abstract：:Retrieved polyethylene liners and femoral heads from a consecutive series of revision components of one design were examined. All patients had Long-Term Stable Fixation (OsteoTechnology International, Timonium, Md) total hip arthroplasties (THAs) implanted between 1987 and 1992. The retrieved femoral heads and liners ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Barrack RL,Castro FP Jr,Szuszczewicz ES,Schmalzried TP

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of external and internal fixation techniques for a fibular lengthening procedure using the Ilizarov method is described. The technique is minimally invasive, allows precise deformity correction, enables early weight bearing, and minimizes the time that the patient wears the external fixator. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rozbruch SR,DiPaola M,Blyakher A

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyhydroxyacids are a promising class of bioresorbable materials withpotential applications in spinal surgery. One such polymer, MacroPore (MacroPore Biosurgery Inc, San Diego, Calif), offers a balance of strength, predictable degradation, lack of stimulus of foreign body reaction, and biocompatibility with neural ti...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Alexander JT,Branch CL Jr,Subach BR,Haid RW Jr

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between April 1999 and February 2000, femoral component rotation and asymmetry (universal versus anatomic) were studied in a prospective randomized control trial in 101 consecutive patients undergoing total knee replacement. Patients were randomly assigned to four groups. The same surgical technique was used in all pa...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Worland RL,Jessup DE,Vazquez-Vela Johnson G,Alemparte JA,Tanaka S,Rex FS,Keenan J

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hips of infants 2- to 4-weeks-old were investigated with ultrasonography. In all cases, ultrasonography verified morphologically normal hips; however, either a bilateral or unilateral instability of the hip could be provoked as demonstrated by ultrasonography. The first series of 27 infants (41 hips) were treated ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Reikerås O,Kristiansen LP,Gunderson R

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six iliac crest bone biopsies were obtained from five patients with renal osteodystrophy and osteosclerotic lesions to investigate the mechanism of osteosclerosis in renal osteodystrophy. Each specimen was prepared in an undecalcified fashion and measured under light microscopy for routine analysis and histomorphometr...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Noy R,Lipton JF,Vigorita VJ,Bryk E

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximal femoral valgus osteotomy for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease was evaluated at an average 5 years postoperatively in 31 consecutive patients. The indications for osteotomy were hinge abduction and pain. The Iowa hip scores at follow-up for 21 patients averaged 93 points. Combined clinical and radiographic review fo...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Raney EM,Grogan DP,Hurley ME,Ogden MJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 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：:Proximal fibular stress fracture is an uncommon injury in athletes but has been frequently reported in the military population. Although the true incidence is unknown and its pathophysiology is not completely understood, proximal fibular stress fracture is believed to be a rare injury and awareness of it will help cli...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lehman TP,Belanger MJ,Pascale MS

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sterilization method changes to the Low Contact Stress (LCS) Total Knee System (DePuy Orthopaedics Inc, Warsaw, Ind) have resulted in progressive improvements in wear resistance. Initially, the system used the traditional gamma in air irradiation sterilization method, but was transitioned to Gas plasma sterilization. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： McNulty DE,Liao YS,Haas BD

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although distal radius fractures are a common injury in the elderly and young adult population, the classification, treatment options, and assessment of outcomes of these fractures remain controversial. Since there is no uniform fracture classification system, it is difficult to compare studies. An evidence-based mode...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Krishnan J

更新日期：2002-02-01 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：:This study compared the efficacy and cost of radiation therapy with indomethacin in the prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification following total hip replacement. Twenty-two patients received a radiation dose of 10 Gy in five fractions, 28 patients 8 Gy in one fraction, and 27 patients 25 mg oral indomethacin three time...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： D'Lima DD,Venn-Watson EJ,Tripuraneni P,Colwell CW

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares two different methods of aligning the tibial component in a total knee arthroplasty, one by aligning the component with the border between the medial one third and lateral two thirds of the tibial tubercle and the other by allowing the component to seek its own position as the knee is taken through...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bindelglass DF

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are two main problems with muscle tendon lengthening: thinness created by the technical procedure weakens the tendon, and in short tendons, lengthening may not provide enough length for the amount of joint motion required. In proximal rectus femoris lengthening, the distal ends of the reflected and straight head...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Guerado E,de la Varga V

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-pressure paint gun injuries have been well described in the literature, and the use of antibiotics is recommended as part of their management. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the use of antibiotics. In addition, the type of paint injected (water- versus oil-based) has never been investigated t...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mirzayan R,Schnall SB,Chon JH,Holtom PD,Patzakis MJ,Stevanovic MV

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:The effect of recombinant human erythropoietin on autologous blood donation was investigated in 73 rheumatoid arthritis patients who underwent hip or knee arthroplasty. Autologous blood donation of 400 mL was successful with recombinant human erythropoietin (12,000 U per week), and no homologous blood was required. Th...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Matsuda S,Kondo M,Mashima T,Hoshino S,Shinohara N,Sumida S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 10-year period, 74 patients with unstable pelvic injuries were treated with open reduction and internal fixation. Radiographic and clinical follow-up averaged 71 months (range: 38-141 months). Satisfactory (ie, good and very good) radiographic results were obtained in 90% of patients. Clinical results were supe...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Korovessis P,Baikousis A,Stamatakis M,Katonis P

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1982 and 1993, a total of 35 patients underwent high tibial osteotomy for medial unicompartmental osteoarthrosis. The osteotomy was performed high in the tibia without the use of jigs, and internal fixation devices were avoided. Patients were assessed using the British Association for Surgery of the Knee score...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Khan MT,Matthews JG

