Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · May 2020
Meta AnalysisFull-endoscopic (bi-portal or uni-portal) versus microscopic lumbar decompression laminectomy in patients with spinal stenosis: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lumbar stenosis causes pain in the lower lumbar spine and lower extremities and reduces the patient's quality of life and walking ability. Thus, these conditions are common surgical indications for spinal stenosis. Previous reports have shown satisfactory clinical outcomes of the full-endoscopic (FE) and MI technique decompressive laminectomy for lumbar stenosis. However, they still remain controversial. ⋯ III.
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Interest around carbon/PEEK plates and nails has been raising. The elastic modulus close to the bone, the high load-carrying capacity and radiolucency make CFR/PEEK materials a potential breakthrough. In the literature, there are abundant data about CFR/PEEK plates in the treatment of proximal humerus, distal radius and distal fibula fractures. In patients affected by bone metastasis, CFR/PEEK nails were proved effective and safe with 12 months of follow-up. Very little is known about performances of CFR/PEEK nails in patients affected by other pathologies. ⋯ III Case-control therapeutic study.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Apr 2020
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyBipolar versus monopolar hemiarthroplasty for displaced femur neck fractures: a meta-analysis study.
Hemiarthroplasty is commonly performed to treat femoral neck fractures. Still, there is a lack of consensus concerning the best component for hemiarthroplasty: unipolar and bipolar implants. Last meta-analysis on this topic is outdated, and an update of current evidences is required. The purpose of this study is to conduct a meta-analysis comparing the unipolar versus bipolar implants for hemiarthroplasty, focusing on the clinical scores, perioperative data, further complications and mortality rate. ⋯ This meta-analysis evidenced a reduction in the acetabular erosion after bipolar hemiarthroplasty compared to the unipolar implants. Any statistically significant difference concerning the other endpoints of interest was detected. Current evidence concerning this topic are controversial, and further randomized clinical trials are required.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Apr 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialSkin closure with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and polyester mesh after primary total knee arthroplasty offers superior cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to staples: a prospective trial.
The goals of this study were to compare patient satisfaction and wound-related complications in patients receiving 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (glue) and polyester mesh for skin closure after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) versus staples. ⋯ These results suggest that glue and polyester mesh closure may offer superior cosmetic outcomes to staples for skin closure in TKA.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Apr 2020
Correction to: Skin closure with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and polyester mesh after primary total knee arthroplasty offers superior cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to staples: a prospective trial.
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake.