Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · May 2019
An increase in the risk of excessive femoral anteversion for relatively younger age and types of femoral morphology in total hip arthroplasty with direct anterior approach.
Direct anterior approach (DAA) is known to diminish a dislocation risk and widely used for total hip arthroplasty (THA). On the other hand, anterior dislocation due to increasing stem anteversion and cup anteversion is an important complication. ⋯ The risk of excessive femoral anteversion increases for relatively younger age and for types of femoral morphology according to the Dorr classification, moreover with an increase of CA in DAA-THA with cementless tapered-wedge stem.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · May 2019
A modified tarsal sinus approach for intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
Plate fixation using traditional lateral L-shape approach for intra-articular calcaneal fractures is complicated by 30% of wound complications, and the lateral small incision techniques with a tarsal sinus approach cannot sufficiently address all the fragments. A modified tarsal sinus approach with combined advantages of traditional lateral L-shape and tarsal sinus approaches for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures was developed. ⋯ The modified tarsal sinus approach in the treatment of Sander's type II and III calcaneal fractures allowed adequate reduction and rigid fixation with low incidence of wound complications. Compared to sinus tarsi approach, this technique required shorter learning curve and was more easily mastered by young orthopedic surgeons. Thus, it was worthy of application clinically.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · May 2019
After-hours elective spine deformity corrective surgery for patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is it safe?
The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of after-hours electively planned Posterior Spinal Fusion surgeries for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients with daytime surgeries. ⋯ After-hours elective spine deformity corrective surgeries for healthy ambulatory patients with AIS were as safe as when they were done during daytime.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · May 2019
Is minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis superior to open plating for fixation of two-part fracture of the proximal humerus?
Displaced two-part fractures of the proximal humerus are generally treated with open plate (OP) fixation. Recently, minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) has been increasingly favored for fracture healing and functional recovery. We aimed to compare OP and MIPO for two-part fractures of the proximal humerus to identify outcome differences. ⋯ Both techniques showed satisfactory radiographic and functional outcomes in two-part fractures of the proximal humerus. Although MIPO technique offers advantages, including minimal soft tissue damage and short operation time, surgeons and patients should be warned of the invisible risk from the radiation hazard.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · May 2019
Surgical treatment of anterior cervical osteophytes causing dysphagia.
Dysphagia due to anterior cervical osteophytes is a rare condition. However, it can become serious enough to permanently impair the quality of life up to making normal food intake impossible. If conservative treatment fails, there is the option of surgical resection of the osteophytes. The objective of this study was to assess the outcomes of resections of anterior cervical osteophytes causing spondylogenic dysphagia, taking literature into consideration. ⋯ When conservative treatment fails, surgical resection of cervical osteophytes is a sufficient method for treating spondylogenic dysphagia. High patient satisfaction and improvement of the quality of life are achieved with a low complication rate. Routine additional stabilization has been discussed as recurrence prevention. Prophylaxis using indomethacin or radiation, known primarily from hip replacement, also appears to be an option.