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Successful ACL reconstruction with a variant of the pes anserinusemail 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  An anatomical variant of the pes anserinus encountered during anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery which has not been previously described is discussed. During routine harvesting, the sartorius fascia was incised and the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons were identified. At the distal portion, it was noted that each tendon gave off an additional tendinous slip. The slip from the semitendinosus tendon had attached to the gracilis tendon and vice versa, thereby creating a double pes anserinus. This variant was used to construct the graft, and at 1 year review the patient had return...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Odontoid metastasis: a potential lethal complicationemail 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 40-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer who presented with neck and shoulder pain of 1 week duration with no neurological deficit. Following clinical examination, radiographs taken of the cervical spine was normal. Radiographs repeated 3 weeks later revealed a large lytic lesion of the odontoid occupying 70–80% of the peg. Further investigation including magnetic resonance imaging and bone scan showed no further spinal lesions. She underwent cyclical radiotherapy with complete resolution of the odontoid peg lesion and clinically was asymptomatic at 2 years. Metastatic lesions o...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Pregabalin, celecoxib, and their combination for treatment of chronic low-back 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.
Conclusions  Combination of celecoxib and pregabalin is more effective than monotherapy for chronic low-back pain, with similar adverse effects. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0077-zAuthors Carlo Luca Romanò, Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan ItalyDelia Romanò, Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan ItalyCristina Bonora, Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan ItalyGiuseppe Mineo, Università degli Studi di Milano Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Stem modularity alone is not effective in reducing dislocation rate in hip revision 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.
Conclusions  The use of an increased-modularity revision stem alone did not prove to be effective in reducing the risk of postoperative dislocation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0076-0Authors Dario Regis, University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Verona ItalyAndrea Sandri, University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Verona ItalyPietro Bartolozzi, University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Verona Italy Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-992...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Cerebrospinal fluid leakage and pneumocephalus secondary to spine stab woundsemail 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 two cases of spinal stab wounds complicated by cerebro-spinal fluid leakage, one of them developing into severe pneumocephalus. Both patients recovered completely with the following treatment protocol: (a) trendelenburg positioning of the patient, (b) insertion of a continuous-drainage cerebro-spinal fluid catheter into the lumbar thecal sac, (c) primary suture of the leaking skin wound, (d) IV antibiotic therapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0070-6Authors Nimrod Rahamimov, Western Galilee Hospital Spine Surgery Unit P.O. Box 21 Naharia 22100 IsraelHani Mulla, W...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Complex regional pain syndrome type I: efficacy of stellate ganglion blockadeemail 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  We concluded that stellate ganglion blockade successfully decreased VAS and increased ROM of wrist joints in patients with CRPS type I. Further, the duration between symptom onset and therapy initiation was a major factor affecting blockade success. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0071-5Authors Istemi Yucel, University of Duzce Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine Duzce TurkeyYavuz Demiraran, University of Duzce Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Duzce TurkeyKutay Ozturan, University of Abant Izzet Baysa...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

A prospective study of hip revision surgery using the Exeter long-stem prosthesis: function, subsidence, and complications for 57 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  Our subsidence rates for long-stem revision femoral components are lower than the published data but demonstrate the same plateau. Radiographic subsidence does not appear to relate to functional outcome or complication rates in our data. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0068-0Authors K. Randhawa, The Heart of England NHS Trust Lode Lane Solihull Birmingham UKF. S. Hossain, The Heart of England NHS Trust Lode Lane Solihull Birmingham UKB. Smith, The Heart of England NHS Trust Lode Lane Solihull Birmingham UKCyril Mauffrey, The Heart of England NHS Tr...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

10 November 2009: In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communicationsemail 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 10 November 2009DOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0064-4 Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Supplement 1 / November, 2009 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

9 November 2009: In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communicationsemail 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 9 November 2009DOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0063-5 Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Supplement 1 / November, 2009 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Poster Sessionemail 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 Poster SessionDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0066-2 Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Supplement 1 / November, 2009 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

