Injury
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Partial weight bearing is part of treatment schemes in orthopedic surgery and traumatology. The aim of the present study was to explore to what degree ground reaction forces during partial weight bearing of the lower leg are related to given instructions and to tibia deformation. ⋯ These findings result in the following clinical "lessons learned": 1. GRF is a good reflection of loading-induced deformation of the tibia. 2. GRFs are hard to control by subjects/patients. 3. The expectation that forefoot-loading results in larger tibia deformation could not be confirmed in our study. 4. When aiming at a reduction in tibia deformation, rear-foot loading is more preferable than forefoot loading.
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In this article, a mini-invasive technique is described, which consists of arthroscopic adhesiolysis and quadriceps pie-crusting lengthening basing on pre-operative sonographic examination. Sonographic diagnostic value of quadriceps tendon fibrosis is also evaluated. ⋯ This technique is a simple, effective and mini-invasive method, allowing an immediate, aggressive rehabilitation postoperatively. Pre-operative sonographic location of quadriceps tendon fibrosis could potentially improve the efficacy and accuracy of percutaneous pie-crusting procedures.
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Clinical Trial
Application of an innovative computerized virtual planning system in acetabular fracture surgery: A feasibility study.
Acetabular fracture surgery is amongst the most challenging tasks in the field of trauma surgery and careful preoperative planning is crucial for success. The aim of this paper is to describe the preliminary outcome of the utilization of an innovative computerized virtual planning system for acetabular fractures. ⋯ This study demonstrates that the virtual planning system is feasible in clinical settings with high satisfaction and acceptability from the surgeons. It provides a viable option for the planning of acetabular fracture surgery.
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To evaluate the usefulness of coagulation biomarkers, which are easy and quick to analyze in emergency settings, for prediction of arterial extravasation due to pelvic fracture. ⋯ Coagulation biomarkers, and hemoglobin and lactate levels could be useful to predict the existence of arterial extravasation due to pelvic fracture. The ratio of FDP to fibrinogen and the ratio of D-dimer to fibrinogen were the most accurate markers. Coagulation biomarkers may enable more rapid and specific treatment for pelvic fracture.
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Neuropathic pain in patients with total brachial plexus avulsion has always been a sophisticated problem in clinical practice. ⋯ Neuropathic pain in patients with total brachial avulsion was characterized with heterogeneity in pain distribution, intensity, type and also time phase. Bad life habits might be risk factors associated with neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain might affect quality of life of the patients with total brachial plexus avulsion remarkably.