International orthopaedics
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Desmoid tumours of the extremity have a high recurrence rate. The purpose of this study was to analyse the outcome after resection of these tumours with special emphasis on recurrent disease and adjuvant therapeutic strategies. ⋯ Compared to desmoids of the trunk or the head and neck region, desmoids affecting the limbs show by far the worst outcome in terms of relapse or treatment-related morbidity. The importance of negative resection margins is still not clear. Particularly in recurrent desmoids adjuvant radiotherapy appears to reduce the further recurrence rate. Therefore, a general use of radiation should be considered for this high-risk group.
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Editorial Historical Article
Twenty-five years in the Editorial Board of the Journal of SICOT--International Orthopaedics.
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Comparative Study
The analysis of spinopelvic parameters and stability following long fusions with S1, S2 or iliac fixation.
The purpose of this study was to analyse changes of spinopelvic parameters and stability in the treatment of degenerative lumbar deformity. ⋯ Patients who had ILF in long fusion for the treatment of degenerative lumbar deformity had significant restoration of spinopelvic parameters compared to the other groups. In addition, DS2F and ILF provided more stability of distal instruments.