Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Comparison of five different fluoroscopic methods for identifying the MPFL femoral footprint.
The success of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is closely linked to the precise positioning of the femoral tunnel. Intraoperative fluoroscopy is commonly utilized to identify the MPFL footprint. This study aimed to ascertain the most accurate fluoroscopic method among the five previously described methods used to determine the MPFL femoral footprint. ⋯ Level IV, cadaveric study.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Observational StudyMid-term Clinical Outcome of Microvascular Gracilis Muscle Flaps for Defects of the Hand.
Gracilis muscle flaps are useful to cover defects of the hand. However, there are currently no studies describing outcome measurements after covering soft tissue defects using free flaps in the hand. ⋯ IV observational.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Leg length discrepancy is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a main source of heel pain, and only about one-third of patients have bilateral symptomatic involvement, although age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activities are known risk factors. The high prevalence of unilateral involvement is poorly understood. We aimed to assess the potential association between PF and the leg length discrepancy (LLD) in unilateral PF. ⋯ Level III, case-control.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Dorsal capsule release and lateral band translocation for a stiff swan neck deformity without articular involvement.
The treatment for proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) stiffness in extension requires extensor tenolysis, concomitant procedures to restore flexion, and intensive therapy. A stiff swan neck deformity without articular involvement is rare and the treatment is always challenging. ⋯ IV, retrospective case study.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Patella height measurements in patients with patellofemoral instability: the power to predict patella height indices.
Numerous indices for patella height measurement are described in the literature; however, there is not a universally accepted 'gold standard'. Choice of indices varies depending on personal preference and previous experience, making it difficult to compare results between studies. The aims of this study were to assess the correlation between different patella height indices and generate statistically derived formulae that can be used to predict the value of one patella height ratio when another is known. ⋯ The formulae produced in this study can predict the value of one patella height ratio when the results of another are known. This could facilitate systematic reviews and meta-analyses by allowing the pooling together of data from many studies.