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Acute non-displaced fractures of the scaphoid: earlier return to activities after operative treatment. A controlled multicenter cohort studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Operative treatment therefore primarily facilitates earlier return to previous activity level, as well as better functional status, less pain and higher patient satisfaction, yet conservative treatment seems to be safer and associated with a lower complication rate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-1004-8Authors Michael Schädel-Höpfner, University Hospital Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery Moorenstrasse 5 40225 Düsseldorf GermanyMarta Marent-Huber, AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation Stettbachstrasse 6 8600 Dübendorf SwitzerlandE...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Diagnostic imaging and unforeseen associated lesions in astragalo-scaphoid dislocation: a case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  A case of an isolated astragalo-scaphoid dislocation following a fall from a motorbike is reported. Due to the diagnostic obscurity of the full extent of the injury, computed tomography (CT) with 3D reconstruction was utilized to precisely visualize the articular condition and revealed the presence of small intra-articular bone fragments and calcaneo-cuboid subluxation. Furthermore, the detailed imaging offered valuable information for preoperative planning. Patient has healed without sequelae. In light of the good outcome in this case, we suggest utilizing CT with 3D reconstruction when there is a ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Passive navigation principle for orthopedic interventions with MR fluoroscopyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  The MR-assisted retrograde drilling of osteochondral lesions may enable precise and safe treatment without radiation exposure. This passive navigation technique for MR fluoroscopy is potentially applicable for many orthopedic interventions and may present an alternative to other navigation methods. Especially, the treatment of pediatric and adolescent patients may benefit from the typical MRI properties. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Basic ScienceDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-1006-6Authors Hermann J. Bail, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery Campus Virc...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Fracture of the tibial bone block after posterior cruciate ligament allograft reconstruction using double cross pinsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report the fracture of the tibial bone block after posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using double cross pins for bone block fixation in the postoperative period. The possible reasons include the size of bone block, direction of cross pin or the quality of bone block. This case emphasizes the biomechanical properties and failure of modes of double cross pin. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Arthroscopy and Sports MedicineDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-1005-7Authors Hong Chul Lim, Korea University College of Medicine, Guro Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 80 Guro-dong, Guro-gu Seoul 152-703 Republic ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Arthroplasty: critical scientometric analysis of current benchmarking and evaluation proceduresemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-1007-5Authors Norman Schöffel, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University Berlin, Humboldt-University Berlin Department of Sports Medicine, The Institute of Occupational Medicine Thielallee 69-73 14195 Berlin GermanyMichael Spallek, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University Berlin, Humboldt-University Berlin Department of Sports Medicine, The Institute of Occupational Medicine Thielallee 69-73 14195 Berlin GermanyCristian Scutaru, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University Berlin, Humboldt-University Berli...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Expression of TRAIL and death receptor DR4 in Palmer type 2 TFCC lesionsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  This is the first study that shows that TFCC cells express TRAIL and DR4, which suggests that apoptosis, as well as, mechanical trauma are involved in the development of disc perforation. The TRAIL/DR4 receptor system is a molecular mediator of apoptosis induction in TFC cells and therefore plays a role in cell loss in degenerative disc lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0988-4Authors Frank Unglaub, University Erlangen Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery Krankenhausstrasse 12 91054 Erlangen GermanySusanne B. Thomas, University Erlangen...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 12, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Mattress suture-bridge technique for bursal-side partial-thickness rotator cuff tearsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The standard procedure used to repair partial-thickness tears involves initial progression of the lesion to a full-thickness tear prior to tendon repair. However, the option for a bursal-side partial-thickness rotator cuff tear includes the preservation of as much of the remaining intact fibers as possible. Instead of inserting suture anchors in the medial row, as in the conventional suture-bridge technique, two mattress sutures are inserted into the rotator cuff. Full-thickness access is achieved using a percutaneous spinal needle and medial mattress sutures to preserve the articular bone attachmen...