11 November 2009: In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communicationsemail 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 11 November 2009DOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0065-3 Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Supplement 1 / November, 2009 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Rare site giant cell tumors: report of two cases on phalanges of the finger and review of 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.
We report two cases of GCT arising from a phalanx of a finger. One case presented with recurrence following the amputation of the left ring finger (performed elsewhere). He was treated successfully with ray amputation. The other case was treated primarily by intralesional curettage and autogenous bone graft. At their most recent follow-ups (80 and 24 months, respectively), both were recurrence free and had returned to their previous occupational and recreational activities. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0067-1Authors Kabul C. Saikia, Gauhati Medical College and Hospita...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

The relationship between anemia at admission and outcome in patients older than 60 years with hip fractureemail 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  Hemoglobin level at admission is related to outcome in patients with hip fracture. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0060-8Authors Tetsuo Hagino, National Hospital Organization, Kofu National Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 11-35 Tenjin-cho Kofu Yamanashi 400-8533 JapanSatoshi Ochiai, National Hospital Organization, Kofu National Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 11-35 Tenjin-cho Kofu Yamanashi 400-8533 JapanEiichi Sato, University of Yamanashi Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and En...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Proximal ulna stress fracture and stress reaction of the proximal radius associated with the use of crutches: a case report and literature reviewemail 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 complete stress fracture of the ulna and stress reaction of the radius resulting from the use of crutches in an overweight patient with severe lower extremity arthritis. Plain radiograph showed an undisplaced complete fracture of the proximal metaphysis of the ulna. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to exclude a pathological cause in view of the unusual fracture site, which confirmed the plain radiographic findings and additionally demonstrated a stress reaction in the proximal radius. There are three cases of stress fracture of the ulnar diaphysis resulting from the use of crutches re...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Fascia iliaca block prophylaxis for hip fracture patients at risk for delirium: a randomized placebo-controlled 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  No significant difference was found among high-risk patients between FICB prophylaxis and placebo groups in terms of delirium incidence. However, FICB prophylaxis significantly prevented delirium occurrence in intermediate-risk patients. Thus FICB prophylaxis could be beneficial, particularly for intermediate-risk patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0062-6Authors George Mouzopoulos, Evangelismos Hospital Orthopaedic Department Athens GreeceGeorge Vasiliadis, Euromedica Geniki Kliniki of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki GreeceNikolaos Lasanianos, Ev...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 19, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Central neuromuscular dysfunction of the deltoid muscle in patients with chronic 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.
Conclusions  The DM hyperexcitability may be related to alterations in the sensory output from the shoulder. The insufficient facilitation of the DM points toward a bilateral central activation deficit. These findings seem to be assigned to adaptive changes in the motor cortex as a consequence of chronic RCT, and the neuromuscular alteration of the DM should be considered when treating patients with RCT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0061-7Authors Alexander Berth, Otto-von-Guericke-University Department of Orthopaedics 39120 Magdeburg GermanyGéza Pap, Par...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 19, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Fibroma of tendon sheath located within the ankle joint capsuleemail 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 very rare case of fibroma of the tendon sheath arising from the anteromedial ankle joint capsule, with no apparent connection to any tendon in the area, found in a 58-year-old patient complaining of progressive local swelling. This uncommon tumor has its usual localization in tendon sheaths, is extremely rare in joint capsules, and has never been described in this location previously. MRI showed nonuniform low signal intensity in T1- and T2-weighted images and high intensity in STIR images. The mass was completely excised by open surgery. Histopathological analysis later confirmed the diagnosis of a fibroma...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - July 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

