abstract：:This article describes a patient in whom total knee arthroplasty was performed for neuropathic joint disease secondary to diabetes mellitus after severe bone destruction eroded the tibial tuberosity. At initial examination, radiographs of the knee showed bone destruction in the medial and anterior regions of the tibia...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sugitani K,Arai Y,Takamiya H,Minami G,Higuchi T,Kubo T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the preventive effect of mannose-6-phosphate on flexor tendon adhesion formation. From a total of 84 adult New Zealand White rabbits, 36 were randomly divided into 2 groups, the normal saline group and the mannose-6-phosphate group, after anastomosis of the flexor tendons. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Xia C,Zuo J,Wang C,Wang Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The congenital vs acquired etiology of pediatric trigger thumb is the subject of considerable debate. Existing case reports of bilateral presentation in identical twins and first-degree familial association support the congenital hypothesis. However, prospective studies have yet to report a neonate presenting with thi...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Wang ED,Xu X,Dagum AB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery, including total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), are at high risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). Although largely a preventable complication, VTE develops in a significant proportion of patients, highlighting the need for improved met...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kwong LM

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:Displaced isolated greater tuberosity fractures are rare injuries that require operative treatment to optimize rotator cuff function and prevent painful subacromial impingement. A lack of consensus exists regarding ideal management of these injuries because of the paucity of literature on the subject.The outcomes of 1...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Yin B,Moen TC,Thompson SA,Bigliani LU,Ahmad CS,Levine WN

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smokers experience greater rates of morbidity and mortality. Despite the known health risks, use of tobacco products remains high throughout the United States (approximately 19.3% of adults). Tobacco use is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular illness, cardiovascular risk factors (ie, hypertension ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bailey AM,Macaulay T

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:Total knee arthroplasty is a safe last-resort treatment for osteoarthritis that has excellent results in low-function-demand elderly patients. Current implants offer the same results in high-function-demand patients. However, supportive data do not exist.One-year Krackow Activity Scores (KAS) of 552 patients from 2 pr...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Lozano Calderón SA,Shen J,Doumato DF,Zelicof S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complex anatomy of the pelvis and acetabulum have historically made classification and interpretation of acetabular fractures difficult for orthopedic trainees. The addition of 3-dimensional (3-D) computed tomography (CT) scan has gained popularity in preoperative planning, identification, and education of acetabu...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Garrett J,Halvorson J,Carroll E,Webb LX

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial resistance has been problematic since the advent of antibiotics. Patients with prosthetic joint infections often require prolonged courses of antibiotic therapy, with resistance commonly being the consequence. The rapid evolution of resistance poses a serious challenge in the treatment of infections and ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sivakumar B,Vijaysegaran P,Chaudhuri A,Crawford S,Ottley M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a case of late locking mechanism failure and disassociation of a Pinnacle acetabular cup (DePuy, Warsaw, Indiana) and Marathon polyethylene liner (DePuy) 53 months after routine primary total hip arthroplasty in an active patient. Following an uncomplicated initial postoperative recovery, the pa...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mayer SW,Wellman SS,Bolognesi MP,Attarian DE

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics are commonly mixed with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement to suppress severe periprosthetic infections associated with total joint arthroplasty. The relationship between antibiotic concentration and the resulting elution kinetics remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to characterize the release...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kaplan L,Kurdziel M,Baker KC,Verner J

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Locked intramedullary nailing is the current standard of treatment for femoral shaft fractures and has low complication rates. Bent femoral intramedullary nails resulting from secondary trauma are rare and technically challenging. This article describes a case of a 36-year-old man who presented with a bent femoral int...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Heffernan MJ,Leclair W,Li X

更新日期：2012-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Chondrosarcomas are malignant bone tumors with pure hyaline cartilage differentiation; myxoid changes, calcification, or ossification may be present. Several subtypes of chondrosarcomas exist. Behavior patterns vary, ranging from slow-growing nonmetastasizing lesions to aggressive metastasizing sarcomas. Symptoms are ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Mavrogenis AF,Gambarotti M,Angelini A,Palmerini E,Staals EL,Ruggieri P,Papagelopoulos PJ

