Lisa Stock, Lukas F Seyboldt, Phillip Wilkens, Frank Braatz
{"title":"[Osseointegration in amputation surgery : Representative studies].","authors":"Lisa Stock, Lukas F Seyboldt, Phillip Wilkens, Frank Braatz","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01542-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01542-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osseointegration is an innovative procedure to improve the mobility and quality of life of amputees by connecting exoprostheses to the bone as a replacement for the conventional socket prosthesis. This article highlights two main approaches: the osseointegrated prosthesis for the rehabilitation of amputees (OPRA) system, which uses a thread-based implant and the integral leg prosthesis (ILP) and osseointegrated prosthetic limb (OPL) systems, which rely on the press-fit method. While osseointegration offers benefits such as better prosthesis fixation and fewer skin problems, there are also challenges, particularly the increased risk of infections. Research and studies have shown that the procedure can substantially improve the quality of life of amputees when used correctly. The systems OPRA, ILP and OPL are analyzed with respect to the effectiveness and complications, noting that complication rates decrease with increasing experience and improved design. Overall, osseointegration represents a promising alternative for amputees who experience discomfort and cannot cope with traditional socket prostheses.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"248-255"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617960","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}
Christian Fink, Andrea Marchetti, Tobias Schwäblein, Mirco Herbort
{"title":"[Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament : What must be born in mind in the reconstruction?]","authors":"Christian Fink, Andrea Marchetti, Tobias Schwäblein, Mirco Herbort","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01551-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01551-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common sports injury. Despite continuous improvements over the years, not all patients return to their preoperative activities after treatment of the ACL. Therefore, individualized treatment approaches based on transplant selection, reconstruction technique and biomechanical factors, such as the tibial slope and rotational instability are crucial. Autogenous transplants have different properties in terms of donor site morbidity, healing behavior and risk of rerupture. The individual needs of the patient should therefore be taken into consideration. In terms of the surgical technique, correct tunnel placement based on anatomical landmarks is essential. In addition, concomitant instabilities and meniscus injuries must be addressed. In the event of a rerupture, an exact analysis of the causes is necessary. Ultimately, the success of the treatment depends to a large extent on precise diagnostics and the treatment of both the ACL rupture and any injured accompanying structures.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"297-308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933175/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664889","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}
{"title":"[Cemented vs. uncemented modern hemi-endoprostheses for dislocated femoral neck fractures : Results of the randomized multicenter WHiTE 5 study].","authors":"Darius M Thiesen, Dirk Stengel, Selina Loose","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01541-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01541-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"324-326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525403","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}
Christian Fink, Andrea Marchetti, Tobias Schwäblein, Mirco Herbort, Elisabeth Abermann
{"title":"[Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with the quadriceps tendon and a rectangular femoral bone tunnel].","authors":"Christian Fink, Andrea Marchetti, Tobias Schwäblein, Mirco Herbort, Elisabeth Abermann","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01547-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01547-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"309-318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143569171","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}
M N Kalff, V Hoursch, N Kirsten, L A Pardo, K Kasprzak, M Egger, S N Schmidt, S Sehmisch, J Ernst
{"title":"[Agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI) : Innovative treatment option for lower limb amputees?]","authors":"M N Kalff, V Hoursch, N Kirsten, L A Pardo, K Kasprzak, M Egger, S N Schmidt, S Sehmisch, J Ernst","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01536-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01536-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI) is an innovative approach to restoring proprioception and achieving more intuitive motor control following limb loss. This cutting-edge technique replicates the natural biomechanical relationship between agonist and antagonist muscles, enabling bidirectional communication between a prosthesis and the user's peripheral nervous system. Through the transposition of neurovascularly pedicled agonist-antagonist muscle pairs, which are reconnected via an adapted tendon suture and positioned within a gliding mechanism, AMI generates proprioceptive feedback during movement. Changes in tension within these muscle pairs produce signals that are transmitted to the central nervous system via afferent nerve pathways, enabling users to perceive the joint position of the limb that was originally governed by the muscle pair. This enhanced sensory input significantly facilitates control of the prosthesis. The AMI appears to enable an integration of the prosthesis into the body's existing neural networks and improve motor control of the prosthesis and the sensory discrimination. Compared to traditional surgical techniques (myodesis or myoplasty) with a purely mechanical transposition of residual stump muscles, AMI reduces the cognitive burden during the use of the prosthesis and delivers a more natural sense of movement, fostering a profound sense of embodiment. In summary, AMI represents a significant leap forward in human-machine integration. By enhancing both the functionality and user experience of prosthetic devices, it provides a very promising transformative solution for sustainable improvement of the quality of life for individuals living with limb loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"256-263"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933205/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143574835","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}
Merkur Alimusaj, Kristina Michel, Julia Block, Urban Daub, Daniel Heitzmann, Thanh-Duc Nguyen, Maria Bisele, Sebastian I Wolf, Urs Schneider