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Anterior-inferior plating of middle-third fractures of the clavicleemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Anterior-inferior plating is an effective treatment modality for middle-third clavicle fractures, with few complications and early return of shoulder function. The procedure provides stable fixation, avoids risk to vital structures below the clavicle, and is associated with a low rate of implant-prominence problems. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0993-7Authors Chin-En Chen, Golden Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery 12-2, Minsheng E. Rd. Pingtung 900 Taiwan, ROCRei-Jahn Juhn, Golden Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery 12-2, Minsheng E. ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Effect of limb rotation on radiographic alignment in total knee arthroplastiesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Discussion  Limb rotation had a highly statistically significant effect on measured anatomic alignment and mechanical angles. A correlation between limb rotation, anatomic mechanical angle, mechanical angles measured at femur and tibia and the femoral component distance ratio was established. As the anatomic mechanical angle and the femoral component distance ratio change linearly in the range of 20° internal and external limb rotation, a calculation of the femoral component distance ratio could be used to re-calculate the limb rotation at the time of radiographic assessment to evaluate the evidence of a lon...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 6, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Urine toxicology screening in Austrian trauma patients: a prospective studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Drug use is widespread in patients presenting to urban trauma centers in Austria. Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion that their patients may be intoxicated and should perform drug testing routinely. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0995-5Authors Markus Figl, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Trauma Research Center of the Austrian Workers′ Compensation Board Vienna AustriaLinda E. Pelinka, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Trauma Research Center of the ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 6, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Degenerative changes of the deltoid muscle have impact on clinical outcome after reversed total shoulder arthroplastyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  These data show that degeneration of the deltoid muscle is of impact for clinical outcome. Although other factors like disuse or pain as a reason for muscular changes cannot be fully excluded, this degeneration might occur after time due to biomechanical changes after reversed arthroplasty. However, prospective studies with longer follow-up periods and repetitive assessment of muscle quality are necessary to further support these results. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-1001-yAuthors Stefan H. Greiner, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin Dep...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 6, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Clinical and radiological outcomes after stabilisation of complex intra-articular fractures of the distal radius with the volar 2.4 mm LCPemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  The treatment of complex intra-articular distal radius fractures with the volar 2.4 mm LCP provides sufficient fixation to prevent clinically significant loss of articular reduction, acceptable patient outcomes and minimal soft tissue complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0990-xAuthors Lukas Konstantinidis, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center Hugstetter Str. 55 79106 Freiburg GermanyPeter Helwig, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, M...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 5, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Repair of a large osteochondral defect in the knee joint using autologous and artificial bone graft combined with motion preserving distraction arthroplasty: a case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We present a case of a large posttraumatic defect in the weight-bearing area of knee joint treated with a novel distraction arthroplasty device after reconstruction of the joint surface using combined autologous and artificial bone graft. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0998-2Authors Mohamed Mahmoud Abouheif, Alexandria University Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Alexandria EgyptMitsuhiro Nakamura, Hiroshima University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku Hiroshima 734-8551 JapanMasataka Deie, Hiro...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 4, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Use of 18F-FDG-PET in the diagnosis of endoprosthetic loosening of knee and hip implantsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  We confirm that 18F-FDG-PET is an appropriate tool to diagnose hip arthroplasty loosening. Differing from that 18F-FDG-PET showed a significant lower sensitivity/specificity in detecting septic loosening of knee endoprostheses. It may therefore be necessary to use different methods to diagnose loosening of endoprostheses depending on the type of implant which is examined. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-1000-zAuthors Susanne Mayer-Wagner, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Klinikum Großhadern Marchioninistr...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 4, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

