radiologic minimal joint space width (mJSW) is related to the outcome of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (primary hypothesis). Likewise, the aim was to test if pre-operative mJSW is related to prosthesis survival (secondary hypothesis). METHODS:A retrospective comparative a...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Liebensteiner M,Wurm A,Gamper D,Oberaigner W,Dammerer D,Krismer M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has been reported to be associated with a complication rate that is four times that of conventional total shoulder arthroplasty. It is the purpose of this article to identify and understand the most common and most serious complications of RTSA and to review current methods o...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Farshad M,Gerber C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to map the strength distribution of the human patella and correlate it to the subchondral bone plate density obtained by means of computed tomographyosteoabsorptiometry (CT-OAM). METHODS:Measurements were performed at 34 standardized points on each patella. The mineralization patterns...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Hoechel S,Wirz D,Müller-Gerbl M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00