Treatment of complex limb deformities in children with the Ilizarov technique.

abstract：:Three patients who experienced extensor mechanism rupture after total knee arthroplasty underwent reconstruction using an allograft consisting of quadriceps tendon, patella, patellar tendon, and tibial tubercle. All patients who failed initial attempts to repair the extensor mechanism disruption achieved pain relief a...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Prada SA,Griffin FM,Nelson CL,Garvin KL

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective pedicle diameter (EPD), the maximal cancellous diameter of the spinal pedicle, demonstrates the maximal diameter available for transpedicular screw placement. The pedicles of 16 spines from T6 to L5 were measured directly with a graduated mean increase in the EPD ranging from 4.8 mm at T6 to 5.9 mm at L5. Th...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Banta CJ 2nd,King AG,Dabezies EJ,Liljeberg RL

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractures of the most distal part of the olecranon process differ from more proximal fractures because a plane of instability exists between the humerus and the radial head. Thus, the fixation of these fractures must resist the deforming forces of the forearm flexor muscles. The investigators fixed 10 paired cadaver u...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Horner SR,Sadasivan KK,Lipka JM,Saha S

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To minimize possible complications such as patellar subluxation, quadriceps atrophy and skin tightness and slough which interfere with successful rehabilitation following knee surgery, the author employed a quadriceps dislocation medial approach for total knee arthroplasty and ligament (medial and both cruciates) surg...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kim JM

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the acute outcomes and mortality rates of an Advanced Trauma Life Support guideline approach for managing hemodynamically unstable pelvic ring injuries. We retrospectively reviewed the acute outcomes of 48 consecutive patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. Pat...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hou Z,Smith WR,Strohecker KA,Bowen TR,Irgit K,Baro SM,Morgan SJ

更新日期：2012-03-07 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：:Lesions of knee's lateral side are less common than medial injuries. The anatomy of the lateral ligaments and the presence of additional structures (eg, fibula head) can cause diagnostic problems. Isolated dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is unusual; therefore, it may be overlooked in the emergency depar...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Iosifidis MI,Giannoulis I,Tsarouhas A,Traios S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of screw hole inserts in empty locking screw holes improves the strength and failure characteristics of locking plates. Twenty 5-hole 1/3 tubular locking plates (Synthes, Paoli, Pennsylvania) were mounted on an oak dowel with a 1-cm gap simulating a fracture with c...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Eichinger JK,Herzog JP,Arrington ED

更新日期：2011-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The synovium of dogs receiving an osteochondral allograft of the distal femur has similar characteristics to a rheumatoid synovium. Since it is generally believed that the cartilage destruction in rheumatoid arthritis is related to the release of hydrolases from lysosomes, the following study was performed to determin...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yablon IG,Shirahama T

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented the major advantages of using femoral components that have porous coating over the entire stemmed portion and have a cylindrical distal shape. The advantages of a stem with these design features also are reflected in the changing pattern of hip implant usage. A decade ago, the most frequently used po...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Engh CA Sr,Culpepper WJ 2nd

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel trial, the efficacy and tolerability of two regimens of naproxen sodium were compared in a two-day treatment of moderate to severe pain following open surgery of the hip, shoulder, knee, and ankle joints. Of 147 patients enrolled, the data of 99 were valid for effic...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Goldberg MA,McLaughlin GE,Kieffer DA,Stern L,Hirose H,Akeson W,Hewson GF Jr

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the posterior movement of the spinal cord after posterior decompression surgery and evaluated factors affecting postoperative functional recovery in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). Thirty-two patients with CSM underwent posterior decompression from C3 to C7 through laminect...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Xia G,Tian R,Xu T,Li H,Zhang X

