Rotational alignment of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty.

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：: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：:This study examined the forces during motion across human meniscal tears. Longitudinal cuts were created in 6 human cadaveric knees at the red-white junction of the medial and lateral menisci into which a pressure transducer was placed. Pressure data were gathered with the knees at neutral, internal rotation, and exte...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Richards DP,Barber FA,Herbert MA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Under certain clinical conditions, posterior stabilization of the cervical spine, supplemented with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), is an accepted method of achieving stability. A technique is described in which "cement forms" are used to limit the spread of PMMA and to allow bone graft placement in the lateral paraspi...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dugdale TW,Raycroft JF

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain control after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is integral in the immediate postoperative period for early rehabilitation. Numerous different methods of postoperative analgesia are available, but each has its own risk of adverse side effects. This study was performed to prospectively evaluate the benefits of an intr...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Fajardo M,Collins J,Landa J,Adler E,Meere P,Di Cesare PE

更新日期：2011-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Pectoralis major ruptures occur in large, muscular individuals, and repair constructs may experience significant tension. Four different suture techniques were evaluated biomechanically to determine the effect of suture technique on optimizing fixation strength. Forty fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders were repaired usi...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Gregory JM,Klosterman EL,Thomas JM,Hammond J,Shewman EF,Wang VM,Verma NN,Romeo AA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthroscopic excision of os acromiale is a feasible alternative to open excision or fusion. This article describes the authors' experience with 28 patients (31 shoulders) who underwent arthroscopic excision of os acromiale and its effect on shoulder pain and function, with specific emphasis on deltoid strength measure...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Campbell PT,Nizlan NM,Skirving AP

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clavicle hook plate is a common implant for treating distal clavicle fracture. Although high bone union rate and good functional outcome have been reported, so have several complications, such as osteolysis and fracture of the acromion, loss reduction, hook impingement, and rotator cuff tear. Peri-implant fracture ove...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ni PL,Lin KC,Chen CY,Tarng YW,Chang WN,Renn JH

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:The discoid lateral meniscus has been well described. The ring-shaped lateral meniscus was not originally included in the classification systems but has been reported in the literature several times. This article describes a unique variation of the ring lateral meniscus in which the anterior root attachment was to the...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Luckenbill DB,Peer CW

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no mystery regarding the allure of metal-metal bearings: high stability and low wear potential. The special risks associated with these bearings are coming into focus and include a macrophage response to excessive metal particles (metal reactivity) and a lymphocyte-dominated reaction (metal sensitivity). The ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Schmalzried TP

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sterile elastic exsanguination tourniquets (HemaClear; OHK Medical Devices, Haifa, Israel) are relatively new on the market but are widely used because of the ease and speed of their application. The sterile elastic exsanguination tourniquet consists of a silicon ring wrapped in a stockinet sleeve with pull straps. Th...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Feldman V,Biadsi A,Slavin O,Kish B,Tauber I,Nyska M,Brin YS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor excision surgeries of the spine present a distinct challenge regarding the maintenance of spinal cord blood supply because they often require preoperative embolization of segmental arteries, ligation of the corresponding nerve roots, and circumferential exposure of the dural sac. The authors present a case of de...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kobayashi M,Kato S,Murakami H,Demura S,Yoshioka K,Yonezawa N,Takahashi N,Shimizu T,Tsuchiya H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is a general awareness developing about the role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in producing osteomyelitis following puncture wounds of the foot, it is not generally appreciated that other organisms may gain access to the bones of the foot following penetrating injuries. This paper addresses two additional c...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Congeni BL,Weiner DS,Izsak E

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic involvement of the pelvis, and in particular the acetabulum, is a common finding among patients with metastatic osseous disease. With involvement of the joint surfaces, specifically the hip and sacroiliac joints, marked compromise of function can occur. With advances in imaging and the evolution of surgical...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rock MG,Harrington K

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avulsion fractures involving the radial wrist extensor tendons are extremely rare. Only 8 avulsion fractures of the extensor carpi radialis longus and 7 avulsion fractures of the extensor carpi radialis brevis have been previously reported. We know of no case involving an isolated avulsion fracture of the base of the ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Breeze SW,Ouellette T,Mays MM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspirin and unfractionated heparin (UH) are accepted options for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The use of aspirin in addition to UH in preventing VTE after TJA has yet to be studied. The primary objective of this study was to determine VTE rates in patients receiving as...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sobh AH,Koueiter DM,Mells A,Siljander MP,Karadsheh MS

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:Osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fracture occasionally occurs in patients with Parkinson's disease and can lead to neural compromise due to delayed vertebral body collapse, requiring surgical treatment. Surgical treatment and postoperative care are difficult because of poor bone quality, involuntary exercise, an...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Nakashima H,Yukawa Y,Ito K,Horie Y,Machino M,Kato F

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:External fixation was employed in 33 open extremity fractures in 29 patients. These high energy injuries were characterized by massive soft tissue injury, contamination, instability, comminution, and/or segmental bone loss. Initial management consisted of irrigation and debridement, and application of the external fix...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hardaker WT,Ward WT,Goldner JL

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate whether there is an increased rate of short-term medical complications following short vs long cephalomedullary nails for the treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures. A total of 899 patients treated surgically with cephalomedullary nails from January ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Liu J,Frisch NB,Mehran N,Qatu M,Guthrie ST

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A carbon fiber stackable cage system is presented to promote the reconstruction of the anterior column after vertebrectomy or corpectomy in tumor and trauma surgery. Modularity, immediate stability, early fusion of the graft, radiolucency, and no risk of disease transmission are the main advantages of this system. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Boriani S,Biagini R,Bandiera S,Gasbarrini A,De Iure F

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：:Sural nerve grafts have applicability in many facets of reconstructive surgery. A harvesting technique is described which utilizes a tendon stripper introduced through a single distal incision. This method provides adequate length of autogenous graft material without significant difficulty or morbidity. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hankin FM,Jaeger SH,Beddings A

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different biomechanical designs are incorporated into various total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implants. The posterior-stabilized prosthesis design utilizes a polyethylene post and femoral cam in place of the posterior cruciate ligament. This produces a more stable component interface, increased range of motion, and pote...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Beason AM,Zhang H,Anoushiravani AA,Sayeed Z,Chambers MC,El-Othmani MM,Mihalko WM,Saleh KJ

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many reports on cup placement, inclination, anteversion, and position. This article strictly defines the area of cup placement based on data from 185 healthy hip centers and Ranawat's triangle. Linear wear rate (LWR) was measured in 55 total hip arthroplasty (THA) cases and categorized as low or high. The re...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ito M,Tokunaga K,Endo N,Takano Y,Yuasa N

更新日期：2008-03-01 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 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：:Eleven patients with 12 three-part fractures of the proximal humerus were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using AO/ASIF buttress plating. All of the fractures healed. There were no failures of fixation. Nine of these patients returned for a follow up of more than 2 years and had a satisfactory rating u...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Savoie FH,Geissler WB,Vander Griend RA

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The records of 63 patients surgically treated for liposarcoma at the Cleveland Clinic between 1975 and 1995 were examined. Both metastatic disease (Enneking stage IIl) and an abdominal location were found to be poor prognosticants for survival. Age, gender, or tumor size, setting, or grade did not have any prognostic ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lietman SA,Barsoum WK,Goldblum JR,Marks KE,Mascha E,Sundaram M,Muschler G

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00