Potential Usefulness of Losartan as an Antifibrotic Agent and Adjunct to Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy to Improve Muscle Healing and Cartilage Repair and Prevent Adhesion Formation.

abstract：:External fixation was employed in 33 open extremity fractures in 29 patients. These high energy injuries were characterized by massive soft tissue injury, contamination, instability, comminution, and/or segmental bone loss. Initial management consisted of irrigation and debridement, and application of the external fix...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hardaker WT,Ward WT,Goldner JL

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic involvement of the pelvis, and in particular the acetabulum, is a common finding among patients with metastatic osseous disease. With involvement of the joint surfaces, specifically the hip and sacroiliac joints, marked compromise of function can occur. With advances in imaging and the evolution of surgical...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rock MG,Harrington K

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the clinical and radiographic results of 44 patients (26 men and 18 women) who underwent reconstruction of large defects of the long bones with free vascularized bone grafts. Mean patient age was 29+/-15 years and mean follow-up was 8.6+/-2.1 years. Mean Enneking index was 78.6% (95% confidence in...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bauwens K,Stengel D,Höpfner JI,Weber U,Eisenschenk A

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic ossification is a known complication of traumatic injuries. To minimize iatrogenic complications during excision, an understanding of anatomic relationships is essential. Current imaging modalities, such as computed tomography and plain radiographs, are limited to providing a 2-dimensional representation o...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Fleming ME,Waterman SS,Lewandowski LR,Chi BB

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chondrosarcomas are malignant bone tumors with pure hyaline cartilage differentiation; myxoid changes, calcification, or ossification may be present. Several subtypes of chondrosarcomas exist. Behavior patterns vary, ranging from slow-growing nonmetastasizing lesions to aggressive metastasizing sarcomas. Symptoms are ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mavrogenis AF,Gambarotti M,Angelini A,Palmerini E,Staals EL,Ruggieri P,Papagelopoulos PJ

更新日期：2012-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined critical points linked to the increase of surgical site infections in patients undergoing joint replacement. With this type of infection, it is not always possible to detect specific causes, and it often is necessary to perform a systematic review of assistance processes. Using Hazard Analysis Crit...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Quattrin R,Brusaferro S,Turello D,Faruzzo A,Calligaris L,Causero A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incorrect bone tunnel position, particularly on the femoral side, is a frequent cause of failed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Several studies have reported that drilling the femoral tunnel through the anteromedial portal allows a more anatomical placement on the lateral femoral condyle and higher knee sta...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Tudisco C,Bisicchia S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A once annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) was introduced in 1998. Concerns regarding its long-term performance and oxidative resistance exist because of the presence of retained free radicals. The authors studied 48 patients with 50 hip implants having an average age of 62 years. They were followed for ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： D'Antonio J,Capello WN,Ramakrishnan R

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently introduced tibial intramedullary nails allow a number of distal screws to be used to reduce the incidence of malalignment and loss of fixation of distal metaphyseal fractures. However, the number of screws and the type of screw configuration to be used remains obscure. This biomechanical study was performed t...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Agathangelidis F,Petsatodis G,Kirkos J,Papadopoulos P,Karataglis D,Christodoulou A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-five patients underwent operative treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphyses at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, between January 1975 and April 1980. Charts and x-rays were available for review in 45 of these patients with 68 affected hips; the incidence of bilaterality was 51%. Sixty-...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bloom ML,Crawford AH

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcaneal fractures are rare injuries in children and adolescents, and fractures with displaced intra-articular fracture patterns are even more rare. The purpose of this study was to report 9 intra-articular calcaneal fractures in 8 children (mean age, 12.6 years; range,10-15 years) treated with open reduction and int...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yu GR,Zhao HM,Yang YF,Zhou JQ,Li HF

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteonecrosis of the femoral head in the setting of alcohol abuse is a potential important cause of symptomatic hip disease in young patients. All cases of uncemented primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) with a primary operative diagnosis of osteonecrosis of the femoral head secondary to alcohol abuse treated at our i...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yuan B,Taunton MJ,Trousdale RT

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare early postoperative outcomes between arthroscopic and mini-open repair for rotator cuff tears smaller than 3 cm to determine whether arthroscopic repair causes less postoperative pain and allows for faster recovery of range of motion. Sixty patients scheduled for rotator cuff r...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Cho CH,Song KS,Jung GH,Lee YK,Shin HK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valgus tibial osteotomy is a well-recognized procedure for medial compartment arthritis of the knee. The femorotibial angle must be adequately realigned; most unsatisfactory outcomes result from undercorrection. This study of 27 patients (38 knees) with a valgus tibial osteotomy for unicompartmental arthritis of the k...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Pachelli AF,Kaufman EE