更新日期：2012-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the acute outcomes and mortality rates of an Advanced Trauma Life Support guideline approach for managing hemodynamically unstable pelvic ring injuries. We retrospectively reviewed the acute outcomes of 48 consecutive patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. Pat...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hou Z,Smith WR,Strohecker KA,Bowen TR,Irgit K,Baro SM,Morgan SJ

更新日期：2012-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the case of a 77-year-old man with a recurrent posterior shoulder dislocation, treated with humeral hemiarthroplasty and reconstruction of a large posteroinferior glenoid defect with a bone block created from humeral head autograft. On examination, the patient's left arm was held in internal rot...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Riggenbach MD,Najarian RG,Bishop JY

更新日期：2012-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the results of anterior approach vs posterior approach in the treatment of chronic thoracolumbar fractures. A total of 36 patients with chronic thoracolumbar fractures were divided into 2 groups. Group A was treated by an anterior approach and group B was treated by a posterior...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Chen ZW,Ding ZQ,Zhai WL,Lian KJ,Kang LQ,Guo LX,Liu H,Lin B

更新日期：2012-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare 2 alignment methods for total knee arthroplasty (TKA): kinematic alignment with the use of patient-specific guides and mechanical alignment with conventional instruments. A randomized, controlled trial of 41 kinematically aligned and 41 mechanically aligned patients was conduct...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Dossett HG,Swartz GJ,Estrada NA,LeFevre GW,Kwasman BG

更新日期：2012-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Bulk allograft reconstruction plays an important role in limb-salvage reconstructive surgery but is complicated by nonunion in up to one-third of cases. Because allograft-host healing is mediated via creeping substitution, intimate bone contact is desirable. Intraoperative assessment and optimization of the allograft-...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Singh CK,Geller DS

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is uncommon for femoral neck fractures to occur after proximal femoral hardware removal because age, osteoporosis, and technical error are often noted as the causes for this type of fracture. However, excessive alcohol consumption and failure to comply with protected weight bearing for 6 weeks increases the risk of...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Shaer JA,Hileman BM,Newcomer JE,Hanes MC

更新日期：2012-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthopedic patients are often instructed on how much weight to bear on an injured or postoperative extremity. Although specific weight-bearing instructions are given to a majority of lower-extremity orthopedic patients, the ability of patients to comply with these instructions is questioned in the medical literature. ...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hustedt JW,Blizzard DJ,Baumgaertner MR,Leslie MP,Grauer JN

更新日期：2012-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the 2-year follow-up results of a hemiarthroplasty in a 29-year-old patient with pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) with extra-articular extension and severe bony destruction. The patient presented with diffuse pain and swelling of the right shoulder for several years. Radiographs showed severe osteolyt...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Park JH,Park JW,Shin JS,Lee JM,Lee JI

更新日期：2012-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Outcomes after lumbar disk herniation in baseball athletes are currently unknown. It has been postulated that the repetitive torque-producing motions of a baseball player may have negative implications after a disk injury. Sixty-nine lumbar disk herniations (40 treated operatively, 29 nonoperatively) in 64 professiona...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Earhart JS,Roberts D,Roc G,Gryzlo S,Hsu W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The herpes zoster virus is a rare but potential cause of acute motor weakness. This article describes 2 patients with drop foot secondary to an infection of varicella zoster who were incorrectly referred to an orthopedic clinic from their general practitioners. The first patient was a 74-year-old man who presented wit...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sprenger De Rover WB,Alazzawi S,Hallam PJ,Hutchinson R,Di Mascio L

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the posterior movement of the spinal cord after posterior decompression surgery and evaluated factors affecting postoperative functional recovery in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). Thirty-two patients with CSM underwent posterior decompression from C3 to C7 through laminect...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Xia G,Tian R,Xu T,Li H,Zhang X

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative risk of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), high tibial osteotomy (HTO), and medial unicompartment (UKA) replacement for medial compartment arthritis is presented. Risk is defined as the product of the probability of an event occurring and its consequence. To define consequence, 2 related scales of impact (1 s...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sikorski JM,Sikorska JZ