UKA in combination with PFR at average 12-year follow-upemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  This small case series shows that a bicompartmental arthroplasty can be a successful approach to prevent or postpone TKA. However, this intervention is technically demanding and requires experience in both UKA and PFR. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0997-3Authors Thomas Jan Heyse, University Hospital Marburg Department of Orthopedics and Rheumatology Baldingerstrasse 35043 Marburg GermanyAhmed Khefacha, Institut du Genou, Clinique Hartmann Neuilly sur Seine Paris FrancePhilippe Cartier, Institut du Genou, Clinique Hartmann Neuilly sur Seine Par...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Corrective osteotomy in symptomatic midshaft clavicular malunion using elastic stable intramedullary nailsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  We therefore recommend this technique for corrective osteotomy of symptomatic midshaft clavicular malunions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0994-6Authors Vinzenz Smekal, Innsbruck Medical University Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Medicine Anichstraße 35 6020 Innsbruck AustriaChristian Deml, Innsbruck Medical University Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Medicine Anichstraße 35 6020 Innsbruck AustriaFlorian Kamelger, Innsbruck Medical University Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Medicine Anichstraße 35 6020 Innsbruck AustriaChri...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Management of osteoporosis-related bone fractures: an integrated concept of careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Introduction  Multidisciplinary medical management of osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures is still an important treatment issue today. In view of ethiopathology of osteoporosis and the future demographic development an increasing socioeconomic burden has to be estimated. A prerequisite for an effective secondary prophylaxis of osteoporotic fractures is the implementation of a treatment network, with inclusion of all partners involved in patient’s care. Therefore, special attention should be paid to formation and establishment of centres with multidisciplinary and integrated treatment c...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Three-dimensional analysis of the intramedullary canal axis of tibia: clinical relevance to tibia intramedullary nailingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  The appropriate insertion point for a tibial nail was the slightly medial aspect of the LTS. However, it led to the point with a broad range, increasing the necessity to take individual variations into consideration. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0992-8Authors Sang Jun Song, Kyung Hee University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine 1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul 130-702 KoreaBi O Jeong, Kyung Hee University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine 1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul 130-702 Korea Journal Arch...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Clinical application of BMP 7 in long bone non-unionsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  There were no perioperative or postoperative complications. Follow-up was obtained for a minimum of 6 months. 47 of the 57 (82%) implantations were successful, with bony healing confirmed by clinical and radiological evaluation. In summary, our results support BMP 7 as an additional innovative therapy for long bone non-unions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0982-xAuthors Arash Moghaddam, University of Heidelberg BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, Unfallchirurgische Klinik Ludwig, Guttmann, Str. 13 67071 Ludwigshafen GermanyCharlotte Elleser, Univ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - November 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Two-stage revision surgery for hip prosthesis infection using antibiotic-loaded porous hydroxyapatite blocksemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report here a modification of this delivery system applied for the first stage of two-stage reconstruction surgery against infected hip prosthesis. Patients and methods  Eight consecutive patients who developed hip prosthesis infection underwent two-stage revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) using antibiotic-loaded porous HA blocks prepared by the vacuum method. Thorough debridement and insertion of antibiotic-loaded HA blocks was performed in the first stage, followed by conversion to THA after eradication of infection in the second stage. Results  The mean interval between the sta...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Reduction of radiation dose during radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints using the new targeting system SabreSource™: a prospective study in 20 patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  The SabreSource System reduces radiation exposure and radiation dose in the radiofrequency denervation therapy of the lumbar facet joints and can be applied for other minimally invasive techniques. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0983-9Authors Dirk Proschek, University of Mainz Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Langenbeckstraße 1 55131 Mainz GermanyKonstantinos Kafchitsas, University of Mainz Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Langenbeckstraße 1 55131 Mainz GermanyMichael Rauschman...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 23, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Second-generation uncemented stems: excellent 5–13-year resultsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Uncemented, machined, fluted titanium canal-filling femoral components achieve reliable fixation in this young patient population. They have a decreased incidence of activity-related thigh pain, lower rate of intraoperative femur fractures and cortical hypertrophy with comparable bone-ingrowth in comparison to other second-generation uncemented femoral components described in literature. Bearing wear and the need for bearing exchange was the only limitation of these constructs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic Outcome AssessmentDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0977-7Authors Moritz T...