Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Apr 2011
Acute postoperative pain at rest after hip and knee arthroplasty: severity, sensory qualities and impact on sleep.
The management of acute postoperative pain poses a significant challenge in surgical specialities. Despite the prevalence and impact of acute postoperative pain, there is a paucity of published data regarding its occurrence and sensory qualities after joint replacement. ⋯ Level IV (observational cohort study).
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2011
Comparative StudyPosterior approach and dislocation rate: a 213 total hip replacements case-control study comparing the dual mobility cup with a conventional 28-mm metal head/polyethylene prosthesis.
Dislocation is a frequent complication of total hip arthroplasties (THA) especially in older patients, especially when using a posterior approach. In these cases, dual mobility (DM) cups developed by Gilles Bousquet in 1975 can be indicated to reduce this complication risk. ⋯ Level III: retrospective case-control study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2011
Comparative StudyPercutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures under arthroscopy: a medium term perspective.
Arthroscopically assisted percutaneous internal fixation has found its place in the treatment of Schatzker I-III tibial plateau fractures, with good short-term results reported. The objective of this study was to observe the progression of osteoarthritis at the medium term through clinical and radiological assessment. ⋯ Level IV. Retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2011
Comparative StudyLow-intensity pulsed ultrasound for non-union treatment: a 14-case series evaluation.
Non-union is presently managed exclusively by surgery, but alternative treatments are under evaluation. ⋯ Retrospective study, level IV.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Dec 2010
Total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis secondary to extra-articular malunions.
Post-traumatic total knee arthroplasty for extra-articular malunion requires correction of the deformity, either through asymmetrical bone resection (possibly inducing ligaments imbalance) or osteotomy at the time of arthroplasty. We report the results of a continuous multicenter, retrospective series of 78 patients (18 implants with osteotomy) with a mean 4 years of follow-up. The hypothesis is that the selected procedure requires to be based on the deformity's location and severity. ⋯ Level 4. Non-controlled retrospective study.