An osteoporotic hip fracture in a 14-year-old girl undergoing chemotherapy and operated for knee osteosarcomaemail 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 spontaneous neck femur fracture during adjuvant chemotherapy in a young girl treated with resection and prosthesis reconstruction for distal femur osteosarcoma. Possible prevention and the correct approach and surgical timing are emphasized considering immunodeficiency following chemotherapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0059-1Authors Carmine Zoccali, IFO, Regina Elena Institute Oncological Orthopaedics Department, Muscular-Skeletal Tissue Bank Via Elio Chianesi 53 Rome ItalyUmberto Prencipe, IFO, Regina Elena Institute Oncological Orthopaedics Departmen...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - July 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Meniscal ossicleemail 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  Meniscal ossicle, or bone within the substance of meniscus, is a rare entity and commonly confused with a loose body both clinically and radiologically. MRI is the modality that can definitely diagnose meniscal ossicle and avoid unnecessary diagnostic arthroscopy. Here we report one such case diagnosed using MRI; this patient is doing well without surgery one year after diagnosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0056-4Authors Seema Rohilla, University of Health Sciences Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Med...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - July 10, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Stiffness in total knee 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.
Abstract  Stiffness is a relatively uncommon complication after total knee arthroplasty. It has been defined as a painful limitation in the range of movement (ROM). Its pathogenesis is still unclear even if some risk factors have been identified. Patient-related conditions may be difficult to treat. Preoperative ROM is the most important risk factor, but an association with diabetes, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and general pathologies such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis has been demonstrated. Moreover, previous surgery may be an additional cause of an ROM limitation. Postoperati...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - July 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Ischemia of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve during periacetabular osteotomy using Smith-Petersen 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  Decrease of blood flow of LFCN by more than 50% seems to cause persistent symptoms after surgery through the Smith-Petersen approach even if direct trauma to the nerve is avoided. Excessive traction by retractors is thought to be the main cause of blood flow reduction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0055-5Authors Takahiko Kiyama, Fukuoka University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 7-45-1, Nanakuma, Jonan-ku Fukuoka 814-0180 JapanMasatoshi Naito, Fukuoka University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 7-45-1, N...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - June 24, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Septic physeal separation of proximal femur in a newbornemail 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 28-day-old female, admitted for elevated temperature, who underwent three nonorthopaedic surgical procedures before, and orthopaedic evaluation 8 days after admission. After an X-ray and an ultrasonography a septic arthritis with consequent hip dislocation was supposed. Only at the time of surgery a separation between the epiphysio-trochanteric nuclei complex and the femoral shaft was observed, with clear hip joint. The interest in this case consists in the difficulty of the differential diagnosis at the first evaluation, the orthopaedic misdiagnosis based on the lack of complete preoperative imaging,...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - May 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Lipoma of Guyon’s canal causing ulnar neuropathyemail 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 one such case of ulnar neuropathy caused by lipoma of Guyon’s canal. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0051-9Authors Seema Rohilla, University of Health Sciences Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Rohtak 124001 Haryana IndiaRohtas K. Yadav, University of Health Sciences Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Rohtak 124001 Haryana IndiaDhara B. Dhaulakhandi, University of Health Sciences Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Pt....
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - May 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Thoracolumbar burst fracture with complete paraplegia: rationale for second-stage anterior decompression and fusion regarding functional outcomeemail 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  Rehabilitation is better after staged anterior decompression and fusion in burst fracture of thoracolumbar junction with complete paraplegia. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0052-8Authors Mukund M. Prabhakar, Paraplegia Hospital, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad Gujarat IndiaBhagwat Singh Rao, Marble City Hospital Kishangarh, Ajmer Rajasthan IndiaLilam Patel, Paraplegia Hospital, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad Gujarat India Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - May 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Instability of the pelvic ring and injury severity can be predictors of death in patients with pelvic ring fractures: a retrospective 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  The present study suggests that patients with unstable pelvic fractures have an increased risk of death associated with exacerbated injury severity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0050-xAuthors Toshiya Tachibana, Hyogo College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Nishinomiya Hyogo 663-8501 JapanHideyuki Yokoi, Hyogo College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Nishinomiya Hyogo 663-8501 JapanManabu Kirita, Hyogo College of Medicine Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Nishinomiya Hyogo 663-8501 JapanSeishiro Marukaw...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - April 2, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Role of valgus osteotomy and fixation with dynamic hip screw and 120° double angle barrel plate in the management of neglected and ununited femoral neck fracture in young 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.
Conclusions  Valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy is a very cheap and effective procedure to achieve union in neglected and ununited fracture neck femur in young patients. We propose fixation with dynamic hip screw and 120° double angle barrel plate as it provides additional compression and, with valgus osteotomy, improved stability of internal fixation, with few complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0049-3Authors Abdul Qayyum Khan, Aligarh Muslim University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Aligarh 202002 IndiaMohamm...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - April 2, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Increased serum OPG in atrophic nonunion shaft 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.
Conclusions  A normal steady state of bone metabolism seems to be present in patients with atrophic nonunion fractures, despite the high serum OPG. The reason for the inability of the patients’ OPG to inhibit osteoclastic activity is unknown. Osteoblast activity also appears normal, so another cellular source of OPG can be hypothesized. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0047-5Authors Daniele Marchelli, Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena U.O. Medicina Nucleare, Centro per la Diagnosi e la Terapia delle Osteoporosi Via F....
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - March 20, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

