Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Brown tumors are reactive osteolytic lesions caused by hyperparathyroidism. These rare lesions are non-neoplastic processes that result from bone resorption. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively review a 34-year experience with brown tumors in our institution. ⋯ The diagnosis of brown tumor begins with clinical suspicion. Endocrinology and general surgery consultation is important before surgery. Treatment of brown tumors requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jul 2024
Knee dislocations and associated fractures: risk factors for surgical reduction.
Dissociation of the knee joint, or knee dislocations (KD), can lead to severe complications, often resulting in multiligament injuries. A subset of these injuries are irreducible by closed reduction and require open reduction. Identifying KDs that necessitate surgical intervention is crucial for optimal outcomes. While previous studies have explored various risk factors, the influence of associated fractures is less understood. ⋯ Our study demonstrated that KDs presenting with concomitant tibia and/or fibula fractures are more likely to require SR. The difficulty posed to closed reduction may be due to the influence of these fracture patterns on surrounding soft tissue as well as the lack of a stable bone structure necessary for achieving proper reduction. Physicians should be aware of the potential risk of this fracture pattern when caring for patients with KDs.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jul 2024
Partial weight-bearing following ankle fracture: what's the actual load in early recovery?
This study investigates the learning efficacy for partial weight load before discharge as well as the impact of biofeedback during the learning process. ⋯ We conclude that the majority of ankle fracture patients were unable to learn partial weight bearing in the early postoperative stage using traditional techniques. Additionally, each patient's ability to carry out a given loading varied. Using an audio-visual real-time biofeedback modality led to significantly improved performance. These findings support the proposed utility of audiovisual feedback in early rehabilitation. With the use of outpatient real-time biofeedback systems, therapists will be able to respond specifically to the needs of each individual patient.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jul 2024
An evaluation of a novel method for the MRI-based assessment of Caton-Deschamps index in the Knee.
The radiographical assessment of patella height has historically been performed using X-Ray. The aim of this study was to evaluate a new method for the assessment of patella height using MRI and to assess the correlation with the X-Ray based assessment. ⋯ The assessment of CDI on MRI using a cross-sectional imaging method has a better correlation with traditional X-Ray assessment of CDI than single-slice assessment. This is particularly true in patients with elevated TT-TG and as such should be preferentially used in the assessment of Patellar height in this cohort.