{"title":"[Clinical examination and imaging in patellofemoral osteoarthritis].","authors":"Paul Nardelli, Armin Runer","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04655-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-025-04655-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patellofemoral osteoarthritis presents with anterior knee pain, exacerbated by activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting. Clinically relevant signs include load-dependent pain, stiffness, restricted range of motion, swelling, and crepitus. The examination includes gait analysis, inspection of limb alignment, muscle atrophy, and deformities, along with palpation and specific tests such as the \"hyperpression test.\" Imaging techniques like X‑ray, MRI, and CT offer valuable information on cartilage damage, maltracking, and subchondral changes. A structured diagnostic approach allows precise assessment of the condition and forms the basis for stage-appropriate therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"473-477"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144013988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Functional results after stabilization of operatively and non-operatively treated ankle fractures using a closed plaster cast or removable orthosis : Two-year findings of the British randomised multi-centre ankle injury rehabilitation (AIR) trial].","authors":"Jula Gierse, Dirk Stengel, Sven Y Vetter","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04647-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-025-04647-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"486-490"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144060184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Raphael Trefzer, Franz Reichel, Mustafa Hariri, Timo Nees, Tobias Reiner, David Spranz, Tilman Walker
{"title":"[Why does a total hip replacement dislocate? : Diagnosis and management].","authors":"Raphael Trefzer, Franz Reichel, Mustafa Hariri, Timo Nees, Tobias Reiner, David Spranz, Tilman Walker","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04662-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-025-04662-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dislocations represent one of the leading complications and the most common cause of early surgical revision in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Patient-, implant- and procedure-related factors can contribute causally by impairing soft tissue tension and/or impingement-free mobility.</p><p><strong>Influencing factors: </strong>Patient-specific factors, such as underlying neurological disorders or reduced spinopelvic mobility, should be carefully considered by the surgeon when selecting implants and devising a treatment strategy. Furthermore, the range of market-approved implants offers a broad spectrum of preventive measures for dislocation in both primary and revision settings.</p><p><strong>Therapy: </strong>Central to prevention is the precise and appropriate positioning of the implant, tailored to the patient's individual joint biomechanics. While tripolar acetabular systems are utilized in specific patient groups during primary surgery and revision procedures, constrained liners, should be reserved as a fallback strategy in exceptional cases. The occurrence of a THA dislocation constitutes a medical emergency, necessitating immediate radiographic evaluation and early reduction. In cases of a first-time dislocation, additional imaging may be warranted during follow-up, whereas recurrent dislocations mandate tomographic imaging to exclude malpositioning or loosening of the implant. This review summarizes the underlying causes and preventive strategies for THA instability, as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for managing THA dislocations.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthias Luger, Tobias Gotterbarm, Clemens Schopper
{"title":"[Periprosthetic fracture in hip replacement-risk factors and treatment].","authors":"Matthias Luger, Tobias Gotterbarm, Clemens Schopper","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04658-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-025-04658-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Periprosthetic acetabular fractures primarily pose a problem with cementless implantation techniques and occur in approximately 3.6% of primary and up to 20.9% of revision cases. When a fracture situation exists that affects the integrity of the pelvic columns, stabilization using plate osteosynthesis is necessary, in addition to the implantation of a revision cup. Periprosthetic femoral fractures also primarily occur with cementless techniques and account for 0.4-6.8% of revisions after primary total hip arthroplasty. In addition to the cementless technique, the most common risk factors for the development of PFF are a minimally invasive, ventral approach, female gender, poor bone quality, age > 75 years, and revision surgery.</p><p><strong>Treatment: </strong>Depending on the degree of risk to the stability of the implant, conservative or surgical treatment can be carried out using osteosynthesis, stem replacement or a combination of both procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanno Schenker, Julius Michael Wolfgart, Ulf Krister Hofmann
{"title":"[A stem fracture rarely comes in pairs].","authors":"Hanno Schenker, Julius Michael Wolfgart, Ulf Krister Hofmann","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04660-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-025-04660-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144096095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Traumatic epiphysiolysis of the dens axis-a 10-year follow-up].","authors":"Sara Keimling, C-E Heyde, P Pieroh","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04659-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-025-04659-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epiphysiolysis of the dens axis is a rare injury in childhood but should be reliably investigated in the presence of typical pathological mechanisms. In our case, the injury in a four-year-old boy after a fall on his neck could not be diagnosed in the initial X‑ray. The diagnosis was made by means of an MRI scan performed during the course of the case and conservative treatment with a cervical collar was provided. The 10-year follow-up showed mild impairments, especially when remaining in a flexed position for long periods (e.g. when reading). In addition, the question arises retrospectively as to whether an additional injury to the C2/3 led to spontaneous fusion of the segment.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu Xiao, Vincent Heck, Long Hao, Michael Rauschmann, Andrei Slavici
