abstract：:Intermediate clinical and radiographic results of the new generation of total ankle arthroplasties have been encouraging. Many of the devastating problems of earlier designs have been avoided, yet these newer implants are not without complications. Many problems can be avoided with careful preoperative planning and by...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Raikin SM,Myerson MS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unicompartmental arthroplasty results and survivorship will continue to improve with time. The future will refine patient selection and bring better surgical techniques and prosthetic designs. Improved polyethylene will increase longevity of the arthroplasty, and mobile-bearing articulations also may improve longevity...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Scott RD

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:The use of a mobile-bearing knee system is routine in modern total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There are indications for use of a mobile-bearing TKA for a growing number of patients. The design, however, was not always well appreciated. Fears of perioperative difficulties and lack of understanding of the design principle...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hamelynck KJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obtaining complete medication histories from patients and reinitiating home medications on hospital admission or when clinically appropriate will help prevent unnecessary complications secondary to abrupt discontinuation. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Papadopoulos S,Cook AM

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study attempts to define the validity of radiographic imaging for the diagnosis of low back pain. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Stein H,Braun Y,Volpin G

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the heating effects of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on non-ferromagnetic total hip endoprostheses, hip endoprostheses were tested in vitro and in an ex vivo animal model. The MRI protocol on a 1.5 T scanner consisted of five sequences with a total duration of 23 min. The maximum heating of prosthetic ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Drescher R,Kahle M,Koester O,Titschert A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of TKA through less than traditional visualization presents a new set of problem areas. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Berend KR,Lombardi AV Jr

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulsed low-energy ultrasound, a non-invasive therapeutic treatment modality, may improve callus formation and enhance fracture healing by initiating enhanced angioneogenesis. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Stein H,Lerner A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although navigation achieves better alignment results in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), it is generally assumed that navigation also needs more time and effort than conventional surgeries. After optimizing the treatment procedure of navigated TKA, the operation times needed for navigated surgeries were documented and ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Walde TA,Burgdorf D,Walde HJ

更新日期：2005-10-01 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：:Femoral deformity in primary total hip arthroplasty can make restoration of joint biomechanics difficult. The S-ROM (DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., Warsaw, Ind) prosthesis' modular design allows for independent matching of diaphyseal and metaphyseal anatomy. Corrective osteotomy may also be performed because the stem achiev...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Christie M,Brinson MF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plate fixation remains a staple for open fractures, closed fractures requiring open management, and nonunions, especially if bone grafting is required. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Graves ML,Geissler WB,Freeland AE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic loosening is a common cause of long-term failure of cemented femoral components in hip arthroplasty. Initiation of aseptic loosening has been associated with suboptimal cement mantle thickness and uniformity with the resultant progressive development of detrimental cement mantle defects. Long-term success is h...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dennis DA,Lynch CB

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tight closure, which is a sign of ischemia secondary to tension, can lead to tissue necrosis. This article describes a simple and reliable test to help avoid excessive tension during skin closure. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Moholkar K,McCoy G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacrectomy is intended to resect aggressive local and life-threatening disease. Reconstruction can be difficult. This article reports on the use of sacrectomy for tumor and tumor-like conditions. Procedures included 9 partial, 7 subtotal, 7 hemi-, and 4 total sacrectomies. Of 22 patients with primary malignant disease...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Randall RL,Bruckner J,Lloyd C,Pohlman TH,Conrad EU 3rd

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:This study compared the mechanical strength of commercially prepared antibiotic bone cement (Simplex With Tobramycin; Stryker, Mahwah, NJ), cement with generic tobramycin (Pharma-Tek, Huntington, NY) blended in by the orthopedic nursing staff, and standard nonantibiotic bone cement. The results showed an approximate 3...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： DeLuise M,Scott CP

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesized that less malalignment and complications occur with intramedullary nailing of distal third tibia fractures (42A, B, C) after the implementation of orthopedic trauma surgeons to this level II community hospital. We also hypothesized that patients with < or =5 degrees of malalignment have poorer function...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Obremskey WT,Medina M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-two patients who underwent decompressive surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy were studied. The pre- and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and the Japanese Orthopedic Association score were analyzed to evaluate whether the different appearances of intramedullary high-signal intensity...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Papadopoulos CA,Katonis P,Papagelopoulos PJ,Karampekios S,Hadjipavlou AG

更新日期：2004-10-01 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：:Dr. Harvinder Sandhu, one of the lead investigators in clinical trials that resulted in the approval of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP) for spinal fusion, updates Orthopedics on the current status of BMPs. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sandhu H

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation compared lower extremity function of a control group and a group of patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a repeated measures post-test only control group design. The ACL reconstruction group consisted of 18 patients at least 6 months postoperative (mean 58+/-1...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mattacola CG,Jacobs CA,Rund MA,Johnson DL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hospital course and clinical outcomes of 14 joint replacement surgeries in 13 patients with dementia syndromes were evaluated. Eight patients were disoriented postoperatively. Complications included slow progress in physical therapy, getting out of bed unattended, aggressive behavior, pulling out an intravenous or...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ritter MA,Harty LD

