Proximal/distal mismatch: type A and C femurs.

abstract：:Pubic symphysis diastasis is recognized as a possible complication of pregnancy. When this occurs, pubic symphysis diastasis may cause anterior widening and loss of stiffness within the pubic symphysis, causing potential instability in the pubic joint. The persistent loss of reduction can cause substantial disability ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Chang JL,Wu V

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marijuana use among orthopedic patients has not been extensively studied. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of marijuana use among orthopedic surgery patients. Additionally, the authors sought to better characterize how and why their patients use marijuana. Patients presenting at 3 institutio...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Carney JJ,Hwang A,Heckmann N,Bernstein M,Marecek GS

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The second reported case of pyogenic arthritis due to Bacteroides fragilis infection is presented. Some aspects of diagnosis and management are discussed. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Childers JC

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the results of treatment of 114 feet in 96 patients with pressure metatarsalgia treated with a metatarsal osteotomy performed according to the technique of Helal. Clinical examination was performed according to a standardized evaluation questionnaire using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Le...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Trnka HJ,Kabon B,Zettl R,Kaider A,Salzer M,Ritschl P

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to define a new clinical classification of atlantoaxial dislocation based on its clinical manifestations, namely reducible atlantoaxial dislocation (RAAD), irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD), and fixed atlantoaxial dislocation (FAAD). A total of 107 patients with atlantoaxial dis...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Xu J,Yin Q,Xia H,Wu Z,Ma X,Zhang K,Wang Z,Yang J,Ai F,Wang J,Liu J,Mai X

更新日期：2013-01-01 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 number of primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears is rapidly increasing. In patients who wish to return to their preoperative level of function, specifically as it pertains to participation in sports, the gold standard of treatment following an ACL tear remains an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruc...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Erickson BJ,Cvetanovich G,Waliullah K,Khair M,Smith P,Bach B Jr,Sherman S

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new frame has been designed to maintain patients in what the author chooses to call the prone sitting position during back surgery. Studies have shown such a position to be far superior to other positions in minimizing blood loss during surgical procedures on the back. The new frame has the advantages of accommodati...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Andrews ET

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical examination of the knee to determine the presence of ACL injury presents a challenge to many clinicians. The prone Lachman test offers many advantages in enhancing patient relaxation, improving psychomotor proficiency, and improving the clinician's interpretation of the results. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Floyd RT,Peery DS,Andrews JR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred ten fractures due to gunshots were reviewed to examine the medical, social, and financial implants of such injuries. The population was predominantly male (91%), unemployed (56%), and uninsured (79%). Sixty-eight percent were documented substance abusers, and 65% of the injuries appeared to be related to i...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hakanson R,Nussman D,Gorman RA,Kellam JF,Hanley EN Jr

更新日期：1994-06-01 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：: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：:The authors analyzed bone mineral density (BMD) in 283 postmenopausal and senile women using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry from March 1990 to April 1992. Bone mineral density of the vertebral body in the osteoporotic fracture group was compared with that in the osteoporotic group to investigate the correlation amon...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Jahng JS,Lee WI

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Halo-vest orthoses have been associated with complications. Previous reports have suggested increased complications in elderly patients; however, data are limited. This study reviewed 75 patients =/>65 years with cervical spine fractures treated with halo-vest orthoses. Forty-one patients (55%) experienced at least 1 ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Taitsman LA,Altman DT,Hecht AC,Pedlow FX

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electromyographic biofeedback is a therapeutic modality used along with other interventions in the treatment of pain. This article presents a brief review of the effectiveness of electromyographic biofeedback in treating musculoskeletal pain. Electromyographic biofeedback may provide pain relief for chronic musculoske...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Angoules AG,Balakatounis KC,Panagiotopoulou KA,Mavrogenis AF,Mitsiokapa EA,Papagelopoulos PJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

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：:This case presented a 17-year-old patient with persistent complaints localized to the right patellofemoral joint. Clinical examination demonstrated increased medial translation of the patella on manual stress. In contrast to previous published reports on medial patellar subluxation, this patient had not undergone prio...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Richman NM,Scheller AD Jr

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcaneal fractures are rare injuries in children and adolescents, and fractures with displaced intra-articular fracture patterns are even more rare. The purpose of this study was to report 9 intra-articular calcaneal fractures in 8 children (mean age, 12.6 years; range,10-15 years) treated with open reduction and int...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yu GR,Zhao HM,Yang YF,Zhou JQ,Li HF

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare conventional and navigated technique and a recently developed straight hip stem for uncemented primary total hip arthroplasty. The results of two consecutive implantation series of 42 patients (nonnavigated) and 42 patients (navigated) were analysed for implant positioning and ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mainard D

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：:Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, benign, proliferating disease affecting the synovium of joints, bursae, and tendon sheaths. The knee is the most common site of involvement and accounts for up to 80% of cases. Involvement of the shoulder is extremely rare. Only 1 case of involvement of the subacromia...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Cho CH,Sohn SW,Song KS,Kang CH,Min BW,Bae KC,Lee SM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with displaced patellar fractures typically present with disruption to the extensor mechanism requiring acute surgical intervention. Chronic patellar fractures with disruption of the extensor mechanism are uncommon, and few surgical options are available. The authors present a patient who sustained a fracture...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Cusano A,Curry EJ,Marinko LN,Li X

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:A case of metaphyseal cupping of bone that probably occurred as the result of an impaired blood supply to the leg of an infant is reported. Avascularity and premature closure of the central segment of the growth plate is the proposed pathogenesis. The blood supply, growth and development of the ends of growing bones a...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wiss DA

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disruption of the femoral head contour by collapse of necrotic segments is considered to be an important turning point in the history of avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and in many cases, surgical treatment is required soon after the onset of symptoms. However, in a few cases, conservative treatment is suffici...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Niimi R,Sudo A,Hasegawa M,Uchida A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are approximately 25 million amateur golfers in the United States, making up almost 10% of the entire US population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate short-term outcomes and rates of return to sport among recreational golfers who underwent hip arthroscopy for the treatment of labral tears. Data were pro...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ortiz-Declet V,Yuen LC,Maldonado DR,Schwarzman G,Laseter JR,Domb BG

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the complex relationship between graft, bone, and biologic interference screw. Orthopedic surgeons have just begun to understand this complex biologic relationship. Clinical outcome measurements tell very little about the biology in bone tunnels. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Singhal MC,Holzhauer M,Powell D,Johnson DL

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:49 patients underwent subcutaneous lateral retinacular release for pa tell of emo ral malalignment syndromes by a new technique utilizing the arthroscope and electrocautery. In this technique, the tight lateral patellofemoral ligament and lateral retinaculum are transected with the electrocautery under direct arthrosc...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Miller GK,Dickason JM,Fox JM,Blazina ME,Del Pizzo W,Friedman MJ,Snyder SJ

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the upper extremity is uncommon compared with DVT of the lower extremity. Exertional DVT has been described in some athletes, especially in the dominant arm of baseball players. It is important for health care professionals to recognize the signs and symptoms of upper-extremity DVT, whi...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Offoha RU,Garzon-Muvdi J,Streiff MB,McFarland EG

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many techniques have been employed to facilitate intramedullary nailing of femur fractures. Maintaining limb length during the operation can be difficult. The authors describe the use of distal femoral fine wire skeletal traction as a technique to maintain reduction while allowing intramedullary nailing of femur fract...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Githens M,Alton TB,Firoozabadi R,Bishop JA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00