Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2015
Validation of the German Forgotten Joint Score (G-FJS) according to the COSMIN checklist: does a reduction in joint awareness indicate clinical improvement after arthroplasty of the knee?
Evaluation of further improvement in treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee requires measurement tools with a high discriminatory power. In this context, joint awareness in everyday life is seen as crucial criterion. Purpose of this study was to adapt and validate a German version of the "Forgotten Joint Score" (FJS) according to the COSMIN checklist. ⋯ Validating cohort study, Level 1b.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2015
Treatment strategies for partial chronic instability of the distal syndesmosis: an arthroscopic grading scale and operative staging concept.
The aim of this study was to evaluate three different anatomical reconstruction techniques for the partial chronic isolated instability of the syndesmosis based on own arthroscopic classification criteria. ⋯ Depending on the arthroscopic classification of the partial chronic instability of the syndesmosis, the three different anatomical reconstruction techniques potentially provide appropriate treatment options based on the grade of injury.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2015
Plate augmentation for femoral nonunion: more than just a salvage tool?
The aim of the current study was to determine whether plate augmentation was a successful treatment algorithm for selected femoral nonunions initially managed with intramedullary nailing. ⋯ Plate augmentation should be added to the armamentarium for management of selected femoral nonunion that have failed initial intramedullary nailing.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2015
Multicenter StudyEarly effects of vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty versus conservative treatment of vertebral compression fractures in elderly polytrauma patients.
This study aims to assess the early effects of operatively and nonoperatively managed vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) in elderly polytrauma patients. ⋯ For VCFs in elderly polytrauma patients, VP or KP can reduce length of hospital stay and complications, especially bed rest complication compared with nonoperative treatment.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2015
Glenohumeral range of motion (ROM) and isometric strength of professional team handball athletes, part III: changes over the playing season.
The aim of our study was to investigate the relation of workload on range of motion and isometric strength of team handball athletes' shoulders over a competitive season. ⋯ Several characteristics of handball players' shoulders changed significantly from the beginning to the end of a season. More specifically, the repetitive forces accumulated during the competitive season resulted in altered GIRD, ERG and isometric strength of the dominant glenohumeral joint.