Anterior C1-C2 screw fixation and bony fusion through an anterior retropharyngeal approach.

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：:Mixing implants with differing metallic compositions has been avoided for fear of galvanic corrosion and subsequent failure of the implants and of bone healing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate upper-extremity fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation with metallic implants that differed in ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Acevedo D,Loy BN,Lee B,Omid R,Itamura J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-six consecutive patients with 57 congenitally dislocated hips were treated with open reduction and femoral or acetabular procedures as indicated. Patient age ranged from 12 to 36 months at the time of surgery. We evaluated the outcome of 38 of the 46 patients (83%) with 47 hips (83%) at a mean follow-up of 18 ye...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Varner KE,Incavo SJ,Haynes RJ,Dickson JH

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:Infantile tibia vara (infantile Blount's disease) is a condition in which progressive varus of the knee develops due to diminished physeal growth of the medial aspect of the proximal tibia. A 6-year-old boy with severe bilateral infantile tibia vara (Langenskiold stage V) underwent operative correction of his deformit...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Gary J,Richards BS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skeletal dysplasia or dwarfism presents in a host of manners. Degenerative hip disease can present as a primary problem secondary to the abnormal growth disturbance or secondarily from the abnormal load distributions through the hip joint itself. Total hip arthroplasty is a successful procedure but sought with increas...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sekundiak TD

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：:Multimodal pain management has become an important part of the perioperative care of patients undergoing total joint replacement. The principle of multimodal therapy is to use interventions that target several different steps of the pain pathway, allowing more effective pain control with fewer side effects. Many diffe...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Parvizi J,Bloomfield MR

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two patients with fibrous dysplasia in the femoral neck or trochanteric area were treated with curettage and bone grafting with a sliding hip compression screw and plate. Follow-up ranged from 2 to 6 years (average: 4 years). Fourteen patients had monostotic and 8 had polyostotic disease. Four patients had path...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Shih HN,Chen YJ,Huang TJ,Hsu KY,Hsu RW

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many communities the orthopedic surgeon who also functions as the rheumatologist may have the best opportunity to make an early diagnosis of hemochromatosis by recognizing the characteristic features of this form of arthritis, which is associated with skin pigmentation, liver disease, or diabetes. Elevated serum ir...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bellamy RE

更新日期：1980-05-01 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：: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：: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：:A case of "trigger finger" due to flexor digitorum superficialis tendon "tag" following a hyperextension injury to the metacarpophalangeal joint is reported. The tag formed as a result of avulsion of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon slip from its insertion in the middle phalanx. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rayan GM,Elias L

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sought to postoperatively compare femoral cortical button (FCB) placement in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction performed using an adjustable loop cortical femoral fixation button under direct arthroscopic visualization vs indirect methods. The authors conducted a retrospective review of postop...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Doss W,Osborn N,McCormack R,Ruotolo C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACT; Arthroscopic visualization of the ankle is outlined, with particular attention to establishment of portals. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Gollehon DL,Drez D

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-nine children underwent 36 Ilizarov procedures for a variety of limb deformities. We present the results in 11 patients, six with leg length discrepancies and five with achondroplasia, who underwent lengthening procedures using the Ilizarov method. Lengthening was accomplished in 15 of the 16 procedures (93%). ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Atar D,Lehman WB,Grant AD,Strongwater A,Frankel V,Golyakhovsky V

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tibial stems are necessary in most total knee revisions to share the load and protect the fixation interface of the tibial tray. Successful use of a tibial stem requires independent stability of the stem with or without cement. Some additional geometry on the undersurface of the tibial tray such as peripheral pegs or ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Gustke KA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study of acetabular morphology has shown that there are geographic differences in the morphology and prevalence of acetabular dysplasia among different ethnic groups. However, few data exist on the shape of the acetabulum in various populations around the world. In this study, we examined samples of pelvic radiogr...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Aly TA

更新日期：2011-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Is there a correlation between increased posterior-inferior tibial slope angle and noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Does increasing the posterior-inferior tibial slope angle increase the risk of bilateral ACL injury? A computerized relational database (Access 2007; Microsoft Inc, Redmond, Washington...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hendrix ST,Barrett AM,Chrea B,Replogle WH,Hydrick JM,Barrett GR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:External fixation of fractures, unlike other forms of treatment, can provide an accurate and variable control of the mechanical conditions of the fracture. Extremely stable conditions, with correct positioning of the bone screws, will reduce the risk of overloading the bone screws and bone interface, which would other...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Harris JD,Kenwright J,Evans M,Tanner KE,Gwillim J

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

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：:External fixation is a temporizing measure that has a long history in the treatment of fractures. Thirty-eight newly designed large-frame external fixators were applied for acute lower-limb fractures and pelvis injuries in a level I trauma center. In 75% of cases, the frames were used for first-stage skeletal stabiliz...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Seligson D,Douglas L

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limb salvage is the treatment of choice for malignant shoulder girdle tumors; however, there is a paucity of data examining the long-term outcome. The authors have previously reported on a cohort of patients at short- and mid-term follow-up. The purpose of this study was to report the long-term outcome of shoulder rec...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Scorianz M,Houdek MT,Sherman CE,Sim FH,O'Connor MI

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve matched pairs of humerii were instrumented with suture anchor at 90 degrees, 75 degrees, 45 degrees, and 30 degrees relative to the cortical border at the junction of the greater tuberosity and articular surface. Two fixtures were inserted into each specimen at different angles and loaded to failure. Suture anc...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Liporace FA,Bono CM,Caruso SA,Weiner B,Penny K,Feldman AJ,Grossman MG,Haher TR

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study compares the short-term outcomes of small-incision unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (41 patients) with standard total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (50 patients) in 91 consecutive patients older than 70 years. Knee Society Scores and range of motion (ROM) were assessed preoperatively, at 6 weeks a...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Fisher DA,Dalury DF,Adams MJ,Shipps MR,Davis K

更新日期：2010-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports of total knee prosthesis fractures have raised concerns over the long-term structural integrity of metal-backed tibial components. Both the development of a fibrous tissue membrane under the tibial plateau of a total knee prosthesis and loading conditions may seriously alter the fatigue life of the meta...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Paganelli JV,Skinner HB,Mote CD Jr

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00