Current Concepts and the Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Jumper's Knee.

abstract：:It is a common practice in many hospitals to have all skeletal radiographs read by a second physician, usually a radiologist, as well as by the treating physician. A two-part study was performed in order to examine the cost and clinical benefit of this practice for plain films ordered by orthopedists. In the first par...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Anglen J,Marberry K,Gehrke J

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial weight bearing is often prescribed for patients with orthopedic injuries. Patients’ ability to accurately reproduce partial weight bearing orders is variable, and its impact on clinical outcomes is unknown. This observational study measured patients’ ability to reproduce partial weight bearing orders, factors ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yu S,McDonald T,Jesudason C,Stiller K,Sullivan T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention of osteolysis is a complex problem with multiple variables. Polyethylene represents one half of the bearing surface. Femoral head size, component congruency, and bearing material play a dominant role in the generation of particulate debris. In addition to all of these variables, there is a significant i...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Schmidt RH

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metal allergy is an uncommon and poorly understood cause of failure of orthopedic implants. To the authors' knowledge, there have been no reports of the management of shoulder arthroplasty patients with metal allergy. The authors present their experience with the diagnosis and management of patients with metal allergy...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ko JK,Nicholson TA,Hoffler CE,Williams G Jr,Getz C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a case of a 23-year-old man who sustained a far medial fracture dislocation of the medial clavicle. We performed an open reduction and internal fixation of the fragment back to the remaining medial fragment using a small locking plate. This fracture can be problematic and usually requires reduct...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： McKenna M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In conclusion, intraspinal lumbar synovial cysts are uncommon causes of sciatic pain. Intraspinal synovial cysts are associated with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The radiographic findings on myelography are non-specific, but CT and MRI are helpful in establishing the diagnosis and in differentiating syn...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Budris DM

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective, randomized, double-blind study of 437 patients undergoing arthroscopic diagnostic and operative procedures found that no deep infections occurred in any patient and only one superficial infection occurred in a patient who did not receive prophylactic antibiotics. One patient had a mild allergic reaction...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wieck JA,Jackson JK,O'Brien TJ,Lurate RB,Russell JM,Dorchak JD

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flexion-distraction injuries of the thoracolumbar spine and the "seat belt syndrome" are reviewed. The incidence, pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of these injuries are discussed. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Triantafyllou SJ,Gertzbein SD

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoma is the most frequently occurring benign soft tissue tumor in the shoulder and the axillary region in middle-aged and older persons, yet few such lipoma cases have been associated with clinical symptoms. A 38-year-old right-handed man presented with an enlarged feeling and a painful back-and-forth popping in his...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ui M,Ogawa K

更新日期：2010-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective blocks of the tibial nerve with aqueous solution of 5% phenol, after localization of the nerve by electrical stimulation, were performed in 30 patients with acquired hemiplegia for treatment of severe spasticity of the foot plantar flexors and ankle clonus. Ankle clonus disappeared in all patients and resist...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Petrillo CR,Chu DS,Davis SW

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a skeletally immature achondroplastic adolescent with significant thoracolumbar lordosis who presented with neurogenic claudication and urinary incontinence progressing over a 1-year period. She underwent decompressive lumbar laminectomy from T12 to L5 with preservation of the facet joints. Over th...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Agabegi SS,Antekeier DP,Crawford AH,Crone KR

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Displaced isolated greater tuberosity fractures are rare injuries that require operative treatment to optimize rotator cuff function and prevent painful subacromial impingement. A lack of consensus exists regarding ideal management of these injuries because of the paucity of literature on the subject.The outcomes of 1...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yin B,Moen TC,Thompson SA,Bigliani LU,Ahmad CS,Levine WN

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolonging thromboprophylaxis after hospital discharge following surgery reduces the incidence of venographic and symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE), although the effects on post-thrombotic syndrome are not yet clear. Oral anticoagulants and low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) may be used for extended outpatie...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Nurmohamed MT,MacGillavry MR

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic arthritis of the native glenohumeral joint is rare, and there is little information available regarding the natural progression and long-term joint outcomes of this pathology. The authors performed a retrospective analysis of 97 patients with culture-positive glenohumeral septic arthritis between 1995 and 2015 ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sweet MC,Sheena GJ,Liu S,Fisk FE,Lynch JR,Muh SJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrieved polyethylene liners and femoral heads from a consecutive series of revision components of one design were examined. All patients had Long-Term Stable Fixation (OsteoTechnology International, Timonium, Md) total hip arthroplasties (THAs) implanted between 1987 and 1992. The retrieved femoral heads and liners ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Barrack RL,Castro FP Jr,Szuszczewicz ES,Schmalzried TP

