Revue de chirurgie orthopédique et réparatrice de l'appareil moteur
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · Jun 2004
[Tuberculosis of the wrist. Symptoms and outcome in eleven cases].
We present our experience with a rare localization of tuberculosis, the wrist, focusing on symptoms and outcome after treatment. ⋯ These eleven cases of a rare localization of tuberculosis illustrate the slow progressive course of clinical symptoms and radiological signs of tuberculosis, emphasizing the difficulties encountered in establishing early diagnosis of such isolated non-abscessed localizations. Anti-tuberculous treatment is effective but the functional outcome depends on early diagnosis before the development of radiological evidence of joint destruction.
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · Jun 2004
[Ankle arthrodesis after failure of a total ankle prosthesis. Eight cases].
We report outcome in eight cases of ankle arthrodesis after failure of a total ankle prosthesis. ⋯ The rate of fusion was 87%. This is in the general range reported in the literature; use of an iliac graft allows preserving joint height but because of the poor bone quality often encountered, residual bone stock may be insufficient to achieve complete fixation with screwing. Plate fixation appears to be a better way of achieving fixation. This provides a rate of fusion comparable with earlier series where external fixation was generally employed. For us, external fixation should be reserved for infected cases. Use of a conventional anterograde nail can be another solution in the event of poor bone quality. The overall result remains relatively modest although all the patients achieved a functional gain with arthrodesis. The results obtained are less satisfactory than after first-intention ankle arthrodesis.
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · Jun 2004
[Total elbow joint allograft for long term posttraumatic osteoarticular loss. Follow-up results at twelve years].
Elbow joint allograft (EJA) involving the entire joint (distal humerus, proximal radius and ulna, capsuloligament structures) is a salvage technique proposed in massive bone loss, particularly in young subjects where total elbow prosthesis is contraindicated. We report our experience with seven patients, analyzing the long-term clinical and radiological outcome. ⋯ It remains an exceptional indication which is technically difficult. Resorption of the allograft is constant at long term. Clinically, instability worsen functional outcome. The future for this technique depends on progress in immunology and cryobiology. At the present time, composite total elbow prostheses with an allograft combine the advantages of restored bone stock and arthroplasty.
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · Jun 2004
[Elastic sliding central medullary nailing with osteogenesis imperfecta. Fourteen cases at eight years follow-up].
Elastic sliding centromedullary nailing (ESCN) proposed by Métaizeau in 1987 for the prevention and treatment of limb fractures in osteogenesis imperfecta has never been evaluated. A multicentric serie was studied in order to evaluate results of these procedure. ⋯ Sliding centromedulary nailing is an attractive alternative before the age of five years. In older children and to the end of growth, telescopic nail or pinning should be discussed although pinning may permit more secondary fractures which can be limited by rigorous surveillance of pin position.
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · May 2004
Review[Backpack and spinal disease: myth or reality?].
Back pain has become a real public health concern both for adults and children. In general, patients complain of moderate pain. While the topic was long ignored by the scientific community, the number of publications has increased over the last three Years. ⋯ This type of backpack appears to have a limited benefit. Furthermore, the question of mode must not be ignored for children and adolescents. Backpacks with one sack in front and one in back certainly provide better weight distribution but are they acceptable for children and adolescents?