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzed 14 patients with 17 broken intramedullary nails for the treatment of femoral fractures. Average distance from the fracture site was 7.9 cm in cases in which nail breakage occurred at the junction between the cylindrical and cloverleaf portions and 6.4 cm in cases in which nail breakage occurred at ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Chen CE,Weng LH,Ko JY,Wang CJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distal biceps tendon ruptures are rare injuries that usually occur in middle-aged men. Most of these injuries are repaired acutely to restore preinjury function and strength. There is concern regarding the higher prevalence of certain complications with the double-incision technique. As such, the single-incision techn...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Pierce TP,Pierce CM,Issa K,McInerney VK,Festa A,Scillia AJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concerns exist regarding using short stems during total hip arthroplasties performed in elderly patients. For this study, the authors assessed sequential bone remodeling findings in metaphyseal-loading short stems using serial radiography. A total of 100 consecutive primary THAs using short stems were performed in pat...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Oh KJ,Mishra A,Yang JH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports the surgical and clinical outcomes of spinal tumors managed with total en bloc spondylectomy. The authors searched their prospectively maintained database for patients undergoing total en bloc spondylectomy between 2001 and 2013. Ten patients (9 men, 1 woman; average age, 50.7 years; range, 42-68 ye...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mesfin A,El Dafrawy MH,Jain A,Hassanzadeh H,Kebaish KM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the case of a 52-year-old man with a chronic anterior shoulder dislocation accompanied by a massive Hill-Sachs lesion. The dislocation occurred 6 weeks prior to presentation as the result of a seizure. At the time of the initial injury, the patient was treated in the emergency department and told...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mehta V

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Athletic team coverage experience varies widely across orthopedic surgery residency programs in the United States. There is a paucity of literature regarding whether serving as a team physician contributes to resident education and whether it can be performed within the bounds of current work-hour restrictions. Reside...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Salzler MJ,Stoker GE,Lunardini DJ,Harner CD

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid acropachy is a rare complication of thyroid disease most often occurring in patients with a long history of active Graves' disease with ophthalmopathy and dermopathy already present. It presents with digital clubbing and soft tissue swelling with possible pain in the digits. Plain radiographs show a solid peri...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Batal O,Hatem SF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case that demonstrates an occasion where an alternative method of C1-C2 fusion may be used when a posterior approach limited to the atlantoaxial level is not desirable. A 22-year-old man presented with a symptomatic nonunited Brooks posterior atlantoaxial fusion following a chronically displaced type II o...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Vaccaro AR,Lehman AP,Ahlgren BD,Garfin SR

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to verify or reject the hypothesis that systematic differences exist in various profibrotic or antifibrotic factors between osteoarthritic patients and controls, as well as between different stages of osteoarthritis. The study group comprised 63 patients with knee osteoarthritis and 18 contr...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kapetanakis S,Drygiannakis I,Kazakos K,Papanas N,Kolios G,Kouroumalis E,Verettas DA

更新日期：2010-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：:An ankle radiographic series frequently is obtained when a patient presents with an acute ankle and foot injury. Although many fractures are confined to the ankle and are readily apparent, fractures of the foot can mimic ankle injuries. It is important to differentiate these fractures of the foot from the more common ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sadowski E,Demos TC,Lomasney LM,Rabin SI

更新日期：1999-03-01 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

abstract：:Osteochondromas are common benign bone tumors. Synovial chondromatosis is a benign cartilaginous metaplasia that occurs in the synovium. The authors describe a unique case of synovial chondromatosis developing in the pes anserine bursa secondary to an underlying osteochondroma of the proximal medial tibia. It is unusu...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Shallop B,Abraham JA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonates are the most common medication used to treat patients with documented osteoporosis. Recently, reports have associated long-term bisphosphonate use with low-energy femur fractures. While no definitive mechanism has been associated, bisphosphonate use has been strongly implicated. This article presents t...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Patel VC,Lazzarini AM

更新日期：2010-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have reported thermal injuries with thick cast materials and warm dip water temperatures, often much higher than is clinically applicable. The goal of this study was to assess the temperature produced in vivo by current casting techniques and materials. The study was done using clinically applicable m...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ahmed SS,Carmichael KD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared outcomes in 2 groups undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with different blood-saving strategies (ie, chemoprophylaxis vs reinfusion). We hypothesized that chemoprophylaxis would lead to reduced blood loss and fewer transfusions, with no increase in associated complications. Group A was a prospective s...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hourlier H,Fennema P

更新日期：2011-06-14 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：:Although ankle arthroscopy has been limited by the restricted available joint space, the use of distraction in addition to joint distention has permitted improved surgical and diagnostic examination of the ankle. In contrast to previously described methods of distraction, a simple, effective, and noninvasive method of...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Trager S,Frederick LD,Seligson D

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a screening tool, CT angiography has excellent sensitivity and specificity combined with fewer complications compared to conventional arteriography. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Redmond JM,Levy BA,Dajani KA,Cass JR,Cole PA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00