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Interscalene brachial plexus block for open-shoulder surgery: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial between single-shot anesthesia and patient-controlled catheter systememail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Based on our results, we recommend the use of interscalene plexus block in combination with a patient-controlled catheter system under ultrasound guidance only for the first 24 h after major open-shoulder surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic Outcome AssessmentDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0985-7Authors Sascha Goebel, Julius-Maximilians University Wuerzburg Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wuerzburg GermanyJens Stehle, Julius-Maximilians University Wuerzburg Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wuerzburg GermanyUlrich Schwemmer, Julius-Maximilians University Wuerzburg Departm...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 20, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Six-year follow-up of a preformed spacer for the management of chronically infected total hip arthroplastyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, prolonged spacer implantation seems to be not appropriate in septic hip arthroplasty as a permanent solution. In patients not undergoing a second-stage surgery, a careful and periodic monitoring is required to rule out possible and severe complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0984-8Authors Dario Regis, Verona University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Verona ItalyAndrea Sandri, Verona University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Verona ItalyBruno Magnan, Verona University School of Medicine Department of Or...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 20, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Changes in content and synthesis of collagen types and proteoglycans in osteoarthritis of the knee joint and comparison of quantitative analysis with Photoshop-based image analysisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Photoshop-based image analysis might become a valuable supplement for well known histopathological grading systems of lesioned articular cartilage. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Basic ScienceDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0981-yAuthors Andreas Lahm, University Hospital of the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald Section of Orthopaedic Research and Cell Biology, Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery F.-v.-Sauerbruch Strasse 17475 Greifswald GermanyEike Mrosek, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Cartilage and Connective Tissue Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Extremity soft tissue sarcomas presented as hematomasemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  We suggest that an STS masquerading as hematoma should be suspected when the mechanism and the energy of the trauma do not justify the clinically detected severity of the injury, or the lesion does not follow the expected clinical course of resolution after initial conservative management. Bleeding predisposition does not exclude malignancy. The evacuation of hematomas should include pathologic examination of tissue. Prognosis is dismal due to early metastatic disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0987-5Authors Vasileios A. Kontogeorgakos, ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Transosseous capsuloplasty improves the outcomes of Lindgren–Turan distal metatarsal osteotomy in moderate to severe hallux valgus deformityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Better clinical and radiological outcomes can be achieved in patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity operated by Lindgren–Turan distal metatarsal osteotomy, when it combines with transosseous capsuloplasty. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0986-6Authors Namık Kemal Özkan, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic Göztepe, Istanbul TurkeyMelih Güven, The Hospital of University of Abant Izzet Baysal Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Bolu TurkeyBudak Akman, Gülhane Military Medical...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 14, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Biomechanical evaluation of fixation of comminuted olecranon fractures: one-third tubular versus locking compression platingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Contoured LCP and intramedullary screw fixation can be used as an alternative treatment method for comminuted olecranon fractures as its stiffness and strength were not significantly different from a conventional plating technique. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0980-zAuthors Geert A. Buijze, Academic Medical Center Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Meibergdreef 9 1100 DD Amsterdam The NetherlandsLeendert Blankevoort, Academic Medical Center Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Minimally invasive technique versus conventional technique of dynamic hip screws for intertrochanteric femoral fracturesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  When the fractures are treated adequately, either the MIDHS or the CDHS with open reduction is an effective and safe method, but the MIDHS is superior to the CDHS with open reduction for the treatment of Evans type 1 intertrochanteric fractures of femur. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0978-6Authors Jin-Ping Wang, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Department of Orthopedic Surgery 610041 Chengdu People’s Republic of ChinaTian-Fu Yang, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Department of Orthopedic Surgery 610041 Chengdu People’s Repub...