Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
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The results of a national survey from 1998 showed that only around 10 % of orthopaedic surgeons in Germany had strictly implemented modern third-generation cementing techniques in total hip arthroplasty (THA). A 2005 update showed an improvement up to 29.4 %. The study was repeated in 2010 in order to evaluate the current situation and to determine whether modern cementing techniques have become more popular. ⋯ The results of this survey demonstrate that, in comparison to 2005, the current state of cemented THA, in particular cementing technique has generally significantly improved. Future emphasis should focus on continued surgeon education and training, as the cementing techniques are of utmost importance for long-term durability.
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Due to the aging population, we are confronted with a growing number of osteoporotic and insufficiency fractures of the pelvic ring. They are the result of a low-energy trauma. With conventional X-rays, it is not always possible to identify the lesions. ⋯ The choice of treatment is determined by the degree and the localization of the instability. Osteosynthesis techniques differ from the techniques we use in adults. The trans-sacral positioning bar, iliolumbar fixation and angle stable plate osteosynthesis are used increasingly often.
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For the clinical planning of mass events the emergency departments are of critical importance, but there are still no data available for the workload in these cases. As this is essential for an effective medical preparation, we calculated the workload based on the ICD codes of the vicitims at the Loveparade 2010 in Duisburg. ⋯ The calculation of workload from the ICD data is a reasonable tool for retrospective estimation of the workload of an emergency department, the data can be used for future planning. The retrospective MTS grouping is at present not suitable for a realistic calculation. Retrospective measures in the MTS groups are at present not sufficiently suitable for valid data publication.
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Comparative Study
[Comparison of results after primary and secondary shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures].
The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate, compare and discuss the results and complications after primary and secondary shoulder arthoplasty in proximal humeral fractures. ⋯ In summary, the functional results did not differ significantly between primary and secondary shoulder arthroplasty after proximal humeral fractures. The relatively low expectation of elderly patients is reflected in a high rate of patient satisfaction in spite of moderate functional results. The primary humeral head replacement showed higher rates of complications and revisions compared to secondary arthroplasty.