abstract：INTRODUCTION:Implant removal because of pain after posterior fusion in the thoracic and lumbar spine is a widely performed operation. We conducted a retrospective study to examine whether patients benefit from implant removal. PATIENTS AND METHODS:57 patients (29 males, 28 females, mean age 46.5 years) who have underg...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Stavridis SI,Bücking P,Schaeren S,Jeanneret B,Schnake KJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Today the most frequently used operative procedures in advanced arthritis of the hindfoot joints are isolated talonavicular arthrodesis and double arthrodesis (involving the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints, i.e. the Chopart joint). This in vitro study investigates whether the fusion of the talonavicu...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Thelen S,Rütt J,Wild M,Lögters T,Windolf J,Koebke J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hip and knee arthroplasties are frequently complicated by the need for allogeneic blood transfusions. The surveys were developed to assess the use of blood-saving measures in orthopedic surgery in the Netherlands in 2002 and 2007. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:In 2002 and 2007, a questionnaire on blood managemen...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Horstmann WG,Ettema HB,Verheyen CC

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of anomalous muscles in the hand is rare, and therefore the clinician frequently does not account for their existence when reaching the diagnosis and concluding the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. This case report describes the highly unusual case of the occurrence of bilateral flexor digitorum superfi...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Unglaub F,Wolf MB,Dragu A,Horch RE

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, reports of surgical treatment of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SPONK) refractory to non-operative treatment have primarily focused on knee arthroplasty. This report presents an overview of the characteristics of SPONK and reports our experience with joint-preserving surgical treatment of th...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Duany NG,Zywiel MG,McGrath MS,Siddiqui JA,Jones LC,Bonutti PM,Mont MA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Catastrophic polyethylene failure is an uncommon complication of ceramic-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty (THA) because of the favourable tribological characteristics of these implants. We present a case of a 50-year-old woman who formerly underwent bilateral ceramic-on-polyethylene THA with expansio...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Mariconda M,Silvestro A,Mansueto G,Marinò D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fast track rehabilitation after primary total hip (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) is gaining popularity. We performed a prospective clinical trial to identify predictive factors for successful fast track rehabilitation. METHODS:Between June 2005 and January 2006, 52 THR and 48 TKR were performed on c...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Schneider M,Kawahara I,Ballantyne G,McAuley C,Macgregor K,Garvie R,McKenzie A,Macdonald D,Breusch SJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The calcaneocuboid joint is very stable, and dislocation or fracture is rare. We report a very rare case of dislocation fracture at the anterior articular surface of the calcaneocuboid joint. This is, to our knowledge, the first report of calcaneus fracture. ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Hagino T,Tonotsuka H,Ochiai S,Hamada Y

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether there are differences in stability between double and triple interlocked intramedullary nails used for the fixation of extraarticular proximal tibial fractures. DESIGN:Randomized in vitro biomechanical-experimental laboratory investigation. SETTING:Biomechanics laboratory of the Clinic...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Hansen M,Blum J,Mehler D,Hessmann MH,Rommens PM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a very rare and highly malignant type of lymphoma, which presents as a mucous cyst on the finger. The cyst was excised and the specimen pathohistologically analyzed. The analysis revealed the presence of a Natural-Killer cell neoplasm. This case illustrates and stresses the importance of a p...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Unglaub F,Loos B,Wolf MB,Dragu A,Amann K,Horch RE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Trigger finger and thumb are amongst the most common hand disabilities seen by orthopaedic surgeons. Surgical release of the first annular pulley (A1) is generally indicated when non-operative treatment fails. We present the long-term results of open operative treatment of trigger finger or trigger thumb i...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Lange-Riess D,Schuh R,Hönle W,Schuh A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Commonly used headless design screws such as Acutrak and Herbert screws have limited compressive effect on short fragment fixation. Therefore, we investigated whether preloaded compression techniques could be helpful in improving the compression effect. METHOD:A prototype of interfragmentary compression s...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Baran O,Sagol E,OXaz H,Sarikanat M,Havitcioglu H

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Postoperative outcomes of segmental pedicle screw fixation were evaluated in posterior scoliosis surgery with the use of navigation system. OBJECTIVES:We report the usefulness of a navigation system and a segmental pedicle screw fixation in surgery for scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Few reports on...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Nakanishi K,Tanaka M,Misawa H,Sugimoto Y,Takigawa T,Ozaki T

