ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-10-30eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/646598
Matt D A Fletcher
{"title":"Infraspinatus/Teres minor transfer biceps in situ tenodesis procedure: initial results of a technique for massive cuff tears.","authors":"Matt D A Fletcher","doi":"10.1155/2013/646598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/646598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Massive rotator cuff tears may not be primarily repairable with salvage options not necessarily providing acceptable results. Extrinsic tendon transfer is a significant undertaking with prolonged rehabilitation and variable outcome. A novel technique for the reconstruction of massive tears, not amenable to primary repair, by performing a transfer of the intrinsic posterior rotator cuff onto an intact, tenodesed long head of biceps tendon acting as a scaffold for the intrinsic transfer is described. The clinical results at short to medium term in 17 initial patients are presented. Encouraging results from this study suggest that this is a viable option for the management of massive rotator cuff tears with an intact posterior cuff with results equal or superior to other reconstructive techniques. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"646598"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/646598","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32457877","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":"Microorganisms and their sensitivity pattern in septic arthritis of north Indian children: a prospective study from tertiary care level hospital.","authors":"Sanjay Yadav, Mandeep Singh Dhillon, Sameer Aggrawal, Sujit Kumar Tripathy","doi":"10.1155/2013/583013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/583013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background. Septic arthritis is a true orthopaedic emergency. Important factors determining outcome are rapid diagnosis and timely intervention. Changing trends in microbiological spectrum and emerging drug resistance poses big challenge. Present study evaluates bacterial strains and their sensitivity pattern in septic arthritis of North Indian children. Methods. Fifty children with septic arthritis of any joint were evaluated. Joint was aspirated and 2 cc of aspirated fluid was sent for gram stain and culture. Blood cultures were also sent for bacteriological evaluation. Results. Fifty percent cases had definite radiological evidence of septic arthritis whereas ultrasound revealed fluid in 98% cases. Aspirated fluid showed isolates in 72% cases. The most common organism was Staphylococcus aureus (62%) followed by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Gr. B Streptococcus. Blood culture could grow the organism in 34% cases only. The bacterial strain showed significant resistance to common antibiotic cocktail in routine practice. Resistance to cloxacillin and ceftriaxone was 62% and 14% respectively. No organisms were resistant to vancomycin and linezolid. Conclusion. S. aureus is still the most common organism in septic arthritis. Though a significant resistance to common antibiotic cocktail is noticed, the strain is susceptible to higher antibiotics. We recommend using these antibiotics as an empirical therapy till culture and sensitivity report is available. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"583013"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/583013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32455892","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-09-23eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/387620
Stefan Maas, Arnaud Diffo Kaze, Klaus Dueck, Dietrich Pape
{"title":"Static and Dynamic Differences in Fixation Stability between a Spacer Plate and a Small Stature Plate Fixator Used for High Tibial Osteotomies: A Biomechanical Bone Composite Study.","authors":"Stefan Maas, Arnaud Diffo Kaze, Klaus Dueck, Dietrich Pape","doi":"10.1155/2013/387620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/387620","url":null,"abstract":"Background. The objective of the present study was to compare mechanical strength and stability of the newly designed spacer plate with the gold standard plate for the treatment of medial knee joint osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods. Ten fourth-generation tibial bone composites underwent a medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) according to standard techniques, using five TomoFix plates and five Contour Lock plates. Static compression load to failure and load-controlled cyclical fatigue failure tests were performed. Forces and horizontal displacements were measured; plastic deformations and dynamic stiffness were determined. Results and Discussion. In all samples, rotation of the tibial head and fracture of the opposite cortex were observed. Behaviors of the specimens under static loading were comparable between groups. Cyclic testing revealed lateral significant higher stiffness until failure for the Contour Lock compared to the TomoFix plate. No visible implant failure was observed in any group. Conclusion. Considering the static analysis, both plates offered sufficient stability under physiologic loads of up to 3000 N. The Contour Lock plate-fixated specimens showed a higher stability during the cyclic testing, supposedly due to the wider distance between the fixation screws.","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"387620"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/387620","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32449884","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-09-18eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/794218
Fernando Claros Pizarro, Simon W Young, Jorge H Blacutt, Rolando Mojica, Juan C Cruz
