Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
The metaphyseal bone defect predicts outcome in reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture sequelae.
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) represents an established procedure for treatment of fracture sequelae (FS) after proximal humerus fractures. The present work evaluates which factors are of influence for the clinical outcome. Fifty cases (mean age 69, range 44-89) have been evaluated postoperatively clinically [Constant Score (CS)] and radiographically (mean FU 34; range 24-93 months). ⋯ RSA significantly improved the clinical result. A metaphyseal bone defect and preoperative degeneration of the teres minor showed to be negative prognostic factors. Primary operative treatment and the number of previous operations also negatively influenced the clinical result.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
Functional outcome and mortality in nonagenarians following hip fracture surgery.
The world's population is ageing and the elderly population itself is growing older. This population shows a high incidence of hip fractures. We performed a retrospective study, reviewing the functional status, postoperative complications and mortality rate of nonagenarians who underwent surgery for hip fracture. ⋯ Nonagenarians have good surgical outcomes after hip fracture surgery with low mortality rate. They should be treated similarly as their younger counterparts in terms of decision for surgery. Potential decline in functional status and rehabilitation options should be shared with the patient and family at an early stage.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
Simultaneous surgery for chronic lateral ankle instability accompanied by only subchondral bone lesion of talus.
Osteochondral lesion of the talus (OCT) frequently accompanies chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). However, it remains unclear whether concomitant OCT and CLAI should be treated surgically at the same time. The purpose was to evaluate the clinical outcome of simultaneous surgery involving stabilization of CLAI and retrograde drilling for only subchondral bone lesion of the talus. ⋯ Simultaneous surgery involving lateral ankle stabilization and retrograde drilling under arthroscopic and fluoroscopic guidance is a promising method for treating CLAI accompanied by only subchondral bone lesion of talus.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
Case ReportsPosterior resection and fusion of a lumbosacral hemivertebra in a case of dipygus.
Dipygus or pygomelia is an incomplete form of twinning due to the incomplete division of the embryonic disc. This extremely rare condition consists in the presence of an accessory limb that generally inserts into the buttock or perineum. Associated anomalies such as duplication of the genitourinary or the intestinal tract are frequent, and recurrently appear associated with spinal anomalies such as congenital scoliosis due to hemivertebra. We present our experience with a 20-year-old girl, the first and only case of dipygus recorded and treated in Switzerland, who came to us complaining of increasing low back pain along with a progressive congenital scoliosis due to the presence of a hemivertebra between L5 and S1, which was removed in a single stage exclusively through a posterior approach.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
ACL double bundle linked cortical-aperture tibial fixation: a technical note.
The purpose of this technical note is to describe the tibial fixation characteristics for an all-inside anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction method that links extra-cortical button suspensory and aperture fixation replicating double bundle soft tissue graft function in single femoral and tibial sockets. ⋯ This ACL reconstruction method combines the high ultimate load to failure and low graft slippage of extra-cortical button suspensory fixation with the high stiffness of aperture fixation. Biomechanical test findings were comparable or better to previous reports for displacement during submaximal loading, ultimate failure load, and construct stiffness. Based on current understanding of soft tissue graft ACL reconstruction biomechanics, this fixation method should enhance graft-bone socket integration during healing, facilitate long-term graft survival, and improve patient outcomes. Clinical studies are needed to confirm in vivo efficacy.