Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2019
Review Meta AnalysisBetter outcomes with patellar resurfacing during primary total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis study.
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a feasible and cost-effective procedure. However, resurfacing of the patella sparks a heated debate. Anterior knee pain after TKA was supposed to be correlated to the patellofemoral joint, and the resurface of the patella was believed to be effective to avoid this complication. ⋯ Level II, meta-analysis of prospective clinical trials.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2019
Review Meta AnalysisFusion rates for odontoid fractures after treatment by anterior odontoid screw versus posterior C1-C2 arthrodesis: a meta-analysis.
For odontoid fractures, surgical treatment approaches including anterior odontoid screw fixation approach and the posterior C1-C2 arthrodesis approach are generally adopted in practice. However, the choice of different surgical procedures remains controversial. In addition to surgical technique, the fusion rate is an important factor contributing to the clinical efficacy. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate the discrepancy in fusion rate between these two surgical approaches through synthesizing the currently available evidence on the topic. ⋯ Elderly patients (≥ 60 years) underwent posterior C1-2 arthrodesis fixation shows higher fusion rates in developed countries comparing with patients who underwent anterior odontoid screw fixation. Overall, there is no significant discrepancy between these two surgical approaches. However, the conclusion should be verified by further study enrolling larger sample size.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of the use of evaporative coolants and ice packs for the management of preoperative edema and pain in ankle fractures: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
The use of evaporative coolants in the management of acute musculoskeletal injury has received increasing attention recently. However, its efficacy compared with conventional cryotherapy in treating injured human subjects remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of evaporative coolants with that of ice packs in preoperative management of edema and pain in patients with an ankle fracture. ⋯ Level I, prospective randomized study.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2019
Multicenter StudyRATeS (Re-Admissions in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery): a prospective regional service evaluation of complications and readmissions.
All the surgeries carry risks, which may lead to readmission at a later date. At present, there is limited Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) specific data in the literature. As a result, a prospective regional service evaluation aimed to discover the current complication and readmission rates across all T&O procedures and identify any factors associated with these outcomes. ⋯ This large, multi-centre project describes readmission rates following trauma and orthopaedic surgery. In the presented study, the elective nature of the procedure was associated with a reduced risk of readmission.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2019
Does non-contact or delayed contact of an adjustable-loop femoral button affect knee stability following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether cortical non-contact or delayed contact of an adjustable-loop button for femoral fixation could affect knee stability following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.