Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2017
Correction to: Predictors of outcomes after arthroscopic transosseous equivalent rotator cuff repair in 155 cases: a propensity score weighted analysis of knotted and knotless self-reinforcing repair techniques at a minimum of 2 years.
The author claims that his name is wrongly listed on PubMed. It seems, that first and last name have been mixed up. Correct first name is: J. Christoph (on PubMed: J.).
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2017
No influence of obesity on survival of cementless, posterior-stabilised, rotating-platform implants.
This study compares survival and outcomes in four total knee arthroplasty (TKA) populations defined by baseline body mass index (BMI). We hypothesised that there would be no difference in survival between the groups. ⋯ Obesity does not affect mid-term implant survival, irrespective of BMI, but has a negative influence on functional outcomes and potential risk of postoperative complications.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2017
Case ReportsSevere metallosis and elevated chromium in serum following implantation of the joint unloading implant system.
In recent years, the minimally invasive joint-preserving implant system has been developed. The main goal of this device is to unload the medial knee compartment without affecting the lateral compartment. The current authors describe a severe metallosis and elevated chromium in serum following implantation of the joint unloading implant system of a 50-year-old male patient, presented to our hospital 3 years after implantation of a KineSpring System into his left knee due to unicompartmental medial osteoarthritis (OA) in an external hospital. ⋯ Five days after revision surgery, the laboratory parameters revealed an elevated value for chromium in serum, while nickel and cobalt values in serum were normal. Reliable clinical data about the long-term results of the KineSpring System is desperately needed. Further studies are warranted to work out the effects of cobalt and chromium levels and further side effects following the implantation of the extra-articular absorber system.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2017
Effects of intra-operative fluoroscopic 3D-imaging on peri-operative imaging strategy in calcaneal fracture surgery.
Previous studies demonstrated that intra-operative fluoroscopic 3D-imaging (3D-imaging) in calcaneal fracture surgery is promising to prevent revision surgery and save costs. However, these studies limited their focus to corrections performed after 3D-imaging, thereby neglecting corrections after intra-operative fluoroscopic 2D-imaging (2D-imaging). The aim of this study was to assess the effects of additional 3D-imaging on intra-operative corrections, peri-operative imaging used, and patient-relevant outcomes compared to 2D-imaging alone. ⋯ Intra-operative 3D-imaging provides additional information resulting in additional corrections. Moreover, 3D-imaging probably changed the surgeons' attitude to rely more on 3D-imaging, hence a 15%-decrease of corrections performed after 2D-imaging when 3D imaging was available. No substantiation for cost reduction was found through reduction in peri-operative imaging or in terms of improved patient-relevant outcomes.
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We intend to describe and analyze the spectrum of upper extremity injuries that arises from both accidental and intentional machete injuries with a focus on associated complications and comorbidities. This review is the first from a United States institution, and the only from a designated level 1 trauma center. ⋯ IV; Prognostic Study.