Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2021
Pathological fractures of the femur after radiation therapy for soft tissue tumor: a case series of seven patients treated with repeated internal fixation.
Pathological femoral fracture (PFF) after radiation therapy (RT) for soft tissue tumor is a debilitating complication with a high rate of nonunion that requires multiple subsequent procedures and hindrance of functional activity. We aimed to evaluate healing rate after repeated internal fixation in a case series of PFF after RT. ⋯ Our results suggest that bones within the RT field retain healing capacities, and that repeated internal fixation may be a viable option for the treatment of PFF after RT.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2021
Preliminary clinical results of coated porous tibia cones in septic and aseptic revision knee arthroplasty.
To analyze the first results of calcium-phosphate-coated porous tibia cones. ⋯ This study shows the initial clinical results of calcium-phosphate-coated tibia cones showing a good functional outcome. Further research should focus on long-term clinical and radiological follow-up.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2021
Long-term results after internal partial forefoot amputation (resection): a retrospective analysis.
Internal partial forefoot amputation (IPFA) is a treatment option for osteomyelitis and refractory and recurrent chronic ulcers of the forefoot. The aim of our study was to assess the healing rate of chronic ulcers, risk of ulcer recurrence at the same area or re-ulceration at a different area and revision rate in patients treated with IPFA. ⋯ Retrospective Case Series Study (Level IV).
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 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.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2021
Is limited shoulder abduction associated with poor scapulothoracic mobility after reverse shoulder arthroplasty?
The contribution of the glenohumeral joint to shoulder abduction is acknowledged as an important factor for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) patients. In contrast, the degree of scapulothoracic joint contribution and its relation to RTSA patients with poor to excellent shoulder abduction are unclear. ⋯ Limited shoulder abduction is not associated with insufficient scapulothoracic mobility, which rather provides a basic level of function for RTSA patients. Good to excellent shoulder abduction could only be achieved by increasing the glenohumeral contribution that was associated with postoperative abduction strength.