Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Nov 2023
Complications of peroneus longus tendon harvesting: a retrospective review of 82 cases.
Peroneus longus tendon (PLT) has become a reliable autologous graft option for various ligament reconstructions. But there are potential risks and complications associated with its use as a graft. This retrospective study aimed to examine the complications and donor site morbidity following PLT harvesting. ⋯ Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Nov 2023
Calibration of magnification in two-dimensional low-dose full-body imaging for preoperative planning of total hip arthroplasty.
Preoperative planning of total hip arthroplasty (THA) using two-dimensional low-dose (2DLD) full-body imaging has gained popularity in recent years. The low-dose imaging system is said to produce a calibrated image with constant 1:1 magnification. However, the planning software used in conjunction with those images may introduce variations in the degree of magnification in 2DLD imaging, and this has not yet been investigated. The purpose of the present study was to quantify any variation in 2DLD image to assess the need for image calibration when using conventional planning software. ⋯ THA planning with 2DLD imaging is subject to variation in magnification as analyzed with conventional planning software in this series. This finding is of paramount importance for surgeons using 2DLD imaging in preparation for THA since errors in magnification could affect the accuracy of preoperative planning and ultimately the clinical outcome.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Nov 2023
Is malunion of the greater tuberosity after reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients with complex proximal humerus fracture associated with worse clinical outcomes? A prospective cohort study.
To assess patient outcomes following reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients with complex proximal humerus fracture and the clinical implications of greater tuberosity malunions. ⋯ Cases with complete superior migration experienced poorer clinical outcomes than those with anatomic healing. Despite a relatively high malunion rate, the outcomes were not significantly worse in these patients compared to anatomically healed GT cases.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Nov 2023
Associations of preoperative anemia and postoperative hemoglobin values with hospital costs in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Total knee arthroplasty are among the most frequently conducted surgeries, due to an aging society. Since hospital costs are subsequently rising, adequate preparation of patients and reimbursement becomes more and more important. Recent literature revealed anemia as a risk factor for enhanced length of stay (LOS) and complications. This study analyzed whether preoperative hemoglobin (Hb) and postoperative Hb were associated with total hospital costs and general ward costs. ⋯ Retrospective cohort study, III.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Nov 2023
Treatment of hallux rigidus with percutaneous metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis: a case series with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.
Percutaneous metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis is an option for the treatment of hallux rigidus in more advanced cases. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiographic results at least 2 years after percutaneous metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis in patients with hallux rigidus. ⋯ IV, case series.