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture of the long head of the biceps tendon frequently is encountered in the setting of coexisting rotator cuff pathology and chronic impingement, but traumatic rupture is occasionally seen, as in this case. Signs and symptoms are not always diagnostic, and MRI or MR arthrography can be a useful tool for evaluation ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Khanna G,Glockner JF,Sundaram M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolonging thromboprophylaxis after hospital discharge following surgery reduces the incidence of venographic and symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE), although the effects on post-thrombotic syndrome are not yet clear. Oral anticoagulants and low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) may be used for extended outpatie...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Nurmohamed MT,MacGillavry MR

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1989 and December 1994, a total of 19 patients (20 shoulders) underwent open repair of Bankart lesions using suture anchors. Subscapularis muscle and anterior capsule were cut as one layer and sutured end to end without overlap. Coracoid osteotomy was not necessary. Average follow-up was 53.6 months (rang...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bhagia SM,Ali MS

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As an alternative to a limited vendor/volume discount approach, our hospital employed a physician-driven free market strategy aimed at reducing joint implant costs. Surgeons were provided with vendor pricing and peer profile comparisons of implant cost data and asked to select implants providing the best value based o...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Christo AE,Bargar WL,Morris E

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a new alternative technique for stabilization of unstable sacroiliac injuries using the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (TSRH) instrumentation. The TSRH instrumentation was applied in 14 consecutive patients with unstable posterior pelvic ring disruptions. All patients underwent follow-up for an av...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Korovessis P,Stamatakis M,Baikousis A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of musculoskeletal injury sustained during tobacco farming has been poorly documented. Using the trauma registry for all farm-related injuries occurring during a 16-month period, hospital charts, radiographs, and clinic charts were reviewed to identify those patients sustaining tobacco farming-related in...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Pugh KJ,Pienkowski D,Gorczyca JT

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study compared plate fixation versus pin fixation in 57 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent wrist arthrodesis. Fixation was achieved by using plates in 32 patients and longitudinal pins in 25 patients. Clinical follow-up averaged 29 months (range: 12-57 months) and radiographic follow-u...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Rehak DC,Kasper P,Baratz ME,Hagberg WC,McClain E,Imbriglia JE

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case that demonstrates an occasion where an alternative method of C1-C2 fusion may be used when a posterior approach limited to the atlantoaxial level is not desirable. A 22-year-old man presented with a symptomatic nonunited Brooks posterior atlantoaxial fusion following a chronically displaced type II o...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Vaccaro AR,Lehman AP,Ahlgren BD,Garfin SR

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-energy intra-articular fractures of the tibial plateau and plafond cause ongoing management problems for the orthopedic surgeon. This study retrospectively evaluated 37 such fractures treated with limited internal fixation and circular frame external fixators. Seventeen plateau fractures (5 open) and 20 plafond f...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Raikin S,Froimson MI

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is an osteoinductive protein that plays a pivotal role in bone growth and regeneration. Studies conducted in many mammalian species and, most recently, human clinical studies, have provided definitive evidence of the ability of rhBMP-2 to induce bone. The findin...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Riedel GE,Valentin-Opran A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) interference screw anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a biomechanically sound construct, alternative techniques have been developed secondary to potential donor site morbidity. This study evaluates a system designed to address this problem that involves a transfem...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Randall RL,Wolf EM,Heilmann MR,Lotz J

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：:An ankle radiographic series frequently is obtained when a patient presents with an acute ankle and foot injury. Although many fractures are confined to the ankle and are readily apparent, fractures of the foot can mimic ankle injuries. It is important to differentiate these fractures of the foot from the more common ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sadowski E,Demos TC,Lomasney LM,Rabin SI

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contact stress produced in the tibiofemoral joint from a varus-tilted tibial component was tested in five total knee prostheses. Peak and mean stresses were measured with a digital electronic sensor under compressive load at 15 degrees and 90 degrees flexion. Stresses were measured with the tibial component tilted...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Matsuda S,Whiteside LA,White SE

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel-group study was conducted to compare the safety and efficacy of perioperative recombinant human erythropoietin (Epoetin alfa) with the safety and efficacy of preoperative autologous donation (PAD) in total joint arthroplasty. A total of 490 patients scheduled for total j...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Stowell CP,Chandler H,Jové M,Guilfoyle M,Wacholtz MC

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：:From 1987 to 1991, a total of 43 acetabular revisions were performed in 39 patients aged 36 to 79 years. In group A (26 revisions in 24 patients), morselized allograft was used to fill in cavitary acetabular defects, and in group B (17 revisions in 15 patients), a solid (bulk) allograft was used to reconstruct defects...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Reikeraas O,Folleraas G,Winge JF

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic femurs were used to assess the initial bone-implant interface stability of three total hip systems: Wright Medical Technology's Infinity smooth trochanteric module (S-TM), Infinity porous-coated trochanteric module (PC-TM), and Johnson and Johnson S-ROM with a porous surface. The hips were implanted into syn...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lee TQ,Danto MI,Kim WC

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：:Limiting the spending on healthcare services is a societal necessity, whether externally budget-driven with reduced fee for service or salary, or internally controlled through prospective payment capitation. No reimbursement system is inherently good or bad. Ethical physicians will place patient well-being first and f...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Schmalzried TP,Luck JV Jr

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00