{"title":"Total hip arthroplasty with bulk femoral head autograft for acetabular reconstruction in developmental dysplasia of the hip.","authors":"Fernando Claros Pizarro, Simon W Young, Jorge H Blacutt, Rolando Mojica, Juan C Cruz","doi":"10.1155/2013/794218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/794218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) presents considerable technical challenges to the primary arthroplasty surgeon. Autogenous bulk grafting using the femoral head has been utilised to achieve anatomic cup placement and superolateral bone coverage in these patients, but reported outcomes on this technique have been mixed with the lack of graft integration and subsequent collapse, an early cause of failures. We describe a novel technique combining the use of bulk autograft with an iliac osteotomy, which provides primary stability and direct cancellous-cancellous bone contact, optimising the environment for early osseointegration. Twenty-one hips in 21 patients with DDH underwent this technique and were followed for a mean of 8.1 years. The preoperative radiographic classification was Crowe type I in 12 hips (57%), type II in 4 hips, and type III in 5 hips, and the mean Sharp angle was 49.6° (range 42°-60°). All grafts united by year. At time of followup, there was no radiographic evidence of graft collapse or loosening. There were no reoperations. Our study has shown that this technique variation combining an iliac osteotomy with bulk autograft in cases of developmental hip dysplasia provides early stability and reliable graft incorporation, together with satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes in the medium term. Longer term study is necessary to confirm the clinical success of this procedure. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"794218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/794218","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32458646","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-08-26eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/484289
A Mahmood, M Kalra, M K Patralekh
{"title":"Comparison between Conventional and Minimally Invasive Dynamic Hip Screws for Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Femur.","authors":"A Mahmood, M Kalra, M K Patralekh","doi":"10.1155/2013/484289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/484289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background. Intertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur are one of the most common fractures encountered, and dynamic hip screw with a side plate is the standard treatment. We compared a minimally invasive surgical technique with the conventional surgical technique used in the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures with the dynamic hip screw (DHS) device. Methods. Thirty patients with such fractures were treated with the conventional open technique and 30 with a new minimally invasive technique. Patients in both groups were followed up for 1 year. Results. There was less blood loss, minimal soft tissue destruction, shorter hospital stay, and early mobilization with the minimally invasive technique. Conclusion. The present study finds minimally invasive technique superior to conventional (open) DHS. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"484289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/484289","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32449887","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-08-12eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/632126
Thomas B Pace, Brad Prather, Brian Burnikel, Brayton Shirley, Stephanie Tanner, Rebecca Snider
{"title":"Comparative Outcomes Assessment: Hip Hemiarthroplasty as an Alternative to THA in Patients with Surgically Pristine Acetabulum-Is There Still a Role?","authors":"Thomas B Pace, Brad Prather, Brian Burnikel, Brayton Shirley, Stephanie Tanner, Rebecca Snider","doi":"10.1155/2013/632126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/632126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This is a retrospective review of 243 hip arthroplasties treated with either hemiarthroplasty (61 surgeries-Group 1) or total hip arthroplasty (182 surgeries-Group 2). The mid- to long-term results of relatively similar, predominately young patient cohorts were assessed annually via radiographs and the Harris Hip Scores for pain and clinical function. Groin pain persisted in 16.4% of Group 1 and 5.5% of Group 2 (P = 0.0159). Thigh pain persisted in 11.5% of Group 1 and 2.2% of Group 2 (P = 0.0078). Complications in Group 1 were 4/61 including 2 revisions with an overall survival rate of 96.7% versus Group 2 complication rate of 29/182 with 15 revisions and an overall survival rate of 91.8%. There were no cases of acetabular protrusio in Group 1, but 2 cases (1%) in Group 2 had cup loosening or osteolysis. Two cases were revised in Group 1 (3.2%). Both were undersized femoral stems. The fifteen revisions (8.2%) in Group 2 included loose stem (1), instability (8), infections (3), cup loosening (2), and accelerated polyethylene wear (1). Hemiarthroplasty has a higher incidence of thigh and groin pain but fewer complications compared with total hip arthroplasty. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"632126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/632126","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32455895","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-07-28eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/740173
Thomas B Pace, Jonathan L Foret, M Jason Palmer, Stephanie L Tanner, Rebecca G Snider
{"title":"Intraoperative platelet rich plasma usage in total knee arthroplasty: does it help?","authors":"Thomas B Pace, Jonathan L Foret, M Jason Palmer, Stephanie L Tanner, Rebecca G Snider","doi":"10.1155/2013/740173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/740173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autologous platelet rich plasma preparations, commonly referred to as platelet gel, have been reported to have benefits when used in total knee replacement of less blood loss and better motion, with few reported complications. This retrospective review of 268 consecutive primary total knee arthroplasty cases compares postsurgical range of motion at 2, 8, and 12 weeks, knee manipulation rates, change in hemoglobin, and complications between one group receiving a platelet gel preparation (135 cases), and an equivalent group receiving no platelet gel preparation (133 control cases). No difference was found between groups in manipulation rates, knee range of motion, or changes in hemoglobin (P > 0.05). The use of platelet gel in this study did not have a significant effect on hemoglobin at 72 hours postoperatively, knee range of motion, or manipulation rates up to 3 months post-op in this patient cohort. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"740173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/740173","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32458645","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-07-18eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/701693
