Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Feb 2021
Trochanteric fixation nail advanced with helical blade and cement augmentation: early experience with a retrospective cohort.
Intra-articular screw cut-out is a potential complication of intertrochanteric femur fracture fixation with a cephalomedullary nail. Cement augmentation of fixation in the proximal segment offers the prospect of increased stability and fewer complications, but clinical experience with non-resorbable cement is limited. ⋯ In the patients treated with cement augmentation, at minimum 3-month follow-up, there were no instances of intra-articular cut-out, and no increase in re-operation compared to conventional fixation. Cement augmentation appears to be safe and effective in geriatric intertrochanteric femur fractures to mitigate risk of cut-out.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Feb 2021
Dislocation rate and its risk factors in total hip arthroplasty with concurrent extensive spinal corrective fusion with pelvic fixation for adult spinal deformity.
Though there are several reports on the high dislocation rates following total hip arthroplasty (THA) before or after spinal surgery, the literature specific to extensive spinal corrective fusion with pelvic fixation for adult spinal deformity is limited. This study determined the rate and risk of hip dislocation after THA and extensive spinal corrective fusion. ⋯ Total hip arthroplasty concurrent with extensive spinal corrective fusion with pelvic fixation for adult spinal deformity has an extremely high rate of posterior hip dislocation. The posterior surgical approach and prior THA were high risk factors for dislocation. Hip and spine surgeons need focused pre-surgical planning to account for this risk.