Pulmonary tuberculosis as a source of infection after total hip arthroplasty. A report of two cases.

abstract：:Forty patients with unilateral osteoarthritis of the hip were studied with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry to quantify disuse osteopenia in their affected leg by examining the proximal femur and tibia. Bone loss was assessed as a percentage of the contralateral value which compares bone mineral density of the affecte...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Masuhara K,Kato Y,Ejima Y,Fuji T,Hamada H

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to compare the load-to-failure of different common suturing techniques with a new technique for the medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT). METHODS:Thirty porcine medial menisci were randomly assigned to three suturing techniques used for transtibial pullout repair of the MMP...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Fujii M,Furumatsu T,Xue H,Miyazawa S,Kodama Y,Hino T,Kamatsuki Y,Ozaki T

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Femoroacetabular impingement is a new disease concept for hip disorders in young adults suggested as a major cause of primary hip osteoarthritis in Western countries. However, significant controversy exists regarding the prevalence and contribution of impingement deformities to osteoarthritis in Japan, owing to...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Hashimoto S,Fujishiro T,Hayashi S,Kanzaki N,Nishiyama T,Kurosaka M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Different target areas within the concept of combined cup and stem anteversion have been published for total hip arthroplasty (THA). We asked whether component positioning according to eight standard combined anteversion rules is associated with (1) more physiological gait patterns, (2) higher improvement of ga...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Weber M,Weber T,Woerner M,Craiovan B,Worlicek M,Winkler S,Grifka J,Renkawitz T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Diagnosing periprosthetic infection remains a challenge. Multiplex-PCR and biomarkers such as alpha-defensin are potentially useful and fast methods for detecting periprosthetic infection. This study compared these new methods with clinical assessment, conventional microbiological methods and histo-pathological...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Suda AJ,Tinelli M,Beisemann ND,Weil Y,Khoury A,Bischel OE

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of the international campaign of the bone and joint decade, we aimed to present epidemiological data on the prevalence of major joint complaints in a Central European region. Ten thousand subjects aged between 14 and 65, selected randomly by the Hungarian central office of statistics from three counties in sou...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Horváth G,Than P,Bellyei A,Kránicz J,Illés T

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Information on Magnetic Resonance (MR) features of active and healed lesions in tuberculosis (TB) spine are lacking. We evaluated MRI findings in active and healed proven TB spine to establish the diagnostic features. MATERIALS AND METHOD:Forty-nine consecutive spinal TB patients (20 male; 29 female) diagnosed...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Jain AK,Sreenivasan R,Saini NS,Kumar S,Jain S,Dhammi IK

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：PURPOSE:Despite previous studies the management of Rockwood type III acromioclavicular (AC) dislocations remains controversial and the debate continues about whether patients with Rockwood type III AC injuries should be treated conservatively or operatively. In this study, we will review the current literature and pres...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Korsten K,Gunning AC,Leenen LP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractures around a femoral prosthesis have been treated with plating and additional cement, but this leads to further reduction of bone stock in the proximal femur. Since February 1992, we have dealt with this problem in 12 patients by revision using a long uncemented stem and distal interlocking combined with homolog...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Eingartner C,Volkmann R,Pütz M,Weller S

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ankle sprains are the most common athletic injury. One of five chronic lateral ankle instability patients will require surgery, making operative outcomes crucial. The purpose of this study is to determine if operative method influences failure and complication rates in chronic lateral ankle ligament repair surg...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Araoye I,De Cesar Netto C,Cone B,Hudson P,Sahranavard B,Shah A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the anti-rheumatic effects of radical multiple synovectomy (RaMS) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who did not respond to intensive medical treatment. The selection of patients into three groups, A, B or C, was randomised. Patients assigned to group A (n = 28) continued the prescribed pre-operati...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Nakamura H,Nagashima M,Ishigami S,Wauke K,Yoshino S

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the treatment of five patients with proximal tibial epiphysis preserving resection for malignant tumours of the tibia. METHOD:Three patients suffered from Ewing sarcoma, two had osteosarcoma. The proximal level of the resection was in the line of the growth plate in fou...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Kiss S,Terebessy T,Szöke G,Kiss J,Antal I,Szendröi M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study, 33 patients with recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder were treated by a modified Bristow-Latarjet operation using a biodegradable poly-L-lactide expansion plug to fix the transferred coracoid bone block. The mean follow up was 12 months. No redislocations occurred. To assess incorpora...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Pihlajamäki H,Böstman O,Rokkanen P