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 10, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Thigh mass associated with polyethylene wear-induced osteolysis after cementless total hip arthroplastyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of a patient who had an extensile osteolytic lesion that presented as a tumor-like thigh mass associated with a polyethylene wear debris-induced granuloma 18 years after cementless total hip arthroplasty. The patient received a proximally porous-coated stem that had not fully circumferentially coated surface, and, therefore, polyethylene wear particles could be transported to the distal stem tip area by fluid pressure generated from the hip joint during activity. Biologic reaction to polyethylene wear particles had then produced the extensile osteolytic lesion extending to the extramedullary diap...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Clinical and radiological evaluation of minimally displaced proximal humeral fracturesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Early physiotherapy, with a short period of immobilization is a sufficient therapy for management of minimally displaced and/or impacted fractures of the proximal humerus. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Trauma SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0975-9Authors Christian Bahrs, Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen Clinic for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Tübingen Schnarrenbergstr. 95 72076 Tubingen GermanyBernd Rolauffs, Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen Clinic for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklini...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - October 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Intraoperative complications using the Bio-Transfix femoral fixation implant in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We report on three cases of deformation and back out of the Bio-Transfix implant over the lateral, distal femoral cortex, with failure of the passing wire when advancing the graft into the femoral tunnel in one of these patients. Two of the patients presented with symptoms of iliotibial band friction syndrome, while the third patient was asymptomatic. The graft had clinically integrated demonstrating AP and rotational stability. The symptoms relieved after removal of the failed Bio-Transfix implants in the symptomatic patients. The aetiology of the implant failure and the alternative methods to avoid such complication...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Bioabsorbable interference screw fixation of distal biceps ruptures through a single anterior incision: a single-surgeon case series and review of the literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  This is a safe and successful technique for the management of distal biceps tendon ruptures. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0974-xAuthors Will G. P. Eardley, Darlington Memorial Hospital Darlington UKSaurabh Odak, Darlington Memorial Hospital Darlington UKT. Simon Adesina, Darlington Memorial Hospital Darlington UKRichard P. Jeavons, Darlington Memorial Hospital Darlington UKJim L. McVie, Darlington Memorial Hospital Darlington UK Journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma SurgeryOnline ISSN 1434-3916Print ISSN 0936-8051 (Source: Archives...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Cementless total hip arthroplasty for the management of tuberculosis coxitisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Cementless THA can be safely performed in advanced tuberculosis of the hip for providing symptomatic relief and functional improvement of the hips. Complete curettage and resection of the infected tissue and postoperative antituberculous chemotherapy with a minimum of 1-year duration are very important in preventing reactivations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0967-9Authors Yusuf Öztürkmen, İstanbul Education and Research Hospital 2nd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Org. Abdurrahman Nafiz Gürman Cad. Samatya - Fatih, K...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Large post-traumatic subarticular cystic lesion following avulsion injury of PCL mimicking tumouremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We describe a patient with a large subarticular cystic lesion in the proximal tibia developed following traumatic avulsion of PCL. There was a demonstrable communication between the cyst and the joint cavity and ingrowth of the synovial tissue was the most probable pathogenetic mechanism for the development of the cyst. We recommend that the post-traumatic cyst must be kept as a differential diagnosis in a patient presenting with cystic lesion around a joint, especially if there is a history of significant trauma in recent past. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0973-yAut...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 24, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

