abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between body mass index and early complications following total hip replacements. Five hundred and fifty patients who underwent primary total hip replacement were recruited. All these patients were subjected to a pre-operative assessment and follow-up at 6 wee...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Patel AD,Albrizio M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the major failure modes of cementless acetabular components is the loosening of the acetabular cup, which is mostly attributable to insufficient initial stability. A hemispherical cup with a porous coating which is inserted with press-fit fixation and secured with several screws is one of the most widely used a...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Hsu JT,Chang CH,An KN,Zobitz ME,Phimolsarnti R,Hugate RR,Lai KA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct intraosseous injection of fibrosing agent is widely used in the treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the consequences of fibrosing agent penetrating the medulla of bones. This may be the case when, by mistake, the fibrosing agent is administered into the medulla or when ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Shisha T,Marton-Szucs G,Dunay M,Pap K,Kiss S,Nemeth T,Szendrõi M,Szoke G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the results of polygonal triple (Kotz) osteotomy for the treatment of acetabular dysplasia over 10 years. This study included 31 hips of 27 patients who had the Kotz osteotomy for acetabular dysplasia. The mean age was 21.5 years. We performed the original Kotz osteotomy for the first 22 hips (group I), w...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sen C,Gunes T,Erdem M,Ozger H,Tozun IR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients with thoracolumbar fractures were treated operatively between July 2000 and December 2001. The average age of the patients was 33.6 years (range: 20-50 years), 36 were males and 14 were females and the follow-up averaged 59 months (range: 49-68 months). A fall from a height, usually a tree, was the most...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Butt MF,Farooq M,Mir B,Dhar AS,Hussain A,Mumtaz M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical efficacy of Histoacryl (cyanoacrylate, N-asetil 2 butyl sistein) in meniscal tear repair. In our study, the primary stability of three different repair techniques in delaying the formation of a gap of 2 mm was investigated. A meniscal tear was repaired wit...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ayan I,Colak M,Comelekoglu U,Milcan A,Ogenler O,Oztuna V,Kuyurtar F

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this non-randomised prospective study was to evaluate the short-term outcome of Gamma nail and dynamic hip screw (DHS) fixation in the treatment of subtrochanteric hip fractures due to low-energy trauma in the elderly. All of the 1,624 femoral hip fractures in 1,511 patients of the Oulu Hospital, aged over ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Saarenpää I,Heikkinen T,Jalovaara P

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septic and aseptic loosening with or without extensive bone loss after total knee replacement are the most common indications for knee fusion. Both external fixation and intramedullary nailing can be used for the treatment, though the latter appears to be the method of choice for most patients. Nine patients were trea...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Panagiotopoulos E,Kouzelis A,Matzaroglou Ch,Saridis A,Lambiris E

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteosarcoma, the most common type of primary malignant tumour that develops in bone, can be classified into several different sub-types. While the majority of osteosarcomas are highly malignant, there are some low-grade variants. Since the introduction of chemotherapy into the multi-modal treatment regimen of high-gr...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Carrle D,Bielack SS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When surgically treated, pelvic-ring deformities due to post-traumatic malunions in adults usually require invasive three-stage (prone/supine/prone or supine/prone/supine) procedures. A standardised two-stage prone/supine procedure was developed by the authors. Technical points and first clinical results are presented...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Rousseau MA,Laude F,Lazennec JY,Saillant G,Catonné Y

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to discover whether there is a difference in incidence of growth disturbances of the proximal femoral epiphysis and final results in two similar groups of children with developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) treated with (107 hips) and without (48 hips) overhead traction. The only variable between the gro...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sibiński M,Murnaghan C,Synder M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten cases of histologically proven chondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) of the foot and ankle with a mean follow-up of 6.1 years were retrospectively reviewed using the Scottish Bone Tumour Registry. The patients' mean age was 19 years; there were six males and four females. The anatomical locations were five phalangeal, three...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sharma H,Jane MJ,Reid R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used custom mega-prostheses in 57 patients with aggressive benign and malignant tumours of the proximal humerus. The most common tumour was osteosarcoma, followed by giant cell tumour and chondrosarcoma. We achieved extra-articular and wide resection margins in all primary malignant tumours and narrow margins in be...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Mayilvahanan N,Paraskumar M,Sivaseelam A,Natarajan S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of the international campaign of the bone and joint decade, we aimed to present epidemiological data on the prevalence of major joint complaints in a Central European region. Ten thousand subjects aged between 14 and 65, selected randomly by the Hungarian central office of statistics from three counties in sou...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Horváth G,Than P,Bellyei A,Kránicz J,Illés T