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five hundred and fifteen children with single segment non-physeal extremity fractures were retrospectively reviewed. The male to female ratio was 2.7:1. The average age of study group was 9.9+/-4.7 years; 273 fractures (53%) were on the left, 242 (47%) were on the right. A fall was the main cause of the injury in most...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Aktas S,Saridogan K,Moralar U,Ture M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective was to assess whether time to diagnosis is influenced by patient/tumour-related factors and whether or not duration of symptoms has any impact on survival in soft tissue sarcoma. The study was an analysis of prospectively collected data for patients treated at our centre over a 20-year period. Risk facto...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Saithna A,Pynsent PB,Grimer RJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present 43 cases of comminuted intertrochanteric fracture, treated by replacement with a Leinbach prosthesis. The average age of the patient was 81 years, the average time of operation was 70.8 min, and the average blood loss was 502 cc. 88% of the patients were walking within 4-10 days. One deep infection...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Stern MB,Goldstein T

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our aim was to explore the effect of varying in vitro culture conditions on general chondrogenesis of minced cartilage (MC) fragments. METHODS:Minced, fibrin-associated, bovine articular cartilage fragments were cultured in vitro within polyurethane scaffold rings. Constructs were maintained either free swelli...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Wang N,Grad S,Stoddart MJ,Niemeyer P,Reising K,Schmal H,Südkamp NP,Alini M,Salzmann GM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the functional results of distal biceps tendon repair using suture anchors via a single-incision approach. METHODS:Forty-nine patients were re-examined at a mean follow-up of 44.2 ± 32.1 months (range, 12-119 months). Subjective and objective criteria i...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Siebenlist S,Fischer SC,Sandmann GH,Ahrens P,Wolf P,Stöckle U,Imhoff AB,Brucker PU

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To measure the strength of the juxta-articular trabecular bone in knee replacement, an osteopenetrometer was developed. The principle of its function is tha a needle penetrates the bony tissue and during this penetration the pressure on and the displacement of the needle is registered. The instrument was tested on cad...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sneppen O,Christensen P,Larsen H,Vang PS

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence and causes of early re-operation after hip replacement surgery using short bone-preserving stems in a large multicentre series. Specifically, we evaluated the clinical features of periprosthetic fractures occurring around short stems. METHODS:A total...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Kim SM,Han SB,Rhyu KH,Yoo JJ,Oh KJ,Yoo JH,Lee KJ,Lim SJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a variety of surgical techniques are available for the surgical treatment of early degenerative disease of the ankle, arthrodesis remains the preferred treatment for severe cases. We studied 126 ankles with an average follow up of 39 months of whom 25 with early disease underwent debridement and cheilectomy, ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Cheng YM,Huang PJ,Hung SH,Chen TB,Lin SY

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used custom mega-prostheses in 57 patients with aggressive benign and malignant tumours of the proximal humerus. The most common tumour was osteosarcoma, followed by giant cell tumour and chondrosarcoma. We achieved extra-articular and wide resection margins in all primary malignant tumours and narrow margins in be...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Mayilvahanan N,Paraskumar M,Sivaseelam A,Natarajan S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patella clunk syndrome is not an uncommon complication, particularly after posterior-stabilized (PS) total knee arthroplasty. The present study was a consecutive unselected series comparing the incidence of the patella clunk syndrome amongst two comparable groups of elderly patients with knee arthritis implanted w...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ip D,Wu WC,Tsang WL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prosthetic joint infections (PJI) are a serious and challenging complication after total joint arthroplasty. According to the literature, most PJI are monomicrobial infections caused by gram-positive cocci. The number of polymicrobial PJI might be underrepresented in the literature and only limited data are ava...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Wimmer MD,Friedrich MJ,Randau TM,Ploeger MM,Schmolders J,Strauss AA,Hischebeth GT,Pennekamp PH,Vavken P,Gravius S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have successfully treated a middle aged woman with long-standing posterior dislocations of the knee, using two stage external fixation and arthrodesis. ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Vicente-Guillen P,Figa-Mataró J,Coloma-Bellver J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acetabular component position is important for stability and wear. Fluoroscopy can improve the accuracy of acetabular component placement in the posterior approach and the direct anterior approach (DAA). The purpose of this study was to determine if the direct anterior approach in the supine position facilitate...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ji W,Stewart N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The best treatment for intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus is still debated. The aims of this study were to determine whether intrafocal reduction of thalamic fractures is effective, to evaluate whether a locking nail is able to maintain reduction of the articular surface and to analyse the functional re...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Simon P,Goldzak M,Eschler A,Mittlmeier T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although previously frozen shoulder was thought to resolve by two to three years, recent studies demonstrated the symptoms can remain for much longer. Manipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) has been shown to be successful in relieving pain and restoring function. Yet, concerns have been raised regarding its safet...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Tsvieli O,Atoun E,Consigliere P,Polyzois I,Walecka J,Pradhan R,Ippolito G,Rath E,Levy O

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00