Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Immediate plate fixation of open tibial plafond fractures does not elevate risk of infection.
To determine if immediate plate fixation of open tibial plafond fractures has a negative effect on soft tissue complications and increases the risk of deep infection. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
The clinical and radiographic degenerative spondylolisthesis classification and its predictive value.
The clinical and radiographic degenerative spondylolisthesis (CARDS) classification is a new classification that has been introduced for degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). It has four categories. Our study aimed to analyse the functional and radiographic outcome following DS surgery based on the preoperative CARDS classification. ⋯ III, therapeutic and prognostic study.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Joint-preserving treatment for global irreparable rotator cuff tears: combined anterior Latissimus dorsi and Teres major tendon transfer.
Treating global irreparable rotator cuff tears (GIRCTs) that involve both antero-and postero-superior cuff tendon tears could be a challenging problem. There has been limited joint-preserving treatment options in high-demand patients with minimal glenohumeral arthritis. The study aims to assess the clinical outcome of combined anterior latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon (aLDTM) transfer for patients with both GIRCTs and minimal glenohumeral arthritis. ⋯ IV.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
Incidence of patella baja and pseudopatella baja in aseptic revision total knee arthroplasty.
There are two variants regarding the low location of the patella in relation to the tibio-femoral joint line: patella baja (PB) and pseudo-patella baja (PPB). The purpose of this study is to investigate the incidence of PB and PPB in a cohort of patients that underwent revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) for aseptic reasons and describe any differences in each group's ROM. ⋯ III.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Apr 2024
E-scooter accidents-epidemiology and injury patterns: 3-year results from a level 1 trauma center in Germany.
Since the introduction of e-scooters in Germany in 2019, they are becoming more and more popular and associated injuries have increased significantly. The aim of this study was to assess the injury patterns after e-scooter accidents. ⋯ Our study shows one of the largest cohort of patients suffering e-scooter accidents in Europe. Compulsory helmet use, stricter alcohol controls and locking periods could contribute significantly to safety.