A biomechanical study on preloaded compression effect on headless screwsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Preloaded compression technique was successful in attaining maximum compression rate. During trailing-side insertion, constant pitch design failed to keep compression rate. Variable pitches can be useful to preserve or increase compression rate. In addition, sleeve usage may be more advantageous in thin fragment fixation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0971-0Authors Onder Baran, Dokuz Eylul University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 35340 Izmir TurkeyErtan Sagol, Dokuz Eylul University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 35...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Spondylodiscitis in the elderly patient: clinical mid-term results and quality of lifeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Ultimately, if surgery is indicated the operative risks should be borne in mind, but advanced age should not be the crucial factor in decision-making. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0972-zAuthors Rolf Sobottke, University of Cologne Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 9 50924 Cologne GermanyMarc Röllinghoff, University of Cologne Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 9 50924 Cologne GermanyKeta Zarghooni, University of Cologne Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Joseph-Stelzm...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Osteonecrosis of femoral head and hyperbaric oxygen therapyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0966-xAuthors Günalp Uzun, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpaşa Teaching Hospital Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine 34668 Üsküdar, İstanbul TurkeyMesut Mutluoğlu, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpaşa Teaching Hospital Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine 34668 Üsküdar, İstanbul TurkeyYavuz Özdemir, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpaşa Teaching Hospital Department of General Surgery 34668 Üsküdar, İstanbul Turkey Journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma SurgeryOnli...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

IIlizarov external fixator for bilateral severe flexion deformity of the knee in haemophilia: case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Illizarov method is a safe, less invasive, effective, economical and truly biological method for correction of severe flexion deformities of knee in haemophilic patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0968-8Authors Ashok Kumar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Orthopaedics and Haematology Ansari Nagar New Delhi 110 029 IndiaVivek Logani, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Orthopaedics and Haematology Ansari Nagar New Delhi 110 029 IndiaDevdatta Suhas Neogi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Departm...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 17, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Hip resurfacing and osteonecrosis: results from an independent hip resurfacing registeremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  We conclude that hip resurfacing can be offered to patients with osteonecrosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0963-0Authors Tajeshwar S. Aulakh, RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital Institute of Orthopaedics Oswestry SY10 7AG UKChandra Rao, RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital Institute of Orthopaedics Oswestry SY10 7AG UKJan-Herman Kuiper, RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital Institute of Orthopaedics Oswestry SY10 7AG UKJames B. Richardson, RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital Institute of Orthopaedics Oswestry SY10 7AG UK Journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma SurgeryOnline...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 17, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Seventeen-year survival of the cementless CLS Spotorno stememail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  The CLS® Spotorno stem allows excellent long-term results in cementless hip arthroplasty, leaving only minimal options for substantial improvements. Our findings on progressive stress shielding point towards a more diaphyseal load transfer of the CLS stem. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic Outcome AssessmentDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0969-7Authors Lutz Arne Müller, Universitiy of Erlangen-Nuremberg Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rathsberger Strasse 57 91054 Erlangen GermanyNina Wenger, Universitiy of Erlangen-Nuremberg Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rathsberger Strasse 57 ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 17, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Health-related quality of life in patients with an anterior cruciate ligament injuryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Discussion  Our results clearly demonstrated that patients with an anterior cruciate ligament injury had a deterioration of mental health as well as physical health. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Arthroscopy and Sports MedicineDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0964-zAuthors Satoshi Ochiai, Kofu National Hospital The Sports Medicine and Knee Center, National Hospital Organization 11-35 Tenjin-cho Kofu Yamanashi 400-8533 JapanTetsuo Hagino, Kofu National Hospital The Sports Medicine and Knee Center, National Hospital Organization 11-35 Tenjin-cho Kofu Yamanashi 400-8533 JapanHisahiro Tonotsuka, Kofu National ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Effective arthroscopic treatment of large, anteriorly extended spinoglenoid cystsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Despite their rarity, several modalities have been used to treat spinoglenoid cysts of the shoulder. Recently, a report was issued on arthroscopic decompression through a communication hole and posterior capsulotomy through the glenohumeral joint. However, complete cystectomy is not possible using these methods if a cyst is large or extends anteriorly. Here, the authors describe a method of extra-articular complete cystectomy through the bursal space, which was used in three patients with large spinoglenoid cysts that extended anteriorly. All three patients were able to return to work without restri...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Comparative survey of pain-alleviating effects between ultrasound-guided injection and blind injection of lidocaine alone in patients with painful shoulderemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Ultrasound-guided technique achieved higher effectiveness compared to blind technique. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0965-yAuthors Tomohisa Hashiuchi, Tenri City Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 300-11 Tomido-cho Tenri-city Nara 632-0072 JapanGoro Sakurai, Nishinara Central Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 5-2-6 Hyakurakuen Nara-city Nara JapanYoshihiro Sakamoto, Nishinara Central Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 5-2-6 Hyakurakuen Nara-city Nara JapanYoshinori Takakura, Nishinara Central Hospital Department of Ort...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

