Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2012
The reliability of a simplified Garden classification for intracapsular hip fractures.
The Garden classification is used to classify intracapsular proximal femur fractures. The reliability of this classification is poor and several authors advise a simplified classification of intracapsular hip fractures into non-displaced and displaced fractures. However, this proposed simplified classification has never been tested for its reliability. ⋯ Level IV. Diagnostic retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · May 2012
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyDual mobility cups hip arthroplasty as a treatment for displaced fracture of the femoral neck in the elderly. A prospective, systematic, multicenter study with specific focus on postoperative dislocation.
Displaced fractures of the femoral neck in the elderly are best treated with arthroplasty. The type of arthroplasty to be used, either hemi- or total hip arthroplasty, remains controversial as total hip replacements potentially have a higher rate of dislocation. ⋯ This low rate of dislocation after acute total hip replacement using dual mobility design cups favorably compares with hemiarthroplasties. Dual mobility cups might therefore be considered a valuable option to prevent postoperative dislocation when treating displaced intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur in elderly patients if a total hip replacement is recommended. Further study is needed before extending the indications for total hip arthroplasty following a fracture of the femoral neck, to assess the potential cost and complications of a longer procedure with its potential acetabular complication, and weigh them against the potential benefits.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · May 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyJoint perception after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Knee and hip arthroplasties are recognized as being effective. However, subjects with a prosthetic joint rarely report returned sensation comparable to their native joint. ⋯ No difference was found after more conservative surgeries such as HR or UKA compared to traditional arthroplasty procedures (THA or TKA). Demonstrating inferior results in comparison to the hip, knee arthroplasties deserve particular attention and can still be improved. The assessment of joint perception used in this study can be considered a valuable clinical tool that is strongly correlated to validated, but more complex to apply, clinical scores.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · May 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of a preoperative simplified home rehabilitation education program on length of stay of total knee arthroplasty patients.
In patients with severe knee osteoarthritis (OA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed for both symptom relief and to achieve better function in daily life. Implementation of efficient TKA rehabilitation programs with shorter length of stay (LOS) and reduced medical expenditures is an important issue in clinical practice. However, the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation programs is still under debate. Most preoperative rehabilitation programs last many weeks and may be more expensive than TKA. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a simplified, easy-to-learn, and less time-consuming preoperative rehabilitation education program on TKA patients. ⋯ Our study demonstrates that a simplified preoperative rehabilitation program can reduce LOS and increase cost savings. This program was recommended as a routine protocol for OA patients before admission for TKA.