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the outcome of 50 patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis who were treated surgically by spinal decompression between 1984 and 1995. Their mean age at the time of surgery was 59.9 (45-77) years and the mean follow-up was 11.6 (6.1-17.2) years. Five patients had a concomitant spinal fusion. The preo...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Gelalis ID,Stafilas KS,Korompilias AV,Zacharis KC,Beris AE,Xenakis TA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between April 1979 and August 1993, we treated 39 patients (49 knees) with knee flexion deformity after Poliomyelitis. All were subjected to fractional hamstring lengthening and supracondylar femoral extension osteotomy in the same surgical procedure. The goal was to correct the deformity and fit the lower extremities...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： de Moraes Barros Fucs PM,Svartman C,de Assumpção RM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We carried out a retrospective review of 32 consecutive patients (30 adults and two children) with total or partial lesions of the brachial plexus who had surgical repair using nerve grafting, neurotisation, and neurolysis between January 1991 and December 2003. The outcome measures of muscular strength were correlate...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ricardo M

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1991 and 2002 we treated 48 patients surgically for thoracolumbar burst fractures associated with flexion-distraction injury of the posterior elements. The degree of kyphotic deformity and the degree of vertebral wedging deformity were measured on plain lateral radiographs. The spinal canal compromise was meas...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Tezer M,Ozturk C,Aydogan M,Mirzanli C,Talu U,Hamzaoglu A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to determine whether isolated revision of the acetabular component can be successfully performed without disturbing the femoral stem and to determine the fate of the unrevised femoral stem following revision. Fifty-seven hips in 55 patients underwent isolated acetabular revision without re...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Chen XD,Waddell JP,Morton J,Schemitsch EH

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective and randomised clinical study, acetabular cups were implanted free-hand (control group n=22) or with computer assistance using an image-free navigation system (study group n=23). The cup position was determined postoperatively on pelvic CT. An average inclination of 42.3 degrees (range: 30 degrees -53...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Kalteis T,Handel M,Herold T,Perlick L,Baethis H,Grifka J

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a prospective study of the clinical and radiographic variables related to the survival of 114 cementless resurfacing double-cup hip replacements (RHR) with a mean follow-up of 9 (range: 1--16) years. Three patients died, and 22 were unavailable for the final review in 2003. Sixty-one RHRs had to be revise...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Duijsens AW,Keizer S,Vliet-Vlieland T,Nelissen RG

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the incidence of anterior thigh pain retrospectively following primary uncemented total hip replacement in 70 patients (78 hips) with osteoarthritis. In one group (38 hips), an Endoplus porous-coated, canal-filling prosthesis was inserted through an anterolateral approach. In the other group (40 hips), a F...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Faraj AA,Yousuf M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We applied four published classifications for assessment of heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty (Arcq, Brooker, DeLee and Della Valle [1, 2, 5, 6]. The average incidence of heterotopic ossification varied from 19.8% to 27.7%. The inter-observer reliability of the various classifications was determine...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Toom A,Fischer K,Märtson A,Rips L,Haviko T

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this prospective study was to determine the effect of screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), in patients undergoing total hip and knee replacements, on reducing hospital-acquired infections and the length of hospital stay. We included 395 patients admitted to the elective orthopae...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sankar B,Hopgood P,Bell KM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four consecutive acute Achilles tendon ruptures were treated with end-to-end suture augmented with gastrocnemius fascial flaps. Surgery was performed within 24 h. Mean patient age was 35 (23-57) years, and 46 were men. Mean follow-up time was 4.8 (2-8) years. At follow-up, the mean visual analogue scale for pain...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Garabito A,Martinez-Miranda J,Sanchez-Sotelo J

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1996 to 2000, we reoperated nine patients totally dissatisfied after previous surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome. All patients had simple external neurolysis in situ of the transposed ulnar nerve. Only the anterior aspect of the ulnar nerve was dissected and released. Dense scarring around the ulnar nerve was fo...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Dagregorio G,Saint-Cast Y

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analysed and determined retrospectively the location, age, gender and side of the body of humeral fractures from 258 antero-posterior radiographs of all patients aged 3-81 years over a 5-year period. It was observed that 160 fractures occurred on the left side while 98 were on the right side with 156 occurring in m...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Igbigbi PS,Manda K

