Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
The metaphyseal bone defect predicts outcome in reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture sequelae.
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) represents an established procedure for treatment of fracture sequelae (FS) after proximal humerus fractures. The present work evaluates which factors are of influence for the clinical outcome. Fifty cases (mean age 69, range 44-89) have been evaluated postoperatively clinically [Constant Score (CS)] and radiographically (mean FU 34; range 24-93 months). ⋯ RSA significantly improved the clinical result. A metaphyseal bone defect and preoperative degeneration of the teres minor showed to be negative prognostic factors. Primary operative treatment and the number of previous operations also negatively influenced the clinical result.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2014
ACL double bundle linked cortical-aperture tibial fixation: a technical note.
The purpose of this technical note is to describe the tibial fixation characteristics for an all-inside anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction method that links extra-cortical button suspensory and aperture fixation replicating double bundle soft tissue graft function in single femoral and tibial sockets. ⋯ This ACL reconstruction method combines the high ultimate load to failure and low graft slippage of extra-cortical button suspensory fixation with the high stiffness of aperture fixation. Biomechanical test findings were comparable or better to previous reports for displacement during submaximal loading, ultimate failure load, and construct stiffness. Based on current understanding of soft tissue graft ACL reconstruction biomechanics, this fixation method should enhance graft-bone socket integration during healing, facilitate long-term graft survival, and improve patient outcomes. Clinical studies are needed to confirm in vivo efficacy.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2014
Risk factors for complications and in-hospital mortality following hip fractures: a study using the National Trauma Data Bank.
Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. ⋯ Prognostic study, Level II.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2014
Lumbar spine stability after combined application of interspinous fastener and modified posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a biomechanical study.
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and internal fixation are commonly performed for the treatment of lower back pain due to lumbar spinal degeneration. We have developed a novel interspinous fixation device, the interspinous fastener (ISF) for potential use in the surgical management of degenerative spinal disease. The aim of this study was to assess the in vitro biomechanical characteristics of calf lumbar spine specimens after ISF fixation with modified PLIF. ⋯ We found that ISF fixation with PLIF of the lower lumbar spine provided biomechanical stability that was equivalent to that associated with bilateral pedicle screw/rod fixation with PLIF. The ISF shows potential as an alternative means of fixation in the surgical management of degenerative spinal disease.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2014
Functionality of middle-aged women after resection-interposition arthroplasty of the trapeziometacarpal joint in comparison to a healthy control group.
Trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis is a very common degenerative joint disease which affects especially women between their fifth and sixth decade of life. To determine the final pinch, grip and functional outcome after trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty and to compare to non-arthritic controls, we hypothesized that patients after the former surgery are expected to have lower grip and pinch strength and a higher DASH score. ⋯ A loss of pinch strength in conjunction with a higher DASH score was detected. The expected loss of pinch strength in conjunction with a reduced physical functionality should be discussed preoperatively with the patient to meet the expectations and to offer the best suitable treatment option.