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The TRPS I has been reported in European, Asian, Australian, and North American populations. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported in the black population. Like many patients with this syndrome, it was the presence of "Perthes-like" disease that eventually lead to the diagnosis. This hip compli...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Stearns ZR,Lacassie Y,MacEwen GD

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic femurs were used to assess the initial bone-implant interface stability of three total hip systems: Wright Medical Technology's Infinity smooth trochanteric module (S-TM), Infinity porous-coated trochanteric module (PC-TM), and Johnson and Johnson S-ROM with a porous surface. The hips were implanted into syn...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lee TQ,Danto MI,Kim WC

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture of the distal biceps tendon most commonly is secondary to mechanical overload during eccentric muscle contraction. Due to deficits of strength and endurance, surgical repair usually is recommended. Although both single- and double-incision approaches have been described, double-incision techniques have been sh...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Holt J,Preston G,Heindel K,Preston H,Hill G

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total hip or knee replacement patients who are overweight or obese often consider their disabling joint disease a cause for their increased weight. This prospective study investigated weight change in 100 patients after successful total joint replacement to determine whether surgical treatment of hip or knee arthritis...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Heisel C,Silva M,dela Rosa MA,Schmalzried TP

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clavicle hook plate is a common implant for treating distal clavicle fracture. Although high bone union rate and good functional outcome have been reported, so have several complications, such as osteolysis and fracture of the acromion, loss reduction, hook impingement, and rotator cuff tear. Peri-implant fracture ove...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ni PL,Lin KC,Chen CY,Tarng YW,Chang WN,Renn JH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can be performed in a 1- or 2-stage procedure. Restoration of bone stock using bone grafting is often required for good results. The authors performed 1-stage revision surgery with a more lateral and oblique femoral tunnel and an impacted bone graft to avoid the bone ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ra HJ,Ha JK,Kim JG

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glenoid and humeral head bone loss is the most common cause of failure after surgical shoulder instability stabilization. Large Hill-Sachs lesions involving >30% of the articular surface of the humeral head typically occur after neglected or locked shoulder dislocations. Such large lesions may require osteochondral al...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Nathan ST,Parikh SN

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidences of osteoporosis and fragility fractures are constantly increasing, which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. When these patients undergo surgery, a higher number of postoperative complications may be expected because of poor bone quality and delayed healing. As a result, poorer primary st...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Oteo-Álvaro Á,Matas JA,Alonso-Farto JC

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic arthritis of the shoulder in children is a rare condition. The diagnosis may present some difficulties and, consequently, appropriate treatment often is delayed. Main sequelae are humeral shortening, joint instability, premature arthritis and limited range of motion. We report a case of septic arthritis of the ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Di Gennaro GL,Bettuzzi C,Antonioli D,Lampasi M,Rotini R,Donzelli O

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infantile tibia vara (infantile Blount's disease) is a condition in which progressive varus of the knee develops due to diminished physeal growth of the medial aspect of the proximal tibia. A 6-year-old boy with severe bilateral infantile tibia vara (Langenskiold stage V) underwent operative correction of his deformit...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Gary J,Richards BS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation in an adult due to retropharyngeal abscess has been only sporadically reported. This article presents such a case treated non-surgically, with discussion of clinical presentation, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment. The differential diagnosis of non-traumatic atlantoaxial sub...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Robertson S,Pinstein ML,LaVelle DG

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively monitored pain scores on 24 patients who underwent bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Patients were blinded to receiving either a functional or placebo pain control infusion pumps. After 3 days, pump volume was recorded, and patients were asked to identify which knee they believed received the f...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Argintar E,Armstrong B,Zawadsky M,Evans B,Romness D

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the results of treatment of 114 feet in 96 patients with pressure metatarsalgia treated with a metatarsal osteotomy performed according to the technique of Helal. Clinical examination was performed according to a standardized evaluation questionnaire using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Le...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Trnka HJ,Kabon B,Zettl R,Kaider A,Salzer M,Ritschl P

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good outcomes have been reported after both open and percutaneous surgery to release trigger thumb. This study evaluated short-term and long-term outcomes after treatment of trigger thumb with open or percutaneous release. A total of 126 trigger thumbs in 107 patients were reviewed from 2009 to 2012. Short-term (3 mon...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Huang HK,Wang JP,Lin CJ,Huang YC,Huang TF,Chang MC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferior glenoid baseplate tilt relative to the coronal axis of the scapular body has been associated with improved results and fewer postoperative complications in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. However, the native glenoid surface is not always a reliable reference for the true scapular axis. Digital preoperative pla...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dilisio MF,Warner JJ,Walch G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare conventional and navigated technique and a recently developed straight hip stem for uncemented primary total hip arthroplasty. The results of two consecutive implantation series of 42 patients (nonnavigated) and 42 patients (navigated) were analysed for implant positioning and ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mainard D

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00