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent of newer prosthetic designs, total wrist arthroplasty provides a functional range of motion, better wrist balance, reduced risk of loosening, and better implant stability. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Adams BD

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 12 patients was retrospectively reviewed to evaluate the use of sliding trochanteric osteotomy for reduction of hip dislocations that were irreducible due to interposed posterior wall fragments. Compared to similar patients who did not have irreducible dislocation or trochanteric osteotomy, the 12 patients...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Anglen JO,Hughes M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The addition of a plasticizer to synthetic bone graft substitutes can improve handling characteristics, injectability, and the ability to uniformly fill defects. Restoration of large medullary bone defects using an injectable calcium sulfate-based putty using hydroxypropylmethylcellose as the plasticizer was compared ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Urban RM,Turner TM,Hall DJ,Infanger SI,Cheema N,Lim TH,Richelsoph K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new, modified calcium sulfate has been developed with a different crystalline structure and a compressive strength similar to many calcium phosphate materials, but with a resorption profile only slightly slower than conventional surgical-grade calcium sulfate. A canine bilateral defect model was used to compare rest...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Urban RM,Turner TM,Hall DJ,Infanger SI,Cheema N,Lim TH,Moseley J,Carroll M,Roark M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex regional pain syndrome, vasospastic disorders, and hyperhidrosis are chronic and debilitating upper extremity problems. Twenty-nine consecutive patients treated with thoracoscopic sympathectomy are presented. Diagnoses included complex regional pain syndrome, hyperhidrosis, Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rizzo M,Balderson SS,Harpole DH,Levin LS

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:A cross-sectional study was conducted in 3995 non-hospitalized diabetic patients to evaluate symptoms commonly associated with "diabetic foot" syndrome. Each patient was examined twice over 2 years during routine follow-up. The male/female ratio differed significantly between the study group and general population. Me...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Stein H,Yaacobi E,Steinberg R

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip fracture surgery carries a high risk of venous thromboembolism and, until recently, was poorly investigated. The efficacy and safety of fondaparinux, a new synthetic antithrombotic, were investigated in two large, thromboprophylaxis studies. Results of the Penthifra study, which was a randomized, double-blind phas...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Eriksson BI

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of 10 patients admitted to 4 regional hospitals between 1987 and 1997 in whom acute septic hip arthritis was diagnosed was performed to compare presentation, laboratory and radiographic findings, treatment, and outcome. Patients presented with fever, hip or groin pain, and an inability to bear w...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yeargan SA 3rd,Perry JJ,Kane TJ 3rd,Richardson AB

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate diagnosis of posterior shoulder dislocation requires a high index of suspicion in shoulder trauma patients and proper radiographic evaluation. This case highlights the importance of obtaining axillary views in shoulder trauma cases. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Jones TP,Beckenbaugh JP,Sperling JW,Amrami KK,Sundaram M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium sulfate (OsteoSet, Wright Medical Technology, Inc, Arlington, Tenn) and calcium sulfate/demineralized bone matrix (DBM) pellets (OsteoSet DBM, Wright Medical Technology, Inc) have been evaluated preclinically in a bilateral medullary defect model of a canine humerus. In this model, both short (6 week) and long...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Urban RM,Turner TM,Hall DJ,Infanger S,Cheema N,Lim TH

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tack location within the anteroinferior aspect of the glenoid when performing simulated repairs of anteroinferior capsulolabral avulsions (Bankart lesions) was evaluated anatomically and radiographically. Arthroscopy was performed on six fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders, and bioabsorbable tacks were placed through an ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Ilahi OA,Younas SA,Trusler ML,Espiritu MT

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared different concentrations of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta1) used for short-term preincubation in vitro of large periosteal explants to determine the effect of chondrogenesis and the fate of repair cartilage over time. Eighty-two rabbits were divided into four groups: group A, non-graf...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hsieh PC,Thanapipatsiri S,Anderson PC,Wang GJ,Balian G

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：:Long-term clinical and radiographic data of 210 patients (272 hips) with idiopathic hip osteoarthritis were reviewed. Of the 272 hips, 218 (80%) were eccentric and 54 (20%) were concentric. In eccentric hips, the femoral head migrated superolaterally or superomedially, because of the eccentric development of the degen...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hartofilakidis G,Karachalios T

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractures of the medial clavicle are rare, and most usually displace anterior or superior. Due to the structures in the mediastinum, accurate diagnosis of posterior fractures or dislocations is vital, but diagnosis can be difficult and delayed. Duplex ultrasound and three-dimensional computed tomography can be helpful...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hanby CK,Pasque CB,Sullivan JA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00