Does high flexion after total knee replacement really improve our patients' quality of life at a short-term follow-up? : a comparative case-control study with hyperflex PFC Sigma versus a Triathlon knee series.

abstract：PURPOSE:This study describes a case series of 15 patients with radial head fractures who underwent radial head excision using an arthroscopic technique. METHODS:Over a four year period, 15 patients (average age 49.6 years) who had sustained a radial head or radial neck fracture underwent an arthroscopic excision of th...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Wijeratna M,Bailey KA,Pace A,Tytherleigh-Strong G,Van Rensburg L,Kent M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversies regarding the treatment of advanced tuberculosis of the knee still exist. We retrospectively investigated protocols of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and their efficacy in patients with advanced tuberculosis. METHODS:Nine TKAs associated with advanced tuberculosis were performed at our institut...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Zeng M,Xie J,Wang L,Hu Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective procedure for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); however, it is sometimes difficult to complete for severe cases because of femoral head dislocation, dysplasia of the acetabulum and the femur, disparity in limb length, soft tissue contraction, and muscular atr...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Wu X,Li SH,Lou LM,Cai ZD

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is currently an increased interest in the use of electro surgery in arthroscopy. Since the introduction of the bipolar arthroscopic radiofrequency (RF) wand, it has started to replace the classic Bovie monopolar probe on the assumption that the new technology provides multifunctional devices, combining both tiss...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Diab MA,Fernandez GN,Elsorafy K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated the clinical efficacy and feasibility of one-stage posterior internal fixation, debridement and interbody thoracic fusion in the treatment of thoracic tuberculosis. METHODS:Sixty adult patients with monosegmental thoracic tuberculosis were studied retrospectively: 34 men and 26 women with an avera...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Zhang H,Huang S,Guo H,Ge L,Sheng B,Wang Y,Guo C,Tang M

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：:Between 1991 and 2002 we treated 48 patients surgically for thoracolumbar burst fractures associated with flexion-distraction injury of the posterior elements. The degree of kyphotic deformity and the degree of vertebral wedging deformity were measured on plain lateral radiographs. The spinal canal compromise was meas...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Tezer M,Ozturk C,Aydogan M,Mirzanli C,Talu U,Hamzaoglu A

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of addition of antibiotics into cement powder on the shear properties of the cement-metal interface. The approach involved adding 800 mg of teicoplanin to 40 g bone cement powder in the t-800 group, 1,600 mg teicoplanin in the t-1,600 group, and no antibiotic in...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Kilicoglu O,Koyuncu LO,Ozden VE,Bozdag E,Sunbuloglu E,Yazicioglu O

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Traditionally, valgus knee deformity is predominately corrected by stabilisation with a plate inserted via the medial approach to the supracondylar region of the femur. However, this technique is unfavourable from both a biomechanical and a biological point of view. A revised retrograde dynamic locked nailing w...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Wu CC

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether cement-augmented screw osteosynthesis results in stability comparable to conventional fixed-angle locking plate osteosynthesis using cadaveric bones to model a Sanders type 2B fracture. METHODS:Seven pairs of fresh frozen human calcanei and the corresponding...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Rausch S,Klos K,Wolf U,Gras M,Simons P,Brodt S,Windolf M,Gueorguiev B

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:Total medial meniscectomy was carried out on 30 mature rabbits; subsequent regeneration of the meniscus and degenerative joint changes were observed. Out of 30 knees, 22 had regenerated menisci and 10 of these had not developed gross degenerative changes after 6 months. Collagen fibres were arranged irregularly in the...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Moon MS,Kim YS

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effects of rotator cuff tear (RCT) and its severity on shoulder proprioception. METHODS:We studied 132 consecutive patients (67 M-65 F; mean age ± SD, 66.03 ± 9.04; range, 43-78) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Tear size was determined intra-operatively. The control group includ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Gumina S,Camerota F,Celletti C,Venditto T,Candela V

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate concentrated autologous bone marrow aspirate transplantation (CABMAT) treatment for corticosteroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Bone marrow was aspirated from iliac crests, concentrated on a conventional manual blood b...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Yoshioka T,Mishima H,Akaogi H,Sakai S,Li M,Ochiai N

