Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2016
ReviewNew modalities of pain treatment after outpatient orthopaedic surgery.
Postoperative pain relief is one of the cornerstones of success of orthopaedic surgery. Development of new minimally-invasive surgical procedures, as well as improvements in pharmacological and local and regional techniques should result in optimal postoperative pain control for all patients. The analgesic strategy has to be efficient, with minimal side effects, and be easy to manage at home. ⋯ Continuous perineural blocks using catheters are an option that can be easily managed at home with monitoring by home-care nurses. Extended-release liposomal bupivacaine and adjuvants such as dexamethasone could significantly enhance the duration of the sensory block, thereby reducing the indications for pain pumps. Non-pharmacological approaches, such as cryotherapy, hypnosis and acupuncture should not be ignored.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2016
ReviewPathological fractures in children: Diagnosis and treatment options.
A fracture is defined as pathological when it arises in a bone tissue that has been modified and reshaped by a local or systemic pathological process. In children, pathological fractures can be secondary to several conditions, ranging from metabolic diseases to tumors, infections or neuromuscular pathologies. History, clinical examination and radiologic assessment are essential to making a diagnosis, to identifying the underlying cause and to planning the right treatment of a pathological fracture. ⋯ The objective of this work is to present the diagnostic approach and the course to follow when a child presents with a pathological fracture. The most common causes of pathological fractures, as well as their characteristics, will be described. Pathological fractures occurring in osteogenesis imperfecta and in abused children as well as stress fractures will not be discussed.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2016
Multicenter StudyReconstruction plates for midshaft clavicular fractures: A retrospective cohort study.
For the fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures different plates are available, each with its specific pros and cons. The ideal plating choice for this lesion remains subject to ongoing discussion. Reconstruction plates are cheap and easily bendable, but their strength and stability have been questioned. The aim of this study was to evaluate the failure rate of reconstruction plates in the fixation of clavicular fractures. ⋯ Level IV. Retrospective study.
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Amputation of a limb is always perceived as a catastrophe. The principles underlying creation of a stump adapted to modern prosthetic fittings must be fully understood and the patient managed by a multidisciplinary team. In paediatric patients, preserving residual limb length is a crucial point that should be assessed according to the expected growth potential. ⋯ These advances require the use of new criteria for stump quality and optimisation, which exert a considerable influence on prosthesis function. Prosthetic fitting and specific management of psychological and social problems are provided during an inpatient stay in a physical medicine department, by a team of physicians, other healthcare professionals, social workers, and educators. Three-dimensional imaging and gait analysis provide valuable information.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2016
Kinematic TKA using navigation: Surgical technique and initial results.
Kinematic alignment for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may be one way of improving outcomes. Previous studies have either used patient-specific instrumentation, which adds cost, or standard instrumentation, which provides no intraoperative feedback on resection alignment. ⋯ IV (retrospective case series review).