Journal of orthopaedics
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Journal of orthopaedics · Jun 2014
Subacromial pain pump use is safe after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Intra-articular pain pumps with local anesthetics have been implicated as a potential cause of post-arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) of the shoulder. In short-term studies, subacromial pain pump use is effective and safe without association with PAGCL. Patients with full thickness rotator cuff tears may be at high risk of PAGCL given disruption of the tendinous integrity which may allow intra-articular infusion of local anesthetics. We hypothesized that subacromial pain pump use after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair would not result in PAGCL. ⋯ IV.
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Journal of orthopaedics · Jun 2014
The influence of entry point and radius of curvature on femoral intramedullary nail position in the distal femur.
Perforation of the anterior cortex during femoral intramedullary nailing can be a major complication. We aim to determine the influence of entry point and radius of curvature on intramedullary nail position in the distal femur using a synthetic bone model. ⋯ Anterior penetration of the distal femur can be minimized by a more anterior entry point and with the use of a femoral intramedullary nail with a smaller radius of curvature.