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The bacterium Pasteurella haemolytica is resident in the oral cavities of dogs and cats and is often a cause of zoonotic infection. However, it is rare for it to be the pathogenic bacteria behind pyogenic spondylitis, and few studies have been conducted on it. This article reports a case of pyogenic cervical spondylit...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Machino M,Yukawa Y,Ito K,Nakashima H,Kanbara S,Morita D,Kato F

更新日期：2011-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:This study attempted to identify and characterize bacteria present on shared-use protective lead shielding garments worn in the operating room. Those worn at the authors' institution were collected and swabbed in designated 5×5-cm areas. Swabs were sent to the clinical laboratory for bacterial isolation and identifica...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Grogan BF,Cranston WC,Lopez DM,Furbee C,Murray CK,Hsu JR,Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium.

更新日期：2011-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral epicondylitis is a commonly made diagnosis for general practitioners and orthopedic surgeons. Corticosteroid injection is a mainstay of early treatment. However, conflicting evidence exists to support the use of steroid injection, and no evidence in the literature supports an injection technique. Nineteen pati...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Bellapianta J,Swartz F,Lisella J,Czajka J,Neff R,Uhl R

更新日期：2011-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic loosening of the glenoid component after total shoulder arthroplasty presents a considerable treatment challenge in the setting of substantial glenoid bone loss. Glenoid component explantation and bone grafting of defects have become common methods of recreating bone stock in hopes of preventing later fracture...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Namdari S,Glaser D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clavicle fractures are rarely associated with more severe neurologic or vascular injuries. When these associated injuries are encountered, prompt recognition and treatment are paramount to optimize outcome. The majority of fractures that result in neurovascular compromise are from high-energy trauma; however, a high i...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Tjoumakaris FP,Matzon JL,Williams GR

更新日期：2011-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare fusion rates achieved by H-grafts, posterior vertebral grafts, and no graft for the surgical treatment of thoracolumbar fractures. Ninety-two patients were included in this study. The patients fell into 1 of 3 groups: those who received H-grafts (n=36), posterior v...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Huang F,Zhu QS,Li YN,Chen JG,Zhao DM,Yang Y,Wu H

更新日期：2011-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is usually seen in children aged 1.5 to 10 years, reaching a peak incidence between the ages of 4 and 9. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a known complication of corticosteroid therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. There are few reports in the literature regarding the...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Madadi F,Shamsian BS,Alavi S,Madadi F,Eajazi A,Aslani A

更新日期：2011-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated injuries of the posterolateral corner of the knee are uncommon injuries in adults and are relatively unheard of in the pediatric population. This article reports a case of a 13-year-old boy who sustained an external rotation injury to his proximal tibia on a slightly flexed knee while playing football. Radiog...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Kovack TJ,Jacob PB,Tesner R,Papp G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

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：:Instability is one of the most common causes of failure of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The presentation can vary from pain to frank dislocation with the etiologies just as varied. Instability after TKA can be classified by where the instability occurs in the knee's arc of motion as well as the chronicity of the pro...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Del Gaizo DJ,Della Valle CJ

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Distal femoral medial closing wedge osteotomy is useful for mechanical axis realignment to unload the lateral compartment of the valgus knee. The primary indication for unloading the lateral compartment is lateral unicompartmental osteoarthritis. Alternative treatment options include lateral unicompartment or total kn...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sternheim A,Garbedian S,Backstein D

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be performed through multiple surgical approaches, including anterior, anterolateral, lateral, transtrochanteric, posterolateral, posterior, and the 2-incision technique. The overwhelming majority of THAs today are performed through a posterolateral approach, which has many advantages:...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Sculco TP

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant granular cell tumor is a rare neural tumor characterized by abundant granular-appearing tumor cells. These tumors account for <2% of all granular cell tumors. Unlike its benign counterpart, a malignant granular cell tumor presents primarily in the lower limb and is notably larger. Both the uncommon occurrenc...

journal_title：Orthopedics

authors： Hwang JS,Beebe KS,Rojas J,Peters SR

更新日期：2011-08-08 00:00:00