Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Nov 2014
Case ReportsMechanical failure of the Coonrad-Morrey linked total elbow arthroplasty: A case report.
Semiconstrained (linked design) total elbow arthroplasty is indicated in a wide variety of cases. Long-term survival is better than with non-linked prostheses. However, mechanical failure of the hinge mechanism is a complication that may occur during follow-up. ⋯ Revision surgery was necessary 1 year later when the axle failed again. A custom-designed locking axle had to be used to stabilize the hinge mechanism. After 3 years follow-up, the hinge was intact, there was no loosening of the components and function of the elbow was good.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Nov 2014
Review Meta AnalysisTopical intrawound application of vancomycin powder in addition to intravenous administration of antibiotics: A meta-analysis on the deep infection after spinal surgeries.
The intrawound application of vancomycin powder in addition to intravenous administration of antibiotics has been reported to be an easy and cost-efficient technique for reducing the deep infection, which is a serious complication of spinal surgeries. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to derive a preliminary estimation on the clinical performance of this technique. ⋯ II.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Nov 2014
Multicenter StudyAdvantages and limitations of endoscopic endonasal odontoidectomy. A series of nine cases.
Transoral odontoidectomy is the treatment of choice in cases of anterior bulbo-medullary compression. The development of endoscopic procedures has made it possible to perform odontoidectomy via a minimally invasive endoscopic endonasal approach. We discuss the feasibility, advantages, and limitations of this surgical approach. ⋯ IV retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Nov 2014
Observational StudyChronic pain 1 year after foot surgery: Epidemiology and associated factors.
Most studies of chronic postoperative pain focussed on major surgical procedures. Chronic postoperative pain occurred in 10% to 50% of patients and exhibited neuropathic features in 5% to 68% of cases. The objectives of this prospective single-centre study were to determine the rates of occurrence and associated factors of any chronic pain and of neuropathic chronic pain 1 year after orthopaedic surgery on the foot. ⋯ IV, prospective observational longitudinal cohort study.