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：:We hypothesized that less malalignment and complications occur with intramedullary nailing of distal third tibia fractures (42A, B, C) after the implementation of orthopedic trauma surgeons to this level II community hospital. We also hypothesized that patients with < or =5 degrees of malalignment have poorer function...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Obremskey WT,Medina M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel syndrome usually presents bilaterally and space-occupying lesions should be suspected in patients with unilateral symptoms, especially with a long history and when the symptomatic hand shows severe neurophysiologic impairment, while the contralateral hand is neurophysiologically intact. Approximately hal...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bagatur AE,Yalcinkaya M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the population ages and medical care, along with a functional life style, continues to improve the health of this group, the number of joint replacement surgeries will continue to rise each year in the United States. This growing volume carries with it the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with joint replac...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Merli GJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective review of 80 tibial plateau fractures, 28 fractures were treated nonoperatively with a variety of closed methods and 52 were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using AO technique. At an average follow up of 24 months, a satisfactory result was obtained in 87% of the operatively treate...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Savoie FH,Vander Griend RA,Ward EF,Hughes JL

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review the relevant anatomy and provide technical tips for endoscopic decompression of the cubital tunnel. Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common nerve compression syndrome in the upper extremity. Until recently, surgeons focused on open decompression combined with submuscular or subcutaneous tr...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Damert HG,Altmann S,Infanger M,Kraus A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of an atraumatic femoral component fracture 10 years after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a modern cemented fixed bearing system. The patient, a 70-year-old man, had the complication without inciting trauma, and he subsequently had severe pain and disability. This rare mode of T...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Vovos TJ,Watters TS,Hughes EM,McNabb DC

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one quadricepsplasty procedures were carried out on 21 patients over a 14-year period due to posttraumatic stiffness of the knee joint. Three patients (14.2%) required mobilization under anesthesia in the early postoperative period. The average interval between injury and quadricepsplasty was 18 months (range: ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Merchan EC,Myong C

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our paper presents three new cases of chondrosarcoma of the foot and a clinical analysis of all the known cases of similar tumors. We feel that surgery is still the treatment of choice and recurrence and metastases are uncommon following adequate surgical treatments. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wu KK,Guise ER

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip arthrodesis remains an option for treatment of severe arthritis in young persons resulting primarily from osteonecrosis, congenital dysplasia, and joint sepsis. The authors reviewed six patients who underwent fusions as young adults (average age: 30.8 years) with an average follow-up period of 11.7 years. Solid ar...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Barnhardt T,Stiehl JB

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging boomers and younger patients requiring total knee arthroplasty demand and/or expect better function, improved durability, and a quicker recovery. In response to this demand, surgeons are modifying surgical techniques, and industry is examining implant design. One proposal is the gender-specific implant, but the ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Barrett WP

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous blood flow rate in the lower extremity after applying different pneumatic compression devices was evaluated. Five healthy individuals, aged 21-35, were recruited for this study. The ability of six different pneumatic compression devices to increase femoral venous blood flow velocity was analyzed and compared to...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Whitelaw GP,Oladipo OJ,Shah BP,DeMuth KA,Coffman J,Segal D

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major ligament that helps maintain the stability of the knee joint. Injury to the ACL can be treated by replacing the torn ligament. This study determined the optimal flexor tendon length in the bone tunnel in ACL reconstruction.Autologous ACL reconstruction was performed usin...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yuan F,Zhou W,Cai J,Zhao J,Huangfu X,Yin F

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for recording the myoelectric activity of electrically stimulated muscle through its motor nerve without the interference of stimuli artifacts has been developed and tested. The technique consists of a wide band differential amplifier with fine intramuscular wire electrodes. The amplified signal is passed ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Solomonow M,Baratta R,Miwa T,Shoji H,D'Ambrosia R

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The types and prevalence of soft tissue constraint injuries associated with complex elbow instability have been rarely investigated. The purpose of this study was to analyze the intraoperative findings of soft tissue constraint injuries in complex elbow instability and provide a comprehensive classification of these l...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Giannicola G,Polimanti D,Sacchetti FM,Scacchi M,Gumina S,Greco A,Cinotti G

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00