The importance of surgical education in the accuracy of implant placement during hip fracture fixationemail 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 study demonstrates that introducing the concept of “TAD” to surgeons, will improve the accuracy of lag screw placement during fixation of an extracapsular fracture. The improvements in lag screw placement will undoubted reduce cut-out of the implant post-surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0046-6Authors Vinay Parmar, University of Manchester, South Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust Manchester UKA. J. Shyam Kumar, North Wales Rotation North Wales UK Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Pri...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - March 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Immediate continuous passive motion after internal fixation of an ankle fractureemail 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  Continuous passive motion started immediately after surgery seems to be an effective method both for allowing complete and quick recovery of the range of motion of the ankle and for reducing the risk of early degenerative joint disease. Immediate passive ankle motion can be applied only after adequate reduction and stable internal fixation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0048-4Authors Pasquale Farsetti, Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Divisione di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Policlinico di Tor Vergata Viale Oxford no 81 00133 Ro...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - March 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Cervical degenerative changes in idiopathic scoliosis patients who underwent long fusion to the sacrum as adults: incidence, severity, and evolutionemail 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  This unique subgroup of patients, those having fusion from the thoracic spine to the sacrum as adults for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, had a high incidence and severity of degenerative changes in their cervical spine. Due to the presence of advanced cervical degenerative changes prior to the fusion, it is not possible to blame the fusion as the main cause for these findings. These changes are either related to the thoracic and lumbar deformities or are more likely due to this subgroup having a higher natural propensity for degenerative changes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Orig...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - February 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Cervical degenerative index: a new quantitative radiographic scoring system for cervical spondylosis with interobserver and intraobserver reliability testingemail 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  The cervical degenerative index appears to be a reliable and reproducible radiographic assessment of cervical spondylosis. The index will have direct applicability for longitudinal study of cervical spondylosis and may be clinically relevant as well. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0041-3Authors Elisha Ofiram, Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis MN USATimothy A. Garvey, Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis MN USAJames D. Schwender, Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis MN USAFrancis Denis, Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis MN USAJoseph H. Perr...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - February 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Learning curve in tissue sparing total hip replacement: comparison between different approachesemail 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 antero-lateral TSS approach seems to be safer and less demanding than standard THR surgery, and is suitable for use with different stems. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Tissue-Sparing Surgery SectionDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0043-1Authors Carmelo D’Arrigo, “Sapienza” University of Rome II School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Unit, S. Andrea Hospital Rome ItalyAttilio Speranza, “Sapienza” University of Rome II School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Unit, S. Andrea Hospital Rome ItalyEdoardo Monaco, “Sapienza” University of Rome II School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Unit, S. Andrea Hospi...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - January 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Early catastrophic acetabular failure in Furlong total hip replacementsemail 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 use of uncemented hip arthroplasty prostheses with ceramic articulations are popular, especially in the young, because of a perceived reduction in wear. We highlight a complication of ceramic on polyethylene articulating couples not previously described in the Furlong replacement. Despite widespread metalosis and particulate debris, osteolysis was not initially seen. The contamination compromised subsequent revision. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0045-zAuthors David Knox, Woodend Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Eday Road Aberdeen AB15 6LS S...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - January 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Cost analysis of a system of ad hoc theatre sessions for the management of delayed trauma casesemail 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  The system of ad hoc trauma lists is easy to organize and it appears to impact significantly on patients’ discharge and bed capacity. Direct costs to the health service are contained, as they are partially compensated by the improvement in beds availability. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0042-2Authors Oreste Basso, Newham University Hospital Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics Glen Rd London E13 8SL UK Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - January 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