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign ganglion (synovial) cysts within the knee are uncommon and especially so when located in the infrapatellar fad pad. They cause many non-specific symptoms but usually present as a swelling. We report the case of a young gentleman with multiple benign synovial cysts within the fat pad causing a locked knee, which...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Trompeter A,Servant C

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of ganglion cysts in the posterior septum of the knee joint, one as parameniscal cyst from the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus extending to posterior septum, and the other as a cyst located in the posterior septum adjacent to the posterior cruciate ligament, which were both arthroscopically ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Yoo JH,Kim EH,Min KD,Lee BI

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) is a complication of lumbar spinal fusion. There are some reports on the cause of this degeneration but none concerning its prevention. We performed sublaminar wiring stabilization to prevent ASD after posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion with instrumentation. The purpose...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Ogawa H,Hori H,Oshita H,Akaike A,Koyama Y,Shimizu T,Yamada K,Ishimaru D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Posterior instrumented fusion alone has been considered inadequate to correct scoliosis in most patients with neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF-1) because of their weak bone structure. This study was undertaken to evaluate whether the extension of fusion one level beyond the conventional fusion level would enab...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Li M,Fang X,Li Y,Ni J,Gu S,Zhu X

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a patient who sustained a fracture of the tibial shaft during the removal of the newest type of an intramedullary nail (Expert Tibia Nail, Synthes. In this case report, we discuss the causes of this complication and possible ways to prevent this. ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Seebauer CJ,van Scherpenzeel KM,Haas NP,Bail HJ

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of our study was to evaluate retrospectively the mid-term results of the Miller-Galante II (Zimmer, Warsaw, USA) unicondylar knee arthoplasty (UKA). METHOD:The study included 46 patients with medial UKAs. Mean follow-up time was 7.0 years (range 2.7-13.1 years). RESULTS:Survival rate of the prosthesis...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Koskinen E,Paavolainen P,Eskelinen A,Harilainen A,Sandelin J,Ylinen P,Tallroth K,Remes V

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several reports indicated that interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- alpha) play important regulatory roles in bone remodeling and homeostasis. In addition, receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) have been shown to be important regulators o...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Lee JS,Ryu CH,Moon NH,Kim SJ,Park SY,Suh KT

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to compare the efficacies of steroid injections guided by scintigraphy, ultrasonography, and palpation in plantar fasciitis. METHODS:A total of 35 heels of 27 patients were randomly assigned to three steroid injection groups: palpation-guided (pg), ultrasound-guided (ug), and scinti...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Yucel I,Yazici B,Degirmenci E,Erdogmus B,Dogan S

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ideal specimen for identification of the etiologic agents in chronic osteomyelitis for best antibiotic decision remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To assess the concordance of sinus track culture (STC) with that of intraoperative bone culture (IBC) to guide antibiotic therapy in chronic osteomyelitis. ME...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Akinyoola AL,Adegbehingbe OO,Aboderin AO

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:To report a rare case of retroperitoneal schwannoma from lumbar nerve root with difficult surgery and potential vascular complication. OBJECTIVE:We report a rare case of giant schwannoma which arises from fifth lumbar root with L5 vertebral body destruction. Retroperitoneal schwannomas are rare, and those...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Chiang ER,Chang MC,Chen TH

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rotator cuff tears are increasing with age. Does osteopenic bone have an influence on the pullout strength of suture anchors? MATERIALS AND METHODS:SPIRALOK 5.0 mm (DePuy Mitek), Super Revo 5 mm and UltraSorb (both ConMed Linvatec) suture anchors were tested in six osteopenic and six healthy human cadaver...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Pietschmann MF,Fröhlich V,Ficklscherer A,Gülecyüz MF,Wegener B,Jansson V,Müller PE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of complications are associated with shoulder arthroscopic surgery. However rare, respiratory complications such as pneumomediastinum and related tension pneumothorax as well as spontaneous pneumothorax in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy by endotracheal intubation have been reported in the literature...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Calvisi V,Lupparelli S,Rossetti S

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Numerous surgical treatment options are proposed for the Kienböck disease but there has not been a consensus on the most appropriate method yet. The aim of this study is to present our experience and preliminary results of the use of vascularized bone graft from dorsal radius. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Second...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Ozalp T,Yercan HS,Okçu G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Review the literature concerning modalities to evaluate the integrity of the deltoid ligament in patients with supination external rotation ankle fractures. METHODS:The electronic databases Pubmed/Medline, CINAHL and Embase were searched from 1987 to November 2007 to identify all published origi...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： van den Bekerom MP,Mutsaerts EL,van Dijk CN

