Operative Orthopädie und Traumatologie
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Oper Orthop Traumatol · Oct 2014
Clinical TrialIpsilateral free semitendinosus tendon graft with interference screw fixation for minimally invasive reconstruction of chronic tears of the Achilles tendon.
Minimally invasive ipsilateral semitendinosus reconstruction of large chronic tears aims to be advantageous for the patient in terms of plantar flexion recovery, anthropometric measures, fast return to daily and sport activity, is safe, with low donor site co-morbidities, low risks of wound complications and neurovascular injuries. ⋯ Between 2008 and 2010, the procedure was performed on 28 consecutive patients (21 men and 7 women, median age 46 years). At the 2-year follow-up, average ATRS scores significantly improved (p < 0.0001) compared to average preoperative scores with good to excellent outcomes for 26 out of 28 patients (93 %); the maximum calf circumference also improved considerably whereby no clinical or functional relevance compared to the contralateral side observed. Of the 28 patients 16 (57 %) could practice sport at the same preinjury level, whereby 1 patient experienced persistent pain over the distal wound, which ameliorated after desensitization therapy.
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Oper Orthop Traumatol · Oct 2014
Clinical Trial[Retrograde intramedullary nailing for periprosthetic fractures of the distal femur].
Intramedullary stabilization of periprosthetic distal femoral fractures by interlocking nailing. Closed reduction by retrograde nail can be combined with the use of transmedullary support screws (TMS principle of Stedtfeld). ⋯ Out of 101 fractures treated between 2000 and 2013 with a Targon RF nail (Aesculap, Tuttlingen, Germany) 10 were periprosthetic, all were classified as Rorabeck type II and of these 6 fractures were metaphyseal and 4 were diaphyseal. In four cases proximal implants were present. The mean operative time for periprosthetic fracture fixation did not significantly differ from that for normal retrograde femoral nailing. There were no postoperative infections, fixation failures or delayed unions. There was one revision for secondary correction of maltorsion.
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Oper Orthop Traumatol · Oct 2014
[Minimally invasive cement augmentation of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with the new radiofrequency kyphoplasty].
Minimally invasive cement augmentation of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in elderly patients. ⋯ In all, 44 patients (29 women, 15 men) with a mean age of 73.5 years with a total of 62 painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures were treated with RF kyphoplasty from May 2009 until July 2010, and followed over a period of 12 months. The mean operating time per patient was 36.2 min, the operating time per vertebra was 25.7 min. All the patients studied experienced an early and persistent significant pain relief even 12 months after therapy (8 ± 1.4 vs. 2.7 ± 1.9) according to the visual analogue pain scale. According to the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) as a disease-specific disability measure all the patients improved significantly (p < 0.001) in the level of disability after operative treatment (56.2 ± 18.8 vs. 34.5 ± 16.6). Cement leakage was detected in 17 out of 62 (27.4 %) augmented vertebrae, whereas all the patients with cement leakage remained asymptomatic. One patient had subsequent vertebral fractures after a period of 6 months.
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Oper Orthop Traumatol · Aug 2014
Multicenter Study Clinical Trial[Newly developed modular reverse fracture endoprosthesis in non-reconstructable humeral head fracture in old people].
Primary endoprosthetic joint replacement in non-reconstructable proximal humeral fracture in the elderly. Alternative to fracture hemi-endoprosthesis with resorption of tuberosities and secondary rotator cuff insuffiency which leads to unsatisfying functional results. ⋯ One dislocated acromion fracture.
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Oper Orthop Traumatol · Aug 2014
Clinical Trial[LUCL reconstruction using a triceps tendon graft to treat posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow].
Re-establishment of radial stability within the elbow joint in cases of arthroscopically or clinically confirmed posterolateral rotatory instability. ⋯ Retrospective analysis of 47 LUCL reconstructions from 2008-2010 with good results concerning pain reduction and acceptance, improvement of the Mayo Elbow Performance Score from 49 to 82, low complication rate with one elbow stiffness, one temporary ulnar nerve lesion, and one recurrent instability.