Use of trochanteric nail for proximal femoral extracapsular fractures.

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：: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：:The goal of this study was to review the authors' initial experience with arthroscopic transosseous rotator cuff repair. Thirty-one patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears underwent arthroscopic transosseous rotator cuff repair over a 15-month period. Preoperatively, demographics and subjective scores were rec...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Black EM,Lin A,Srikumaran U,Jain N,Freehill MT

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a 1.2- to 5.3-year survival and clinicoradiologic study of patients with the Birmingham Mid-Head Resection (BMHR) device (Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, Warwick, United Kingdom). Sixty consecutive hips implanted with this device between 2003 and 2007 were reviewed with hip outcome questionnaires, clinical examin...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Daniel J,Pradhan C,Ziaee H,McMinn DJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:Early discharge from the hospital after total joint arthroplasty has increased the need for extended outpatient thromboprophylaxis. Multiple controlled clinical trials and several meta-analyses of these data have examined various agents in different regimens. These data indicate that extended prophylaxis with a low-mo...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Friedman RJ

更新日期：2003-02-01 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：:Adhesion formation between the flexor tendon and its surrounding fibro-osseous sheath results in a decreased postoperative range of motion (ROM) in the hand. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is a key cytokine in the pathogenesis of tissue fibrosis. In this study, the effects of TGF-β1 neutralizing antibody were...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Xia C,Yang X,Wang YZ,Sun K,Ji L,Tian S

更新日期：2010-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive wear debris, deep infection, periprosthetic fracture, and other causes can lead to bone loss associated with total joint replacements. When performing revisions, surgeons are often preoccupied by the failed implant and the method of replacement, and neglect an opportunity to replenish lost bone. Thus, when f...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Goodman SB

更新日期：2010-09-07 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：:Navigation of the cup in total hip arthroplasty is well analyzed and shows accurate results, reducing cup outliers of Lewinnek's "safe zone." With regard to the combined anteversion of cup and stem, however, a "new" safe zone with a range of 25° to 50° has been published. The aim of this study was to analyze total ant...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wassilew GI,Perka C,Koenig C,Janz V,Asbach P,Hasart O

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

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：: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

abstract：:Treatment of isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries is controversial. This is due in part to the discrepancy between clinical and biomechanical studies in the literature. Clinically, isolated PCL injuries are treated nonoperatively, and patients do well as long as they have adequate quadriceps function. B...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sohn DH,Balasubramanian S,Demetropoulos C,Yang K,Guettler J,Jurist KA

更新日期：2010-05-12 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：:This article describes the case of a 69-year-old patient with an occult acetabular fracture complicated by an ipsilateral femoral neck fracture occurring within 2 months. The acetabular fracture remained undiagnosed at examination due to insufficient clinical and radiographic data interpretation. The patient was assur...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lasanianos N,Kanakaris N,Giannoudis PV

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For anatomical restoration of a repaired rotator cuff, mechanical augmentation of the repaired structure is essential. Using histological and biomechanical evaluation in a rat model, the authors sought to determine the efficacy of an absorbable alginate sheet at the supraspinatus tendon-to-bone repair site for healing...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kim DH,Min SG,Yoon JP,Park GY,Choi JH,Jung JW,Lee HJ,Kim HJ,Chung SW,Kim JY

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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：:The use of the Internet for health-related information has increased significantly. In 2000, the current authors examined the source and content of orthopedic information on the Internet. At that time, Internet information regarding carpal tunnel syndrome was found to be of limited quality and poor informational value...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lutsky K,Bernstein J,Beredjiklian P

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：: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：: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：:Nerve wrapping materials have been manufactured to inhibit nerve tissue adhesions and diminish inflammatory and immunologic reactions in nerve surgery. Collagen nerve wrap is a biodegradable type I collagen material that acts as an interface between the nerve and the surrounding tissues. Its main advantage is that it ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kokkalis ZT,Mavrogenis AF,Ballas EG,Papagelopoulos PJ,Soucacos PN

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics are commonly mixed with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement to suppress severe periprosthetic infections associated with total joint arthroplasty. The relationship between antibiotic concentration and the resulting elution kinetics remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to characterize the release...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kaplan L,Kurdziel M,Baker KC,Verner J

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of the current investigation are to evaluate the epidemiology of water sport injuries at a coastal tertiary trauma center and to determine the association of these activities with spinal column injury and to determine whether aquatic trauma injuries differ significantly from those that occur terrestrially...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kane I,Ong A,Radcliff KE,Austin LS,Maltenfort M,Tjoumakaris F

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：: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：: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：:Aseptic loosening is the most common mode of failure for total knee replacements. Component breakage is rare, usually attributable to errors of design or manufacture. A case is presented in which rotational malplacement of the femoral component resulted in accelerated wear and eventual fracture of the polyethylene tib...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mowery C,Botte M,Bradley G

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00