Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2016
ReviewThe effect of infrapatellar fat pad resection on outcomes post-total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.
The infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) is resected in approximately 88 % of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgeries. The aim of this review is to investigate the impact of the IPFP resection on clinical outcomes post-TKA. ⋯ This systematic review is limited by the lack of level one randomised controlled trials (RCTs). There is however moderate level evidence that IPFP resection increases post-operative knee pain. Further level one RCTs are required to produce evidence-based guidelines regarding IPFP resection. Systematic Review Level of Evidence: 3.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of three different incision techniques in A1 pulley release on scar tissue formation and postoperative rehabilitation.
The optimal surgical approach for trigger finger release remains controversial in hindsight of postoperative rehabilitation as well as scar tissue formation. In this study, we comparatively evaluated the outcome of three different types of skin incision by employing the "Disability of the Arm Shoulder and Hand Score" (DASH) and by quantitative ultrasound measurements of scar tissue volume. ⋯ There is no clear benefit of one incision technique over another. However, based on scar volume parameters, the significant faster recovery in the first month and the surgical ease of exposure and wound closure inclines us to favor the longitudinal incision (group 3) in future patients.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2016
Comparative StudyDecreased femoral periprosthetic bone mineral density: a comparative study using DXA in patients after cementless total hip arthroplasty with osteonecrosis of the femoral head versus primary osteoarthritis.
Trabecular properties in osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) are altered for bone volume and structure in the femoral head and proximal femoral canal. We analysed the periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD) as a correlate to bony ingrowth in patients with ONFH who received a cementless THA. ⋯ An altered periprosthetic bone stock in the proximal femur in patients with prior ONFH might be a possible risk factor for premature loosening of the femoral stem in THA. Surgeons need to consider coating and fixation philosophy of cementless implants when choosing the right stem for patients with ONFH.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2016
Arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement shows persistent clinical improvement in the mid-term.
The concept of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and the indication for surgical intervention have been established in the last decade. Despite promising short-term results and emerging arthroscopic techniques, it remains unclear whether patients benefit from surgical correction in the mid- to long-term and whether progressive joint degeneration can be prevented. ⋯ Level IV, Case series with no comparison group.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2016
Comparative StudyChronic rupture of the long head of the biceps tendon: comparison of 2-year results following primary versus revision open subpectoral biceps tenodesis.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of surgical repair for proximal long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon ruptures comparing chronic primary and postsurgical revision LHB tendon ruptures. ⋯ Level III; Retrospective comparative study.