The effects of pre-emptive analgesia with bupivacaine on acute post-laminectomy painemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Our data suggests that pre-emptive analgesia via perineural infiltration of bupivacaine is a simple, and effective method for post-operative acute pain relief. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0961-2Authors Cengiz Mordeniz, Harran University Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Sanliurfa TurkeyFuat Torun, Harran University Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Meteorology Street 63300 Sanliurfa TurkeyAhmet Faruk Soran, Harran University Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Meteorology Street 63300 Sanliurfa Turke...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Implant removal after posterior stabilization of the thoraco-lumbar spineemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Removal of pedicle screws because of back pain may be effective, but complete remission of symptoms could be achieved in only 12% of patients. However, 63% of patients would undergo hardware removal again. Preoperative diagnostic infiltration can help to predict the outcome but results are inconsistent. Communication difficulties may worsen the outcome. Surgeons should consider these results when planning implant removal and patients should be informed thoroughly to avoid too high expectations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic Outcome AssessmentDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0962-1Au...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

A quantitative anatomic study of plate–screw fixation of the acetabular anterior column through an anterior approachemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  During the operation of plate–screw fixation of the anterior column on the acetabulum, there are three ways to avoid screw penetration of the hip joint. The first one is to use the long screw. Its entry point is placed as close to pelvic brim as possible, and the entry direction is parallel to the quadrilateral surface. The second one is to use the short screws whose lengths are 14, 12 and 10 mm and locate them in the region between the pelvis brim and 0.5-cm entry point, between 0.5- and 1.0-cm entry point, between 1.0- and 1.5-cm entry point, respectively, regardless of the direction of ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - September 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Autologous chondrocyte implantation versus ACI using 3D-bioresorbable graft for the treatment of large full-thickness cartilage lesions of the kneeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  These results suggest that BioSeed-C is an equally effective treatment option for focal degenerative chondral lesions of the knee in this challenging and complex patient profile. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orthopaedic SurgeryDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0957-yAuthors Christoph Erggelet, University of Freiburg Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery Hugstetter Strasse 49 79095 Freiburg GermanyPeter C. Kreuz, University of Freiburg Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery Hugstetter Strasse 49 79095 Freiburg GermanyEike H. Mrosek, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Kantonsspital ...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - August 27, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Analgesia requirements after interscalene block for shoulder arthroscopy: the 5 days following surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Post-operative continuous ambulatory local anaesthetic infusions may not be justified following this intermediate magnitude of surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Arthroscopy and Sports MedicineDOI 10.1007/s00402-009-0959-9Authors Alex Trompeter, Worthing & Southlands NHS Trust Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH UKGiancarlo Camilleri, Worthing & Southlands NHS Trust Department of Anaesthesia Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH UKKush Narang, Worthing & Southlands NHS Trust Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH UKWerner Hauf,...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - August 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals

Septic arthritis of the knee caused by antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a gout patient: a rare case reportemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Over recent years, the incidence of infection caused by antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (a conditional pathogenic bacterium) has showed an increasing trend in such hospital departments as ICUs. Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant A. baumannii have drawn much attention from the medical professionals because it is difficult to manage such infections, and because the mortality related to such infections is high. To date, no cure of gouty arthritis and septic arthritis meanwhile complicated by antibiotic-resistant A. baumannii infection has been reported. We cured such a patient of int...
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - August 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Source Type: journals