International orthopaedics
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To determine the effectiveness of bilateral decompression via a unilateral approach using unilateral pedicle screw fixation for two-level lumbar stenosis with instability. ⋯ Bilateral decompression via a unilateral approach using unilateral pedicle screw fixation for two-level lumbar stenosis with instability, which can maintain the lumbar lordosis and the disc space height, is an effective and less invasive method than with bilateral constructs.
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Comparative Study
Relationship between patient-based outcome score and conventional objective outcome scales in post-operative total knee arthroplasty patients.
Evaluations for knee osteoarthritis (OA) or post-operative total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have mainly been assessed by objective scales. Though the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) is attracting attention as a patient-based outcome score, the relationship with conventional objective scales after TKA remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between KOOS and conventional objective scales and evaluate the features of patient-based outcome scores. ⋯ This study suggested that conventional objective scales reflected mainly ADL disturbances in post-operative TKA patients. Furthermore, patient-based outcome scores made it possible to evaluate and detect a minute change of knee pain and QOL in TKA patients. The Japanese KOOS was a useful tool to evaluate conditions after TKA.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improved kinematics of total knee replacement following partially navigated modified gap-balancing technique.
Navigation-based total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has proven its value for restoration of the limb axis. However, patient-orientated results after TKA show a wide variation from the correct implantation technique. Nonphysiological kinematics without posterior femoral rollback and tibial internal rotation in flexion could be one reason for this. We postulated that a modified gap-balancing technique with navigation of the tibia alone, in comparison to a conventional navigated technique, would: (1) obtain lateral femoral rollback, (2) alter condylar liftoff without midflexion instability, (3) significantly differ in femoral and tibial cuts, (4) not be inferior in leg-axis restoration and (5) be comparable in clinical short-term scores. ⋯ A partial navigation solely of the tibial cut can securely restore the leg axis. Modification of the surgical technique can possibly reproduce more physiological knee kinematics with higher lateral femoral rollback in flexion without midflexion instability. This might help reduce postoperative problems with the new implant and thus reduce the amount of unsatisfactory results. Despite equal short-term results, mid- to long-term results are needed to prove whether or not this correlates with better clinical results and at least equal implant longevity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Platelet-rich plasma prevents blood loss and pain and enhances early functional outcome after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomised controlled study.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) might prevent blood loss and postoperative pain and expedite wound healing following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ PRP has significant effect in preventing blood loss, postoperative pain and need for narcotics after TKA and has a positive effect on short-term clinical outcome.
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Comparative Study
Blood transfusion after primary total knee arthroplasty can be significantly minimised through a multimodal blood-loss prevention approach.
Our aim was to clarify the effective decrease in blood transfusion after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) from a multimodal blood-loss prevention approach (MBLPA) and the related risk factors of blood transfusion. ⋯ MBLPA in primary TKA was highly effective, with a zero transfusion rate. Risk factors for transfusion were determined, and eliminating them contributed to the avoidance of allogeneic blood transfusion in our study series.