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1991 and 1998, we treated 72 patients with fusion of the lumbar spine using posterior pedicle screw fixation followed by anterior retroperitoneal insertion of a titanium cage filled with autogenous bone graft. All patients had chronic low back pain after failed conservative treatment. We were able to review 54...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Niemeyer T,Bövingloh AS,Halm H,Liljenqvist U

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated 25 patients with aggressive and malignant fibular tumours between April 1989 and May 2001. There were 11 osteosarcomas, seven Ewing's sarcoma and five chondrosarcomas. The tumours predominantly involved the upper one third; 16 were of Stage IIB. Neo-adjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy were given to all patie...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Natarajan M,Paraskumar M,Rajkumar G,Sivaseelam A,Natarajan S

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 27 patients with a minimally displaced proximal humeral fracture treated conservatively after a mean follow-up of 25 (12-34) months. All fractures had united. Patients were evaluated using the Constant-Murley scoring system, and isokinetic muscle strength was tested using a Cybex dynamometer. Finally, all ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Keser S,Bölükbaşi S,Bayar A,Kanatli U,Meray J,Ozdemir H

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We followed prospectively 27 patients with severe acetabular bone-stock deficiencies due to developmental dysplasia of the hip. Mean preoperative patient age was 56 (34-78) years, mean Harris hip score was 31 (16-66) points and pre-operative mean acetabular angle of Sharp was 47 degrees (34 degrees - 61 degrees). Oper...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Pitto RP,Schikora N

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1991 and 2002, we treated 21 patients with tibial bone loss using a conventional external fixator. Nine patients had an infected open fracture and 12 patients an infected nonunion. After corticotomy, the bone was distracted at the rate of 1 mm (1 mm/step) on alternate days or every 48 h. The mean follow-up per...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Sangkaew C

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated surgically 14 patients with symptomatic complete dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint. The surgical procedure included reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligament using the coracoacromial ligament as substitute, reconstruction of the acromioclavicular ligament, and imbrications of the deltotrapezi...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Adam FF,Farouk O

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured the size and volume of the femoral broaches and stems supplied with three commercial total hip replacement (THR) systems (JRI Furlong, Biomet Stanmore, and Howmedica Exeter). Using an in vitro method, we created cement mantles that could be directly measured. The broaches supplied with the Biomet Stanmore ...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Mellor SJ,Ripley LG,Ricketts DM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed a series of consecutive total hip replacements with cemented femoral components. Modern cementing techniques were followed in all cases, but two different medullary plugs were used-one was polyethylene and the other bioabsorbable gelatin. Cement mantle quality and plug migration were assessed by three diff...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ilizaliturri VM Jr,Bobadilla G,Espinosa R,Garin DE,Chaidez PA,Valero FS,Aguilera JM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a locking screw plate system for the stabilisation of distal radial fractures, which can be inserted through a standard volar approach and in which the locking mechanism allows early post-operative mobilisation. Forty-nine patients with 50 fractures underwent surgical treatment; 66% were type C fractures....

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Drobetz H,Kutscha-Lissberg E

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated the possibility that cancellous bone could be used as a carrier of antibiotics for local delivery. However, the release of antibiotics from the loaded cancellous bone is too rapid and uncertain. We hypothesised that demineralisation of cancellous bone would increase the a...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Rhyu KH,Jung MH,Yoo JJ,Lee MC,Seong SC,Kim HJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty consecutive patients (60 hips) were allocated in two matched-pair groups. Patients were matched for age, gender, body mass index, level of activity, and bone stock. Both groups received an uncemented total hip arthroplasty with a modular press-fit cup and an alumina femoral head. In the first group, an acetabula...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Schmidt R,Willmann G,Pitto RP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From September 1995 to August 2001, we treated 25 patients with chronic osteomyelitis of long bones by a two-stage technique. This consisted of the radical removal of all infected bone and soft tissue and immediate provision of soft-tissue cover. This was supplemented when necessary with delayed autogenous bone grafti...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Alonge TO,Ogunlade SO,Omololu AB

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively studied all patients admitted for total hip (THR) or knee (TKR) arthroplasty from July 2000 to February 2001. No pharmacological anticoagulation was given. All patients received a standardized postoperative rehabilitation regimen. Forty-six patients with known risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DV...

journal_title：International orthopaedics

authors： Ko PS,Chan WF,Siu TH,Cheng A,Lee OB,Lam JJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00