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma (DDCS) comprises approximately 10% of all chondrosarcomas and has the worst outcome with 5-year survival of 10%. The preferred localizations are femur, humerus and pelvis. We report a case of DDCS that arose in proximal phalanx of left-hand thumb of a 66-year-old man. He was admitted wi...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Doganavsargil B,Argin M,Sezak M,Sabah D,Sarsik B,Omur O,Oztop F

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The validated, patient-reported Oxford shoulder score (OSS) was introduced around 10 years ago, primarily for the assessment of outcomes of shoulder surgery (excluding shoulder stabilisation) in randomised trials. Its uptake has steadily increased in a number of countries and its use has also been extended. Recently a...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Dawson J,Rogers K,Fitzpatrick R,Carr A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:To design and evaluate the strength of muscles in preventing humeral head migration after acromioplasty by biomechanical research on cadaver models. METHODS:Six fresh shoulder cadavers were studied. The coracoacromial ligament cut model was prepared in five shoulders for the study. Different forces were applied...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Chen J,Budoff JE,Luo CF,Luo ZP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The view that subjective complaints rather than "objective" measurements decide on whether to consult the doctor or allow for an intervention to be carried out, should contribute to the decision-making process. This is especially true in diseases with multiple joint impairments. Although a variety of patient self-asse...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Simmen BR,Angst F,Schwyzer HK,Herren DB,Pap G,Aeschlimann A,Goldhahn J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Locked antegrade or retrograde nailing of humeral shaft and proximal humerus fractures is a well established treatment option. Anatomic-morphological studies revealed a potential high risk of axillary nerve injury within proximal interlocking screw insertion. However, clinical experiences do not seem to co...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Lögters TT,Wild M,Windolf J,Linhart W

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the long-term results after Corin C-Fit uncemented total hip arthroplasty in young patients with hydroxyapatite or porous coated components. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We prospectively followed 36 patients (38 hips) who had Corin C-Fit uncemented total hip arthropla...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Raj D,Jaiswal PK,Sharma BL,Fergusson CM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal is the tuberosity avulsion fracture. Most of the time, the fracture is relatively undisplaced and it can be treated conservatively with a hard-soled shoe or walking cast. For painful intra-articular nonunion, internal fixation with or without bone graft is the ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Lui TH

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are benign, highly vascular osseous lesions characterized by cystic, blood-filled spaces surrounded by thin perimeters of expanded bone. Children and young adults are most affected by spinal ABCs. We document a review of literature. ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Saccomanni B

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The number of revision hip arthroplasties is increasing but several aspects of this procedure could be improved. One method of reducing intra-operative complications is the cement-in-cement technique. This procedure entails cementing a smaller femoral prosthesis into the existing stable cement mantle. The ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Keeling P,Prendergast PJ,Lennon AB,Kenny PJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of large and massive segmental defects of the diaphyseal bone following tumor resection is a significant problem for orthopedic surgeons. Double or folded free vascularized fibula graft (FVFG) is used in massive femur defects and is considered to be a reliable reconstructive procedure. However, folded or ...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Matsuo T,Sugita T,Shimose S,Kubo T,Sunagawa T,Yasunaga Y,Ochi M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although long bone defects may be treated by callus distraction, frequent complications arise from the long duration of external fixation. To reduce such complications, bone transport over an intramedullary nail (BTON) has been done for tibial bone defect. METHODS:In 12 patients (mean age, 46.1 years) of ch...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Oh CW,Song HR,Roh JY,Oh JK,Min WK,Kyung HS,Kim JW,Kim PT,Ihn JC

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Even following the introduction of the "third generation" cementing technique, an improvement of the fixation of the acetabular component similar to that of the femoral has not been shown in clinical studies. The goal of the present study was to achieve a better stability with the use of an amphiphilic bon...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Müller-Rath R,Wirtz DC,Siebert CH,Andereya S,Gravius S,Hermanns-Sachweh B,Marx R,Mumme T

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synovial hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor. While mainly affecting the knee, it can also appear in other joints or tissues. The condition is very rare in children. A delay between debut and diagnosis due to its unspecific symptomatology is common. We report a case of a boy affected by an intra-articular synovial h...

journal_title：Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

authors： Ares-Rodriguez O,Soldado-Carrera F,Fontecha CG,Aguirre Canyadell M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00