Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2021
Shoulder assessment by smartphone: a valid alternative for times of social distancing.
The delivery of orthopaedic care via telemedicine services has the potential to promote accessibility and decrease medical care expenses, while facilitating the control of infectious disease spreading. The purpose of this study was to assess agreement regarding diagnosis, recommended course of management and the perceived need for additional diagnostic testing between a video examination (VE) and a face to face (FTF) assessment of patients with shoulder disorders. ⋯ Video examination of patients with shoulder disorders may present a valid alternative to FTF examination. Nevertheless, the content of the video-based physical examination may need to be modified to facilitate a clearer detection of indications for specific interventions or diagnostic tests.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2021
Does radiological evaluation of endobutton positioning in the sagittal plane affect clinical functional results in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
Sports injuries are increasing today due to the increased interest in sports. The most common injured knee ligament is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in sport injuries. Accordingly, surgical treatment of the ACL is performed frequently. In this study, it was aimed to retrospectively evaluate whether the location of an endobutton on lateral knee radiography was effective on knee functional scores in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction. ⋯ No statistically significant differences were found in clinical functional results when comparing patients' endobutton location on femur. For this reason, surgical time should not be extended using unnecessary extra effort to change the orientation of the exit hole during surgery.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2021
ReviewOutcomes and complications of the INFIX technique for unstable pelvic ring injuries with high-velocity trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The pelvic INFIX technique has been proposed as a useful alternative to symphyseal plating for management of unstable pelvic ring injuries. The minimally invasive nature of the procedure, shorter operative time and less perioperative blood loss have been purported as potential advantages. ⋯ The INFIX technique can be considered as a viable alternative to symphyseal plating for unstable pelvic ring injuries. It has the advantages of shorter operative times and less blood loss, along with comparable functional outcomes, when compared to plating. Overall, good functional outcomes can be expected. However, well-designed, multi-center randomized controlled trials are needed to conclusively prove the benefit of this technique.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2021
Delayed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction increases the incidence of medial meniscal bucket handle tears and medial compartment chondral injuries in patients aged 40 years and older.
No widely accepted evidence-based indications exist for the initial surgical management of patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries ≥ 40 years old, and treatment for these patients remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the association between elapsed time from ACL injury to surgery and the incidence of meniscal tears and chondral injury in patients aged ≥ 40 years. ⋯ Level III.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2021
Injury epidemiology in men's professional team sports: is media analysis helpful?
Epidemiological injury surveillance in professional sports is often based on online media analysis in order to collect necessary data. However, the validation of this study protocol is lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the validity of injury surveillance in men's professional team sports based on media reports. ⋯ For severe injuries, media analysis may be a sufficient method for data collection in popular men's professional ball sports. An underestimation of true injury prevalence lies within the range of previous reported investigations concerning the validation of injury surveillance methods. Non-severe injuries could not be verified via media analysis in professional handball and basketball.