Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2010
Computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Does the tibial component remain at malposition risk?
The development of computer-assisted surgery in total knee arthroplasty continues its search for better accuracy in the spatial positioning of prosthetic components and in achieving the best ideal ligament balance. Many studies have underscored the value of computer-assisted navigation in obtaining precise bone cuts in terms of both orientation and location, which would optimize bone resection and thereby fulfill ligament balancing requirements. Yet improving bone cut accuracy can be undermined by positioning errors of the component at the final stage of implantation. The objective of this prospective study was to assess this possible loss of accuracy and to suggest possible solutions to minimize this risk. ⋯ Level IV. Prospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Complications of the Luque-Galveston scoliosis correction technique in paediatric cerebral palsy.
Severe scoliosis is a very frequent condition in cerebral palsy children (CP). It is surgically managed, with unit rod instrumentation being the gold standard in English-speaking countries. The purpose of this work was to report on a small, homogeneous series of non-ambulatory, quadriplegic, spastic patients treated by the Luque-Galveston technique in Strasbourg, France. We present the radiographic outcome of the technique along with a full description of any post-operative complications encountered. ⋯ Level IV retrospective therapeutic study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Anterior ankle bony impingement with joint motion loss: the arthroscopic resection option.
This study presents an arthroscopic surgery technique for the treatment of bony anterior ankle impingement with tibiotalar joint stiffness, and initial short-term results. ⋯ Level IV, retrospective series.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Comparative StudyOllier's disease limb lenghtening: should intramedullary nailing be combined with circular external fixation?
During progressive lower limb lengthening in the management of Ollier's disease, the mean bone-healing index usually reported in the literature stands around 35 days/cm. One of the therapeutic objectives is to reduce the duration of the external fixation. ⋯ Level III, comparative retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Is external rotation the correct immobilisation for acute shoulder dislocation? An MRI study.
Anterior dislocation of the shoulder is frequent, with high rates of recurrence. Immobilization in external rotation (ER) seems to improve results, although few studies have actually demonstrated this. The present MRI study examined the impact of ER on labral and capsular ligamentous complex lesions after primary dislocation. ⋯ Level IV. Retrospective therapeutic study.