Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2007
[Evaluation of prognostic factors affecting recurrences and disease-free survival in extra-abdominal desmoid tumors].
We investigated treatment results and the role of potential prognostic factors in patients treated by surgery with or without adjuvant radiotherapy for primary or recurrent extra-abdominal desmoid tumors. ⋯ In our series, no prognostic factor could be identified as having an association with the high recurrence rate.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2007
[Prognostic factors in patients with malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the extremities].
We evaluated prognostic factors in patients with malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the extremity. ⋯ Patients with high-grade malignant fibrous histiocytoma have a poorer prognosis.
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The results of coccygectomy were evaluated in patients with coccydynia unresponsive to conservative treatment. ⋯ Coccygectomy is a successful treatment option in patients unresponsive to conservative treatment for coccydynia.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2007
[Total disc prosthesis for painful degenerative lumbar disc disease].
We evaluated clinical and radiographic results of patients treated by the ProDisc II total disc prosthesis (TDP) for painful degenerative lumbar disc disease. ⋯ Lumbar disc prosthesis offers significant advantages in terms of functional improvement and increased quality of life in the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2007
[Surgical restoration of drop foot deformity with tibialis posterior tendon transfer].
The transfer of the tibialis posterior tendon to the paralysed tendons on the anterior aspect of the ankle not only restores the function of the paralyzed muscles, but also removes the deforming force on the medial aspect of the foot. In this study, we evaluated patients who underwent tibialis posterior tendon transfer for the treatment of drop foot. ⋯ Tibialis posterior tendon transfer in drop foot yields highly successful results in the restoration of active dorsiflexion and prevention of flexion deformity in the toes.