The external rotation method for reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocationsemail 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  ERM for the reduction of acute anterior dislocation of the shoulder is a safe and reliable method, mainly without requirement for any sedatives or opiate analgesics, that can be performed relatively painlessly for anterior shoulder dislocations. As no single method has a 100% success rate, ERM is a useful one to know. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0040-4Authors Mario Marinelli, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona Cattedra di Ortopedia e Traumatologia Via Conca, Torrette 60100 Ancon...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - January 8, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

UHMWPE for arthroplasty: past or future?email 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  Wear debris related osteolysis is recognised as being the main cause of failure in joint replacements based on UHMWPE inserts. However, many solutions and “new” polyethylenes have been suggested in order to address this issue. This review discusses “historical” issues associated with UHMWPE, such as oxidation, sterilization method and storage, as well as “new” topics, such as crosslinking and stabilization. The final aim is to aid orthopaedic surgeons in their selection of polyethylene inserts and in the information given to the patients. The main problem for the polymer is degradative o...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 24, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

A case of bilateral luxatio erectaemail 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 case of a woman with bilateral luxatio erecta of the shoulders treated with close reduction, immobilization and rehabilitation. The patient had fallen downstairs while clinging to both lateral banisters. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0039-xAuthors Lawrence Camarda, Università degli Studi di Palermo Dipartimento delle Discipline Chirurgiche, Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica Via del Vespro 125 90127 Palermo ItalyUmberto Martorana, Università degli Studi di Palermo Dipartimento delle Discipline Chirurgiche, Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica Via del Vespro 12...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 19, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

The use of circular fine wire frames for the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal 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.
Conclusions  Fine wire circular frame is a good alternative to ORIF in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, yielding good patient function, a high return-to-work rate and a low complication rate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0037-zAuthors C. Mauffrey, University of Louisville Hospital Louisville KY USAP. Klutts, University of Louisville Hospital Louisville KY USAD. Seligson, University of Louisville Hospital Louisville KY USA Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 (Source: Journal of Orthop...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 12, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Femoral neck fracture following intramedullary nailing with misplacement of an end cup: report of two casesemail 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 two cases of femoral neck fractures attributed to misplacement of an end cup and subsequent invasive maneuvers in an effort to remove it. Iatrogenic fractures of the femoral neck during or after intramedullary nailing are reported in the medical literature. Authors associate it with many possible technical mistakes performed during the procedure, yet no complications after missed end cup placement were noted. We suggest that the fractures described below were a consequence of injury to the vascular supply and bone stock of the initially intact femoral neck. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case Rep...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 12, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Abstract Book - 93rd National Congress of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatologyemail 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 AbstractsDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0030-6 Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 Journal Volume Volume 9 Journal Issue Volume 9, Supplement 1 / November, 2008 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 2, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

