Hematogenous proteus mirabilis osteomyelitis.

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：: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：:Although virtual reality simulators have established construct validity, no studies have proven transfer of skills from a simulator to improved in vivo surgical skill. The current authors hypothesized that simulation training would improve residents' basic arthroscopic performance and safety. Twenty-two orthopedic sur...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Waterman BR,Martin KD,Cameron KL,Owens BD,Belmont PJ Jr

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new biomaterial made of nickel and titanium with its shape-memory characteristics has been manufactured, investigated, and used in Shanghai, China. Since 1981, this biomaterial has been used in 265 cases clinically, among which 71 involved orthopedic surgery. Results are satisfactory without failure in our short-ter...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kuo PP,Yang PJ,Zhang YF,Yang HB,Yu YF,Dai KR,Hong WQ,Ke MZ,Cai TD,Tao JC

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective, randomized clinical study was performed to determine whether unilateral pedicle screw fixation was comparable with bilateral fixation in 1- or 2-segment lumbar interbody fusion. One hundred eight patients with lumbar degenerative diseases were randomly assigned to the unilateral (n=56) or bilateral (n=5...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Xie Y,Ma H,Li H,Ding W,Zhao C,Zhang P,Zhao J

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enchondroma of the hand is a common lesion with a recurrence rate of up to 13.3% after curettage and bone grafting. Pathologic fractures often occur. Although allograft bone chips are widely used in the surgical treatment of enchondroma, the use of structural allograft bone has not been reported before. This case repo...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yalcinkaya M,Akman YE,Bagatur AE

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unstable clavicular fractures can be treated surgically with pins and wires or with plates. The migration of metallic devices such as Kirschner wires (K-wires) from the shoulder to a variety of anatomical proximal and distal locations is well documented. Spinal migration, however, is rare and is normally associated wi...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bennis S,Scarone P,Lepeintre JF,Puyo P,Aldea S,Gaillard S

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemonucleolysis is found to compare favorably with laminectomy (71% good to excellent results versus 63% good to excellent) in the treatment of herniated nucleus pulposus. From a base of over 400 chemonucleolysis cases, recommendations for equipment and patient selection are developed. Disc space narrowing did not co...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dabezies E,Beck C,Shoji H

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoprosthetic reconstructions of the hip and knee are currently reimbursed as primary hip and knee arthroplasty according to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding guidelines. The purpose of this study was to compare hospital resources consumed by patients undergoing endoprosthetic reconstruction with those cons...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hoedt CW,Kellish AS,Frisby JC,Rivera-Pintado C,Kim TW,Gutowski CJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical models have best shown the relationship between ankle and mid-foot osteoarthritis, although findings regarding the calcaneocuboid joint have varied. To the authors' knowledge, no studies have evaluated the relationship between degenerative changes across the tibiotalar and calcaneocuboid joints. The goal of t...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dugarte A,Bharwani S,Yoo H,Boiwka AV,Yu CC,Bajwa NS,Toy JO,Tang JE,Ahn U,Ahn N

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease in which inflammation of joints, most often in the axial skeleton, can lead to reactive fibrosis and eventual joint fusion with associated immobility and kyphosis. The disease often involves extra-articular features, such as uveitis and aortic regurgitation, as well as associated in...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Miller TL,Cass N,Siegel C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteotaxis has been proven to offer a means for limb stabilization even in the most severe cases of upper extremity injuries, especially in cases where extensive soft tissue injuries contraindícate internal fixation or plaster cast treatment. Our policy has been to use the osteotaxis treatment only in these severe cas...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Santavirta S,Karaharju E,Korkala O

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various methods have been used for soft tissue coverage of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIB open fractures. These injuries are often contaminated and, by definition, are associated with extensive periosteal stripping and inadequate soft tissue coverage. These characteristics predispose the patient to infection, delayed unio...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Formby P,Flint J,Gordon WT,Fleming M,Andersen RC

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximal fibular stress fracture is an uncommon injury in athletes but has been frequently reported in the military population. Although the true incidence is unknown and its pathophysiology is not completely understood, proximal fibular stress fracture is believed to be a rare injury and awareness of it will help cli...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lehman TP,Belanger MJ,Pascale MS

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-nine children underwent 36 Ilizarov procedures for a variety of limb deformities. We present the results in 11 patients, six with leg length discrepancies and five with achondroplasia, who underwent lengthening procedures using the Ilizarov method. Lengthening was accomplished in 15 of the 16 procedures (93%). ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Atar D,Lehman WB,Grant AD,Strongwater A,Frankel V,Golyakhovsky V

