Anterior versus posterior approach in the treatment of chronic thoracolumbar fractures.

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：:To determine whether the accepted principles of management of open tibia fractures apply to children, 40 consecutive open fractures of the tibial shaft in skeletally immature patients were retrospectively reviewed. Attempts were made to evaluate the functional and social impact of open tibia fractures in children. All...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Levy AS,Wetzler M,Lewars M,Bromberg J,Spoo J,Whitelaw GP

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：: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：:Hip arthroplasty is a common procedure used for the treatment of fractures and degenerative processes affecting the hip. Proximal femoral replacement is an uncommon type of hip arthroplasty used for reconstruction after extensive bone loss. Proximal femoral replacement is used most commonly after the resection of the ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Couch CG,Nicholas RW,Montgomery CO

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemiarthroplasty (HA) of the shoulder has several potential advantages over total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), particularly in the elderly population. This study reviewed long-term results of HA and TSA in patients older than 70 years with glenohumeral osteoarthritis. During a 30-year period, 403 shoulders had undergo...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Werthel JD,Schoch B,Adams JE,Schleck C,Cofield R,Steinmann SP

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review evaluated the quality of patient satisfaction reporting after total hip arthroplasty. The initial search of the MEDLINE database yielded 755 studies. Twenty-four met the inclusion criteria. Most studies provided level III or IV evidence (n=15, 62.5%). The most common method used to assess satisfaction was ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kahlenberg CA,Nwachukwu BU,Schairer WW,Steinhaus ME,Cross MB

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacrectomy is intended to resect aggressive local and life-threatening disease. Reconstruction can be difficult. This article reports on the use of sacrectomy for tumor and tumor-like conditions. Procedures included 9 partial, 7 subtotal, 7 hemi-, and 4 total sacrectomies. Of 22 patients with primary malignant disease...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Randall RL,Bruckner J,Lloyd C,Pohlman TH,Conrad EU 3rd

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the accuracy of navigation systems for measuring the mechanical axis in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and in the synthetic bone model. Infrared optical and electromagnetic navigation systems were compared. Both systems were found to be accurate and reproducible in an experimental environment...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Song EK,Seon JK,Park SJ,Yoon TR

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations are associated with high recurrence rates in young athletic individuals. Arthroscopically assisted stabilization of acute initial traumatic anterior dislocation was carried out in 11 young athletes. The average age was 20 years, with nine males and two females. The anteri...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Uribe JW,Hechtman KS

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 12 patients was retrospectively reviewed to evaluate the use of sliding trochanteric osteotomy for reduction of hip dislocations that were irreducible due to interposed posterior wall fragments. Compared to similar patients who did not have irreducible dislocation or trochanteric osteotomy, the 12 patients...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Anglen JO,Hughes M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism is responsible for 500,000 deaths annually in industrialized countries. It is probably the most common preventable cause of death in elective orthopedic surgery patients. Rates of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and fatal pulmonary embolism (PE) in unprotected orthopedic patient populations are high....

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Paiement GD,Mendelsohn C

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of tension and/or exogenous growth hormone on the growth (elongation) of ligaments. In the first experiment, tension was applied to the lateral collateral ligaments of immature rabbits. In the second experiment, a group of skeletally mature rabbits was given exogenous growth hormone...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dahners LE,Sykes KE,Muller PR

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is usually seen in children aged 1.5 to 10 years, reaching a peak incidence between the ages of 4 and 9. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a known complication of corticosteroid therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. There are few reports in the literature regarding the...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Madadi F,Shamsian BS,Alavi S,Madadi F,Eajazi A,Aslani A

更新日期：2011-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred ninety-seven consecutive primary cemented total hip arthroplasties using 22 mm heads were evaluated for the rate of dislocation. All surgery was performed by one surgeon through a posterior approach. A Charnley type femoral component was used in each case. Patients were divided into three groups based on t...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Brien WW,Salvati EA,Wright TM,Burstein AH

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comprehensive and timely documentation on orthopedic ward rounds continues to be problematic, leading to delayed or inappropriate patient care and miscommunication between health care providers. The authors introduced a simple checklist to improve the documentation on orthopedic ward rounds in their institution. A pro...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Talia AJ,Drummond J,Muirhead C,Tran P

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old male weightlifter presented with a 6-month history of a painless mass in the right deltoid. He had no history of trauma to the shoulder other than an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair a few weeks earlier. Physical examination showed a firm, nontender mass located longitudinally and coinciding with the del...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Schultzel MM,Johnson MH,Rosenthal HG

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative blood loss after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) affects postoperative recovery. Tranexamic acid is safe and efficient in reducing blood loss without increasing thromboembolic events. Epsilon-aminocaproic acid (ε-ACA) is less expensive than and as safe as tranexamic acid. Its efficiency when locally applie...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Harper RA,Sucher MG,Giordani M,Nedopil AJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for arthritic knee pain, but patients may not return to their desired recreational or functional activity level post-TKA. The difference in functional outcome between patients who underwent TKA and patients with normal (nonarthritic) knees may be related to diffe...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ries MD

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most injuries resulting from break-dancing are minor, such as sprains and strains, but there is great potential for dance participants to sustain severe and life-threatening conditions, such as cervical cord injuries. Break-dancing carries many of the risks of conventional dance and gymnastics, but unlike those forms ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Cho CH,Song KS,Min BW,Bae KC,Lee KJ,Kim SH

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：:While bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) interference screw anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a biomechanically sound construct, alternative techniques have been developed secondary to potential donor site morbidity. This study evaluates a system designed to address this problem that involves a transfem...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Randall RL,Wolf EM,Heilmann MR,Lotz J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, demand for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and THA revision procedures are increasing due to an aging population, a longer life expectancy, and an increasing prevalence of osteoarthritis. This retrospective cohort study identified patients 65 years and older in the Medicare 5% Standard Analytic File...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ackerman SJ,Knight T,Wahl PM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute rotator cuff tear is commonly associated with tearing of the proximal biceps tendon, but has never been reported to occur simultaneously with a distal biceps tendon rupture. A 38-year-old right-hand-dominant strongman competitor attempted a 300-pound overhead axle press and experienced immediate pain in the righ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： George MS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 13-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with bilateral ankle pain and swelling following a 5-foot fall from a swing set. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rosenbaum AJ,Abousayed M,Czajka CM,DiPreta JA,Alfred R,Uhl RL

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:This retrospective study compared plate fixation versus pin fixation in 57 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent wrist arthrodesis. Fixation was achieved by using plates in 32 patients and longitudinal pins in 25 patients. Clinical follow-up averaged 29 months (range: 12-57 months) and radiographic follow-u...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rehak DC,Kasper P,Baratz ME,Hagberg WC,McClain E,Imbriglia JE

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Dr. Harvinder Sandhu, one of the lead investigators in clinical trials that resulted in the approval of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP) for spinal fusion, updates Orthopedics on the current status of BMPs. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sandhu H

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate the utility of a simple office-based tool in predicting the need for secondary intervention to obtain union in patients with tibial fractures. All patients 18 years and older with isolated tibial shaft fractures (OTA 41A, 42A-C, and 43A) treated with intramedullary nailing from ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Jang Y,Gaski G,Natoli R,Virkus W,Mckinley T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00