Joerg Friesenbichler, Andreas Leithner, Mathias Glehr, Patrick Sadoghi, Werner Maurer-Ertl, Alexander Avian, Reinhard Windhager
{"title":"Evaluation of stability of rotating hinge knee prostheses: a biomechanical study.","authors":"Joerg Friesenbichler, Andreas Leithner, Mathias Glehr, Patrick Sadoghi, Werner Maurer-Ertl, Alexander Avian, Reinhard Windhager","doi":"10.1155/2013/701693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/701693","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Purpose. Rotating hinge knee prostheses should provide a stable situation following reconstruction. We performed a biomechanical analysis to establish the association between design of the central rotational stem (peg) and implant's stability, in a theoretical setting. Methods. Six different rotating hinge designs were tested, and three observers performed two different measurements with a custom made biomechanical apparatus and laterally directed pressure. The aim was to assign the degree of tilting of the peg within the vertical post-in channel by extending the distraction as well as the maximum amount of distraction before the peg's dislocation. An intraclass-correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated to determine the observer's reliability. Results. Implant designs with cylindrical pegs of different lengths were superior to implant designs with conical or other shaped pegs concerning stability and maximum amount of distraction before dislocation, showing steep rising distraction-angular displacement curves. The ICC at 15 mm and 25 mm of distraction revealed high interobserver reliability (P < 0.001). Conclusion. The biomechanical analysis showed that rotating hinge prostheses with long and cylindrical pegs have the highest stability at any given amount of distraction. Designs with shorter and markedly tapered pegs may become unstable under conditions of mild joint distraction which has to be proven in future in vivo investigations. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"701693"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/701693","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32457878","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-06-24eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/794827
Tanner C Clark, Frank H Schmidt
{"title":"Robot-Assisted Navigation versus Computer-Assisted Navigation in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Efficiency and Accuracy.","authors":"Tanner C Clark, Frank H Schmidt","doi":"10.1155/2013/794827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/794827","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background. Since the introduction of robot-assisted navigation in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there has been little research conducted examining the efficiency and accuracy of the system compared to computer-assisted navigation systems. Objective. To compare the efficiency and accuracy of Praxim robot-assisted navigation (RAN) and Stryker computer-assisted navigation (CAN) in primary TKA. Methods. This was a retrospective study consisting of 52 patients who underwent primary TKA utilizing RAN and 29 patients utilizing CAN. The primary outcome measure was navigation time. Secondary outcome measures included intraoperative final mechanical axis alignment, intraoperative robot-assisted bone cut accuracy, tourniquet time, and hospitalization length. Results. RAN navigation times were, on average, 9.0 minutes shorter compared to CAN after adjustment. The average absolute intraoperative malalignment was 0.5° less in the RAN procedures compared to the CAN procedures after adjustment. Patients in the RAN group tended to be discharged 0.6 days earlier compared to patients in the CAN group after adjustment. Conclusions. Among patients undergoing TKA, there was decreased navigation time, decreased final malalignment, and decreased hospitalization length associated with the use of RAN when compared to CAN independent of age, BMI, and pre-replacement alignment. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"794827"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/794827","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32457879","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}
ISRN orthopedicsPub Date : 2013-06-11eCollection Date: 2013-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2013/541389
Roshan Raghavan, Amitabh J Dwyer, Andrew F W Chambler
{"title":"Aequalis humeral head resurfacing in glenohumeral arthritis at a minimum followup of 2 years.","authors":"Roshan Raghavan, Amitabh J Dwyer, Andrew F W Chambler","doi":"10.1155/2013/541389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/541389","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aim. To evaluate results of Aequalis humeral head resurfacing in patients with end-stage glenohumeral arthritis at a minimum followup of two years. Patients and Methods. Twenty-one consecutive patients underwent humeral head resurfacing hemiarthroplasty between 2007 and 2009. Three patients did not fulfill the inclusion criteria. 18 patients with mean age of 75.1 years (range 58-91 years) and a mean duration of preoperative symptoms of 33.6 months (range 6-120 months) were analyzed. Patients' self-reported Oxford shoulder score (OSS) was collected prospectively and was used as an assessment tool to measure final outcome. Results. The mean initial OSS was 15 (range 3-29). The score improved by an average of 19.5 points at a mean followup of 36.3 months (range 24-54 months) to reach a mean final OSS of 34.5 (range 6-47). The improvement of OSS was highly significant with a two-tailed P value less than 0.0001. The overall patient satisfaction was 94%. Conclusion. This study demonstrates Aequalis shoulder resurfacing hemiarthroplasty as a reliable procedure, away from its originating center, for improvement of shoulder function as shown by the patients' self-reported outcome score (OSS) in end-stage glenohumeral arthritis at a minimum followup of 2 years. </p>","PeriodicalId":89787,"journal":{"name":"ISRN orthopedics","volume":"2013 ","pages":"541389"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2013/541389","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32455891","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}