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports in the literature have suggested a high incidence of congenital deformities, including congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), in many Pacific Islands. This study performed a retrospective analysis of cases of CTEV in an isolated region of Papua New Guinea over a 2-year period. Data was collected on the inciden...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Culverwell AD,Tapping CR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This was a retrospective study to evaluate clinical characteristics of patients who developed symptomatic spinal epidural haematoma (SSEH) after spinal surgery. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to determine clinical parameters associated with the development of SSEH after spinal surgery, and to discuss clinica...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Zeng XJ,Wang W,Zhao Z,Li M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Relatively little is known about the extent to which periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) affect the patient's long-term quality of life (QoL). Our study aim was to assess the effect of a periprosthetic infection on our patients' QoL. METHODS:We collected data retrospectively of patients who had undergone sur...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Helwig P,Morlock J,Oberst M,Hauschild O,Hübner J,Borde J,Südkamp NP,Konstantinidis L

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：:We reviewed a series of consecutive total hip replacements with cemented femoral components. Modern cementing techniques were followed in all cases, but two different medullary plugs were used-one was polyethylene and the other bioabsorbable gelatin. Cement mantle quality and plug migration were assessed by three diff...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ilizaliturri VM Jr,Bobadilla G,Espinosa R,Garin DE,Chaidez PA,Valero FS,Aguilera JM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recently, endoprosthesis reconstruction has been used for scapular malignant tumours. Our aim is to present and evaluate the clinical indications, peri-operative technique, and mid-term clinical results. METHODS:Scapular hemiarthroplasty after total scapulectomy has been performed in 15 patients between 2011 a...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Min L,Zhou Y,Tang F,Zhang W,Luo Y,Duan H,Tu C

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied human specimens and compared data on cartilage thickness measurements with magnetic resonance imaging by using an image analysing system with corresponding histological sections in the middle of each sector. The findings are based on 768 measurements in 26 knee joints. Overall, there was very good magnetic ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Kladny B,Martus P,Schiwy-Bochat KH,Weseloh G,Swoboda B

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare two groups of patients who underwent two different arthroscopic procedures for repair of articular-sided partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs). MATERIALS:This is a comparative prospective study of two methods for repair of partial cuff tears: Thirty-two patients underwent arthroscopic rotato...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Franceschi F,Papalia R,Del Buono A,Vasta S,Costa V,Maffulli N,Denaro V

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical efficacy of Histoacryl (cyanoacrylate, N-asetil 2 butyl sistein) in meniscal tear repair. In our study, the primary stability of three different repair techniques in delaying the formation of a gap of 2 mm was investigated. A meniscal tear was repaired wit...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ayan I,Colak M,Comelekoglu U,Milcan A,Ogenler O,Oztuna V,Kuyurtar F

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the X-rays of 109 patients with 115 primary total hip replacements utilizing a lateral flare cementless stem to assess axial migration and stability. The average follow-up was 48.6 (24-104) months. The average subsidence at 2 years was 0.32 mm, remaining at a level below 1 mm for the duration of the follow...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Leali A,Fetto J,Insler H,Elfenbein D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The two-stage revision protocol is the gold standard for controlling and treating low-grade prosthetic joint infections of total hip and total knee arthroplasty. The antibiotic pause for diagnostic reasons before reconstruction (stage two) is discussed in relation to the persistence of the infection and th...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Mühlhofer HML,Knebel C,Pohlig F,Feihl S,Harrasser N,Schauwecker J,von Eisenhart-Rothe R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was undertaken to prospectively analyse, at a mean five-year follow-up, the clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes in patients who developed postoperative acute septic knee arthritis following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using hamstring autograft. We also assessed the eff...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Abdel-Aziz A,Radwan YA,Rizk A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The laminae were removed from the lower lumbar spines of five cadavers within four hours of death. A short length of rubber tube was inserted between the nerve roots and the lumbar disc and the tension monitored using semiconductor pressure transducers. The angulatory stresses exerted on the lumbar nerve roots during ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sugiura K,Yoshida T,Katoh S,Mimatsu M

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Traditional classification systems for tibial plateau fractures (TPF) are based on simple radiographs, and intra- and inter-observer variability is low. The aim was to assess intra- and inter-observer variability using traditional systems and some recently described classification systems of TPF in the interpre...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Millán-Billi A,Gómez-Masdeu M,Ramírez-Bermejo E,Ibañez M,Gelber PE

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder with an acrylic Judet hip prosthesis, inserted after the excision of a giant cell tumour of the head of the humerus, which functioned well for 39 years. ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Zamudio L,Gil-Orbezo F,Hernandez-Mercado G

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00