{"title":"[Update of the Amputation Registry Germany (AMP-Registry)].","authors":"Merkur Alimusaj, Kristina Michel, Julia Block, Urban Daub, Daniel Heitzmann, Thanh-Duc Nguyen, Maria Bisele, Sebastian I Wolf, Urs Schneider","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01539-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01539-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Medical registries are used to collect valuable patient data in order to check and control the quality and effectiveness of treatment approaches. National registries in the field of amputation and patient care, such as the Swedish Amputation and Prosthetics Registry (SwedeAmp) and the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry (LLPR) in the USA, gather information on prosthetic devices, materials, procedures and patient-related outcomes such as mobility and quality of life. Since 2011 SwedeAmp could generate significant insights into long-term outcomes after amputations and improve prosthetic care in Sweden. In the USA the LLPR collects data on aspects ranging from clinical to psychosocial aspects, enabling international comparisons and the optimization of care.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>In Germany the AMP Registry makes significant contributions by documenting data on prosthetic fit, wearing comfort and the reasons for revisions. The aim of the AMP Registry is to create an evidence base through systematic data collection. The project includes the development of a user-friendly IT structure, a pilot phase for application evaluation and close collaboration with experts. Standardized datasets aim to identify deficits in care and develop evidence-based approaches. Data collection and storage are carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) and secured through technical measures.</p><p><strong>Results and discussion: </strong>Initial results from the Heidelberg Study Center demonstrate the potential of the AMP Registry. Subgroup analyses support optimization of care and highlight the importance of regular assessments to improve long-term care.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"240-247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933216/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143412062","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}
{"title":"[Motion analysis in Orthopaedic technology research].","authors":"Bastian Welke, Eike Jakubowitz","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01549-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01549-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Instrumented motion analysis plays a pivotal role in orthopedic technology, offering unique opportunities to analyze and optimize biomechanical, musculoskeletal and neurological processes. This article highlights several recent studies leveraging motion analysis to explore various aspects of prosthetic development, control, loading and safety. The compiled studies highlight the essential potential of instrumented motion analysis in the field of exoskeletal prosthetics. Beyond improving the quality of life for prosthesis users, this technology plays an indispensable role for advancing the functionality and safety of current and future orthopedic devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"270-277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143544827","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}
Dariusch Arbab, Julia Wollweber, Philipp Lichte, Natalia Gutteck, Ralph Akoto, Bertil Bouillon
{"title":"[Treatment of ankle osteoarthritis : Analysis of a German nationwide survey].","authors":"Dariusch Arbab, Julia Wollweber, Philipp Lichte, Natalia Gutteck, Ralph Akoto, Bertil Bouillon","doi":"10.1007/s00113-024-01524-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-024-01524-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In most cases osteoarthritis of the ankle is of posttraumatic origin. Younger people are more frequently affected, which makes treatment a particular challenge. In addition to conservative treatment numerous surgical procedures are available for the treatment of advanced arthrosis. The aim of this nationwide survey was to document the current status of the diagnostics and treatment of ankle arthritis in Germany.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Members of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU) were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey on the treatment of ankle joint osteoarthritis. The survey included 69 questions on the person, on the diagnostic and treatment approaches as well as 3 clinical and radiological patient cases. The evaluation of the results of the survey included differences in the subgroups of participants based on the discipline, the location of activity, position and certification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From November 2019 to February 2020 a total of 343 members participated in the survey. For the diagnostics 96% requested conventional radiographs in a standing position and in 2 levels. Other native radiographs were considered necessary by less than half of respondents. Less than one third of participants sometimes (n = 87) or always (n = 18) use an outcome score. The therapeutic repertoire included supramalleolar osteotomy (n = 106), ankle arthroplasty (n = 100) and arthrodesis (n = 248). Open arthrodesis using screws through an anterior approach was the most frequently used surgical procedure.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Diagnostic standards were regularly used in the treatment of ankle arthrosis. With respect to the surgical treatment there was a wide heterogeneity due to the pathological anatomy and preferences of the participants. Open arthrodesis was the most frequently selected procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"289-296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069673","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":"[Overview of current prosthesis socket technologies for transfemoral amputees].","authors":"Andreas Samson","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01540-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01540-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When exploring innovations in amputation medicine and the technical aids required for care, the thought of prosthetic socket technologies might not immediately come to mind. Yet, these attachment systems, commonly referred to as quivers or similar in everyday language, that connect prostheses to the user's body, are an essential component of prosthetic care for individuals with leg amputations. Based on the principles of modern amputation surgery, where surgeons aim to create the best possible fit between prosthesis and residual limb stump, this approach requires prosthetic technology to provide treatment that aligns with current technical standards. When the patient and stump conditions are compatible, a full contact must be created in which the stump surface is in full contact with the complete inner surface of the shaft. This ensures the best possible distribution of pressure and strain loading during the standing and momentum phases. The challenge for orthopedic technicians lies in creating a secure and reliable interface for the individual user's everyday prosthesis, one that supports the daily activities as effectively as possible and ideally for 365 days a year and for many hours each day. Therefore, the socket is a crucial link between the wearer and the prosthesis. If the socket does not properly fit or hold, the wearer cannot utilize the prosthesis functions or stand and walk safely. In light of these problems, evolving user requirements, scientific advances, technological progress and the overarching goal of further improving the mobility and quality of life of patients, have driven the development of various new socket systems over the past decades.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"264-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525405","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}