{"title":"Local antibiotic carriers in the surgical management of pyogenic spondylodiscitis : First comparative evaluation of gentamicin-loaded versus vancomycin-loaded efficacy.","authors":"Yu Xiao, Vincent Heck, Long Hao, Michael Rauschmann, Andrei Slavici","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04657-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-025-04657-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative gentamicin versus vancomycin-loaded PerOssal (Osartis, Münster, Germany) carriers on interbody fusion rates and infection control in patients undergoing surgery for pyogenic spondylodiscitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 29 patients with pyogenic spondylodiscitis who underwent surgical debridement, interbody fusion, and pedicle screw fixation between February 2018 and March 2023. Patients received PerOssal carriers loaded with either gentamicin (Group A, n = 14) or vancomycin (Group B, n = 15). Clinical outcomes, including fusion rates, infection control, complications, and inflammatory markers, were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Baseline characteristics between groups were comparable. Fusion rates at 3-6 months' follow-up were 92.8% (13/14) in Group A and 80.0% (12/15) in Group B, without significant differences (P > 0.05). Both groups showed significant reductions in white blood cell counts and C‑reactive protein levels postoperatively, without inter-group differences (P > 0.05). Complications included cerebrospinal fluid leakage, hematoma, pulmonary embolism, and wound infections, all managed successfully with no recurrent infections observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In the short term, PerOssal carriers loaded with either gentamicin or vancomycin demonstrated effective infection control for pyogenic spondylodiscitis and high interbody fusion rates. Moreover, no apparent adverse effects on bone healing were associated with the local administration of high-concentration antibiotics.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of postoperative hand therapy in patients with Dupuytren's disease : A prospective hyperspectral imaging study.","authors":"F M Lorenz, E Henning, C Sicher, I Langner","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04631-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-025-04631-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hyperspectral imaging enables noninvasive evaluation of the microcirculation, which affects wound healing. In patients with Dupuytren's disease the microcirculation should be improved in order to achieve good clinical results and reduce the risk of recurrence. The aim of the study was to evaluate the microcirculatory effectiveness of postoperative hand therapy in patients with Dupuytren's disease after partial fasciectomy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In an inpatient hospital setting 35 patients with Dupuytren's disease were investigated before and after partial fasciectomy. Standardized hand therapy was performed after surgery. Its effects on superficial and deep oxygenation, tissue hemoglobin index and tissue water index were assessed using hyperspectral imaging at 3 regions of interest (ROI) within the first 2 postoperative days. For image evaluation, three ROIs were placed manually within the palm, the fingertip of the affected digit (fourth or fifth digit) and a fingertip of a control digit (unaffected, second digit of the same hand) using the vendor's software (Tivita<sup>TM</sup> Tissue Suite, Diaspective Vision, Germany).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Superficial oxygenation increased 1 day after surgery and after hand therapy. The tissue water index decreased on the second postoperative day.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hyperspectral Imaging demonstrates that postoperative hand therapy effectively improves perfusion and oxygenation in the hands of patients with Dupuytren's disease and additionally reduces edema.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"386-394"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12037647/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Konstantin Horas, Annette Eidmann, Ioannis Stratos, Dominik Rak, Maximilian Rudert
{"title":"[Nonoperative treatment for the management of osteonecrosis and bone marrow oedema of the foot and ankle].","authors":"Konstantin Horas, Annette Eidmann, Ioannis Stratos, Dominik Rak, Maximilian Rudert","doi":"10.1007/s00132-025-04622-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-025-04622-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Today, there are several nonoperative treatment measures available for the management of osteonecrosis and bone marrow oedema of the foot and ankle.</p><p><strong>Treatment: </strong>These include immobilisation, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, orthotics and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). Furthermore, off-label use of either bisphosphonates, denosumab or prostacyclins have proven to be effective treatment options. Notably, in many cases, symptoms resolve after several months without any specific treatment. As patients often present with insufficient vitamin D levels, the measurement and correction of vitamin D status is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"349-353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parker Scott, Brandon Cabarcas, Louis Kang, Mario Hevesi, Aaron J Krych
{"title":"Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee.","authors":"Parker Scott, Brandon Cabarcas, Louis Kang, Mario Hevesi, Aaron J Krych","doi":"10.1007/s00132-024-04595-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-024-04595-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee (SIFK) are a relatively common cause of knee pain, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. The SIFK is a type of stress fracture that occurs when excessive and repetitive or supraphysiologic loads are applied to subchondral bone [1]. Historically, this type of fracture was termed spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK) until advances in MRI identified underlying fractures as well as meniscal deficiency as likely attributable etiologies. Consequently, SIFK has replaced SONK as the more appropriate term to refer to this category of conditions, with SONK now viewed as an advanced SIFK lesion. With greater availability of MRI, SIFK has been more frequently recognized and not as commonly mistaken for knee osteoarthritis as it had been in the past, with important implications for treatment and management of this condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":74375,"journal":{"name":"Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"368-375"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142980775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}