Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2024
Transphyseal arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children under 12 years.
The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children is on the rise. Despite this trend, the optimal management of these injuries remains a matter of ongoing debate. In this light, our study seeks to assess the clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes of transphyseal ACL reconstruction in preadolescent patients in the medium-term. ⋯ Level II, prospective comparative cohort study, before and after intervention.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2024
Intra- and inter-operator reliability of three-dimensional preoperative planning in total knee arthroplasty.
To characterize the intra- and inter-operator reliability of a CT-based 3D preoperative planning software. ⋯ This study showed high intra- and inter-operator reliability for implant size selection and, in most of the degrees-of-freedom, also for implant placements. Further research is needed to evaluate the benefit of developing more precise means of describing the objectives of the surgical planning as well as to evaluate the possibility and relevance of adding features in the planning software to assist the operators.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2024
Interobserver reliability of shoulder radiographic findings and correlation to MRI: a preliminary case series.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the interobserver reliability of measurements of the Acromiohumeral Distance (AHD) first described by Golding et al., the Critical Shoulder Angle (CSA), the Acromion Index with Glenoid Humeral (GH) and Glenoid Acromial (GA) distances, following the measuring method by Nyffeler et al., the Lateral Acromion Angle (LAA), as well as the morphology of the acromion according to Bigliani and the humeral head position according to Maloney in X-rays and MRI. Furthermore, the study assessed the correlation of measurement results in X-ray with those in MRI for AHD, CSA, GA, GH, AI, and LAA. ⋯ These findings provide valuable insights into the robustness of radiological parameters for evaluating shoulder pathology, offering promising prospects for clinical applications and further research. Nevertheless, the specific methodological considerations and patient characteristics should be taken into account when interpreting the results to ensure their accurate application in clinical practice.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2024
Anteromedial knee osteoarthritis (AMOA) evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a cohort study of 100 patients.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are increasingly used for knee osteoarthritis evaluation and preoperative planning before unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), and often patients already have MRI scans before their initial surgeon consultation. This highlights the need for surgeons to understand anteromedial osteoarthritis (AMOA) patterns on MRI. Hence, we aim to describe MRI findings in patients with AMOA meeting current indications for medial UKA. ⋯ The MRI findings confirmed the radiographic diagnosis of bone-on-bone medial disease but highlights a range of findings in the ACL, lateral compartment, and patellofemoral joint compartment for patients who met the current x-ray and intraoperative indication for UKA. Further research is required to understand if these MRI changes will affect long-term outcomes.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2024
Long-term outcomes after capitate fractures: a median 16-year follow-up.
The long-term effects of a capitate fracture are unknown. The aim of this study was to assess both clinical and radiological long-term outcomes after a capitate fracture. ⋯ At a median of 16-year follow-up, patients with a capitate fracture report normal self-assessed hand function as well as good wrist motion and strength. The risk of development of posttraumatic arthritis in the joints around the capitate is low.