Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2023
Review Meta AnalysisExtramedullary versus intramedullary fixation of stable trochanteric femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared extramedullary fixation and intramedullary fixation for stable two-part trochanteric femoral fractures (AO type 31-A1) with regards to functional outcomes, complications, and surgical outcomes. ⋯ Current literature shows no meaningful differences in complications, surgical, or functional outcomes between extramedullary and intramedullary fixation of stable two-part trochanteric femoral fractures. Both treatment options result in good outcomes. This study implicates that, costs should be taken into account when considering implants or comparing fixation methods in future research.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2023
The anatomical shape of the proximal femur correlates with the distal femur anatomy.
In the case of stemmed implants for lower limb joint arthroplasty procedures, implant stability and survivorship generally rely on the strength of fixation in the medullary canal regardless of whether the procedure is primary or revision surgery. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the proximal (Dorr classification) and distal (Citak classification) femoral canal geometry classification systems. ⋯ In this study, the Dorr and Citak classifications are put into relation to each other for the first time. The morphology of the femur was investigated in its entirety and it was shown that there was a positive correlation between the anatomical shape of the proximal and distal medullary canals.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2023
True "outpatient discharge" following single-stage bilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty may be unrealistic for most.
Single-stage bilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (BUKA) has shown post-operative function and cost benefits over staged bilateral procedures, without increased complications. A rapid discharge protocol at the current study site has reported outpatient discharge for the unilateral procedure exceeding 97%. However, the feasibility of outpatient discharge following BUKA remains unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the success of achieving outpatient (< 24 h) discharge following BUKA, and identify patient variables associated with failure. ⋯ III, Case-control study; Retrospective comparative study.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2023
Reproducibility of Bartoníček and Haraguchi classifications of the posterior malleolus fractures.
Two of the most commonly used classifications for the posterior malleolus fracture are Haraguchi and Bartoníček. Both classifications are based on the morphology of the fracture. This study makes an inter- and intra-observer agreement analysis of the mentioned classifications. ⋯ IV.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Aug 2023
Review Meta AnalysisIrritation from metalwork after ankle arthrodesis fixed using screws: a proportional meta-analysis and systematic review.
Ankle arthrodesis (AA) is often fixed using cannulated screws. The irritation from metalwork is a relatively common complication, but there is no consensus regarding the need to remove the screws on a systematic basis. The aim of this study was to determine (1) the proportion of screws removed after AA and (2) whether predictors of screw removal could be identified. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level IV.