Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Jul 2014
Treatment strategies for infection after reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Infection after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a disastrous complication. No clear guidelines describing specific management strategies for infection after RSA are available. ⋯ The relatively high patient satisfaction can be explained by the low pain level once the patient is free from infection. However, functional results are poor in most cases, and this possible outcome must be discussed with the patient in the preoperative setting.
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The spinal deformities in paediatric population differ from those in the adult population. Vertebral osteotomies are indicated when the deformity is too rigid to be corrected either with instrumentation alone or with the addition of soft tissue releases. When surgical intervention is to be carried out, correcting the deformity and ceasing progression should be aimed at as well as allowing further growth and improving pulmonary function. ⋯ Appropriate selection of the type of the osteotomy depends on the surgeons' experience, type of the deformity, magnitude of the curve, remaining growth potential and operative goals. Neuromonitoring should be an indispensible part of the procedure. Spine osteotomies are effective procedures for the treatment of paediatric spine deformities if experienced surgical team performs them.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · May 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPercutaneous versus open repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Controversy exists regarding the optimal treatment for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Conservative and surgical treatments have been reported with variable results and complications rates. The purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative clinical and functional results of percutaneous versus open repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. ⋯ The present study showed similarly successful clinical and functional results after both open and percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures are similar. Cosmetic appearance is superior in the group of patients who had a percutaneous treatment.
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To discuss when and how to operate on thoracic and lumbar spine fractures. ⋯ Progressive neurological deficits and/or mechanical instability of the spine are absolute indications for early surgical treatment. Younger patients with high-energy spinal trauma, unstable fractures and neurological deficits should be treated surgically in order to provide optimum conditions for neurologic recovery, early mobilization and possibly ambulation. Most cases can be adequately operated through a posterior only surgical approach; an anterior or combined approach is usually indicated for burst and thoracic spine fractures. Postoperative complications, more common infection and neurological deterioration may occur. Elderly, neurologically intact patients with low-energy, stable spinal fractures without marked spinal deformity may be successfully treated conservatively. Most of these patients will do well; however, follow-up for progressive posttraumatic deformity is required.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · May 2014
Comparative StudyAntibiotic-associated complications following lower limb arthroplasty: a comparison of two prophylactic regimes.
As part of a wider drive to reduce Clostridium difficile rates (CDAD), our trust switched from cefuroxime to gentamicin and flucloxacillin prophylaxis for joint replacement surgery. Anecdotal evidence suggested that we were seeing an increased incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) following elective total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) since this change. The aim of this study was to compare rates of AKI and post-operative infection between the two antibiotic regimes. ⋯ Gentamicin with flucloxacillin is comparable with cefuroxime in rates of SSI and RTT but is associated with a significant increase in AKI. AKI is associated with additional morbidity and mortality. This association should be considered when choosing a suitable prophylactic regime.