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the latest trends and demographics of surgical treatment of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) insufficiency in the United States. Patients who underwent surgical treatment of PCL insufficiency from 2007 to 2011 were identified by searching the International Classification o...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wang D,Berger N,Cohen JR,Lord EL,Wang JC,Hame SL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective double blind study, 26 patients were evaluated for postoperative pain relief with use of epidural morphine. The variable in this study was the addition of paravertebral bupivacaine used in 14 patients. The addition of the bupivacaine did not have a statistically significant effect on lowering the anal...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rechtine GR,Love LC

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is prevalent in the developed world and is associated with significant costs to the health care system. The effect of morbid obesity in patients operatively treated for long-bone fractures of the lower extremity is largely unknown. The National Trauma Data Bank was accessed to determine if morbidly obese patie...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Baldwin KD,Matuszewski PE,Namdari S,Esterhai JL,Mehta S

更新日期：2011-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Civil Liability and the Investigational Device Exemptions. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Zweng MS

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbosacral pain is common in the general population and among athletes. Many athletes are diagnosed with low back strain and treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, rest, and muscle relaxers. However, the differential for low back pain in athletes is broad and includes many potential etiologies such as: lumbar...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Southam JD,Silvis ML,Black KP

更新日期：2010-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Trochanteric nonunion associated with total hip arthroplasty (THA) may result from 1 of 3 situations: 1) isolated fracture of the greater trochanter; 2) complication of trochanteric osteotomy; or 3) fracture secondary to cystic formation or osteolysis from wear debris post-THA. Isolated fracture of the greater trochan...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Capello WN,Feinberg JR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new process for arthrodesis in humans is presented. The process has been used successfully in the cervical spine of horses and has potential for human use. The concept is encompassed in the process of an anterior cervical fusion and is an adaptation of that established practice but using an implant of stainless stee...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bagby GW

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old woman presented with right hip pain of 6 years' duration, accompanied by limping of 1 years' duration. Preoperative pelvis radiograph showed narrowing of joint space, osteophyte formation, and cystis degeneration of the femoral head surrounded by bony sclerosis, without obvious collapse of the femoral he...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Shi XJ,Yang J,Shen B,De Kang P,Zhou ZK,Pei F

更新日期：2011-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increasing duration of follow up on total knee arthroplasties, more revision arthroplasties are being performed. When revision is not advisable, a salvage procedure such as arthrodesis or resection arthroplasty is indicated. This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature regarding arthrodesis ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Damron TA,McBeath AA

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging was performed as a preoperative examination in three children with neurofibromatosis and soft-tissue plexiform neurofibromas. In all three patients, MRI showed more widespread soft tissue involvement than was suspected clinically including extension towards the spine in each case. Patient ma...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Glasier CM,Williamson MR,Lange TA

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental cadaver study assessed computer navigation for the arthroscopic measurement of full-thickness cartilage defects in the knee joint. Cartilage defects were measured during arthroscopy using three cartilage defect-managing modules to compare fixed (invasive) and noninvasive rigid-body fixations. The com...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Marlovits S,Zimmermann V,Vekszler G,Resinger C

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen hip arthroscopies between January 1985 and May 1988 were reviewed. Included were ten women and four men with an age ranging from 12 to 76 years. Indications were avascular necrosis; loose bodies; osteoarthrosis, arthritis, or pain; and snapping hip. The diagnosis was verified in five cases, including arthrosc...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Frich LH,Lauritzen J,Juhl M

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From November 1989 to September 1994, a total of 26 patients (18 men and 8 women) with acute displaced femoral neck fractures were treated with closed reduction and Knowles pinning combined with vascularized iliac bone grafting. Mean patient age was 37.5 years (range: 24-48 years). The mean time interval from injury t...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Chang MC,Lo WH,Chen TH

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium sulfate (OsteoSet, Wright Medical Technology, Inc, Arlington, Tenn) and calcium sulfate/demineralized bone matrix (DBM) pellets (OsteoSet DBM, Wright Medical Technology, Inc) have been evaluated preclinically in a bilateral medullary defect model of a canine humerus. In this model, both short (6 week) and long...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Urban RM,Turner TM,Hall DJ,Infanger S,Cheema N,Lim TH

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open arthrolysis is an effective way to treat elbow stiffness. However, previous approaches led to significant surgical trauma. The goal of the current study was to evaluate the outcome of open arthrolysis with limited medial and lateral approaches combined with hinged external fixation to treat elbow stiffness. A tot...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wang W,Liu S,Jiang SC,Ruan HJ,He N,Fan CY

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00