Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Jan 2014
Review Meta AnalysisCemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures: an updated meta-analysis.
To compare the outcomes of cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty for treating displaced femoral neck fractures. ⋯ The available evidence suggested there was no significant difference between uncemented and cemented hemiarthroplasty in treating displaced femoral neck fractures.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialClinical assessment of reformed lumbar microdiscectomy.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the reformed lumbar microdiscectomy preserving more ligamentum flavum than the traditional microdiscectomy does. A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical study was conducted. Patients with unilateral lumbar disc herniation were randomly divided into two groups. ⋯ The Oswestry scale scores showed a better lumbar function state in the test group than that in the control group at 12 weeks and 1 year after the operation (P < 0.05). In both groups, there was no patient who had a lumbar disc reherniation. Preserving more ligamentum flavum is helpful to improve the clinical outcomes, and this improvement maybe resulted from the prevention of the fibrosis-related complication and the stability of the spine.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Jan 2014
ReviewThe sound of orthopaedic surgery--the application of acoustic emission technology in orthopaedic surgery: a review.
Acoustic emission technology has been developed and extensively used as a non-destructive method of testing within engineering. In recent years, acoustic emission has gained popularity within the field of Orthopaedic research in a variety of situations. It is an attractive method in the detection of flaws within structures due its high sensitivity and non-destructive nature. ⋯ Researchers have also validated the use of acoustic emission to detect and monitor fracture healing [4]. Several studies have applied acoustic emission to spinal surgery and specifically to assess the biomechanical environment in titanium mesh cages used in spinal surgery [10, 11]. Despite its growing popularity within Orthopaedic research, acoustic emission remains are relatively unfamiliar technique to the majority of Orthopaedic surgeons.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Jan 2014
The olecranon osteotomy provides better outcome than the triceps-lifting approach for the treatment of distal humerus fractures.
Intra-articular distal humeral fractures can be approached in a variety of ways. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the functional outcomes of two approaches: approach with olecranon osteotomy and triceps-lifting approach for the treatment of intra-articular distal humeral fractures. ⋯ Approach with olecranon osteotomy provided better functional outcomes than triceps-lifting approach. Additionally, intra-articular distal humerus fractures can be safely treated with olecranon osteotomy which provides more control over the elbow joint and better visualisation and allows early postoperative rehabilitation.