A case of relapsing Salmonella osteomyelitis in a thalassaemia trait patientemail 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 chronic relapsing osteomyelitis caused by Salmonella Stanley in a β-thalassaemia trait patient who is otherwise normal. The importance of obtaining definitive bacteriological diagnosis and timely intervention to treat bone infection effectively is emphasised here. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0033-3Authors F. Rayan, Kettering General Hospital Kettering UKC. Mukundan, Kettering General Hospital Kettering UKD. D. Shukla, Kettering General Hospital Kettering UK Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 (...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 23, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Acknowledgement to RefereesDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0035-1 Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 Journal Volume Volume 9 Journal Issue Volume 9, Number 4 / December, 2008 (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - November 23, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Health-related quality of life in patients with anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency undergoing arthroscopic reconstruction: a practice-based Italian normative group in comorbid-free 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.
Conclusions  The decision-making process leading to ACL reconstruction currently emphasises the evaluation of knee function and patients’ level of activity. The findings in our study, by showing that chronic ACL insufficiency significantly affects HRQoL in otherwise healthy patients, suggest that a multidimensional evaluation including HRQoL in addition to knee function might be integrated into outcome assessment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Evidence-Based Medicine SectionDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0034-2Authors V. Calvisi, University of L’Aquila Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Viale S. Sal...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 29, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Rapid resolution of femoral head osteonecrosis after rotational acetabular osteotomyemail 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 natural history of osteonecrosis of the femoral head is generally thought to be one of progressive deterioration if no intervention is undertaken. However, it is unknown whether surgical intervention is beneficial for patients with a small region of osteonecrosis. We observed rapid improvement of MRI findings after rotational acetabular osteotomy (RAO) was performed in a young patient with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The band-like low signal area on T2-weighted images almost resolved by six months after surgery. He returned to work as an electrician by six months after surgery. Early...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 25, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Retroacetabular osteolytic lesions behind well-fixed prosthetic cups: pilot study of bearings-retaining 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.
Conclusions  Although the small series does not allow any absolute conclusions to be drawn, the reported results seem to justify further, wider studies. It is still unclear if osteolytic lesions associated with no wear of the poly liner would progress to implant failure if left untreated. Until the problem is better understood, this procedure might represent an interesting way to prevent potential loosening and severe bone loss in intact sockets. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Tissue-Sparing Surgery SectionDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0031-5Authors Luca Pierannunzii, Gaetano Pini Orthopaedic Institute...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 25, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica of the talusemail 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  Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica is a rare developmental disorder with unknown etiology affecting epiphysis in childhood. The lesion is an osteochondroma arising from the epiphysis and increasing in size until skeletal maturity is reached. Surgical treatment is mandatory when symptoms such as pain, joint impingement or deformation are present, and yields good results when the mass is juxtaarticular or extraarticular. In those cases where articular symptoms are not present and only mass evolution is observed, surgical treatment is not recommended before skeletal maturity has been reached. A case of ...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 23, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Virtual MR arthroscopy of the shoulder: image gallery with arthroscopic correlation of major pathologies in shoulder instabilityemail 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  Although in our pilot study the VA findings did not change the surgical planning, the results showed concordance with the surgical or arthroscopic images. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0027-1Authors A. Stecco, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, Eastern Piedmont University Department of Radiology Novara ItalyD. Volpe, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, Eastern Piedmont University Department of Radiology Novara ItalyN. Volpe, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, Eastern Piedmont University Department of Radiology Novara ItalyP. Fornara, Maggiore della Car...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - October 8, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Fracture–dislocation of the shoulder and brachial plexus palsy: a terrible associationemail 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 this unhappy triad in which a brachial plexus injury was diagnosed and treated 3 weeks later. The characteristics of this rare condition are discussed on the basis of our case and the published literature in order to improve early diagnosis and treatment of this lesion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0028-0Authors Claudio Chillemi, Istituto Chirurgico Ortopedico Traumatologico Department of Orthopaedics Latin ItalyMario Marinelli, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Department of Orthopaedics Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I°, GM Lancisi, G Salesi Ancona It...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 25, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Hybrid external fixation for neglected fractures of the distal radius: results after one yearemail 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  Hybrid external fixation of neglected distal radial fractures results in good outcomes if care is taken to prevent overdistraction of bone fragments. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-008-0023-5Authors Paweł Grala, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Department of Trauma, Burns and Plastic Surgery Poznan PolandWojciech Zieliński, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Department of Trauma, Burns and Plastic Surgery Poznan Poland Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 (Source: Journal of Orthop...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 20, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals

Segond fracture with anterior cruciate ligament tear in an adolescentemail 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 authors report a case of acute knee injury in a 14-year-old teenager. The X-ray showed a so-called Segond’s fracture: a small avulsed bone fragment, elliptical in shape, lying immediately below the external tibial plateau, a few millimeters from the lateral tibial cortex. The fracture site was in the portion of the tibial condyle which is linked to the middle third of the lateral capsule by meniscal tibial fibers. Clinical examination under anesthesia and subsequent arthroscopy revealed a total intrasubstance ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear close to the proximal insertion. The authors co...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 17, 2008 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Source Type: journals