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Evaluation and treatment of failed shoulder instability procedures

Management of the unstable shoulder after a failed stabilization procedure can be difficult and challenging. Detailed understanding of the native shoulder anatomy, including its static and dynamic restraints, ...

Authors: Anthony G. Ho, Ashok L. Gowda and J. Michael Wiater

Medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty in the ACL-deficient knee

Symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee develops often in association with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. Two distinct pathologies should be recognised while considering treatment options in ...

Authors: Francesco Mancuso, Christopher A. Dodd, David W. Murray and Hemant Pandit

Comment on “Adjacent segment infection after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis” by Siam AE et al.

Authors: Alberto Di Martino

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Steinmann pin augmentation versus locking plate constructs

Aggressive bone neoplasms, such as giant cell tumors, often affect the proximal tibia warranting bony resection via curettage leaving behind massive defects that require extensive reconstruction. Reconstructio...

Authors: Jeremy Ruskin, Paolo Caravaggi, Kathleen S. Beebe, Sondra Corgan, Linda Chen, Richard S. Yoon, Francis R. Patterson and John S. Hwang

Hinged external fixation for Regan–Morrey type I and II fractures and fracture-dislocations

Elbow fracture-dislocation is always demanding to manage due to the considerable soft-tissue swelling or damage involved, which can make an early open approach and ligamentous reconstruction impossible. The pu...

Authors: Alberto Castelli, Salvatore D’amico, Alberto Combi and Francesco Benazzo

Trunnionosis in total hip arthroplasty: a review

Trunnionosis is defined as wear of the femoral head–neck interface and has recently been acknowledged as a growing cause of total hip arthroplasty failure. Some studies have reported that it accounts for up to...

Authors: Jaydev B. Mistry, Morad Chughtai, Randa K. Elmallah, Aloise Diedrich, Sidney Le, Melbin Thomas and Michael A. Mont

Erratum to: Effectiveness of intra-articular injections of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulfate in knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter prospective study

Authors: Fabrizio Rivera, Luca Bertignone, Gianclaudio Grandi, Roberto Camisassa, Guido Comaschi, Roberto Trentini, Marco Zanone, Giuseppe Teppex, Gabriele Vasario and Giorgio Fortina

Achieving hip fracture surgery within 36 hours: an investigation of risk factors to surgical delay and recommendations for practice

The UK hip fracture best practice tariff (BPT) aims to deliver hip fracture surgery within 36 h of admission. Ensuring that delays are reserved for conditions which compromise survival, but are responsive to m...

Authors: Adeel Aqil, Fahad Hossain, Hassaan Sheikh, Joseph Aderinto, George Whitwell and Harish Kapoor

Effectiveness of intra-articular injections of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulfate in knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter prospective study

Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid is a well-established therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of the use of Arthrum HCS^® (40 ...

Authors: Fabrizio Rivera, Luca Bertignone, Giancarlo Grandi, Roberto Camisassa, Guido Comaschi, Diego Trentini, Marco Zanone, Giuseppe Teppex, Gabriele Vasario and Giorgio Fortina

Mid-term results of Miller−Galante unicompartmental knee replacement for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis

The purpose of this study is to analyse and report the mid-term results of 175 unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) procedures performed for medial compartment knee arthritis from January 2001 to January 2010.

Authors: Hemanth Kumar Venkatesh and S. S. Maheswaran

Outcomes of intramedullary nailing for acute proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review

While proximal humerus fractures remain common within the elderly population, the optimal treatment method remains controversial. Intramedullary nailing has been advocated as an effective and less invasive sur...

Authors: Jason Wong, Jared M. Newman and Konrad I. Gruson

Adjacent segment infection after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis

This is the first case series to describe adjacent segment infection (ASI) after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis (SD).

Authors: Ahmed Ezzat Siam, Hesham El Saghir and Heinrich Boehm

Long-term clinical results and MRI changes after autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee of young and active middle aged patients

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) represents a valid surgical option for symptomatic full-thickness chondral lesions of the knee. Here we report long-term clinical and MRI results of first-generation ACI.

Authors: Donato Rosa, Giovanni Balato, Giovanni Ciaramella, Ernesto Soscia, Giovanni Improta and Maria Triassi

Comment on “Does the position of shoulder immobilization after reduced anterior glenohumeral dislocation affect coaptation of a Bankart lesion? An arthrographic comparison.” by Momenzadeh OR et al.

Authors: John W. Sperling

Single intra-articular injection of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for hip osteoarthritis

Intra-articular (IA) injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) into the hip joint appears to be safe and well tolerated but only a small number of randomized clinical trials in humans has been published. The objective...

Authors: Fabrizio Rivera

Are work return and leaves of absence predictable after an unstable pelvic ring injury?

Resuming work after surgical treatment of an unstable pelvic ring injury is often impeded because of residual disability. The aim of this study was to test which factors influence return to work, ability to re...

Authors: Alessandro Aprato, Alexander Joeris, Ferdinando Tosto, Vasiliki Kalampoki, Elke Rometsch, Marco Favuto, Alessandro Stucchi, Matheus Azi and Alessandro Massè

Congenital idiopathic talipes equinovarus before and after walking age: observations and strategy of treatment from a series of 88 cases

We reviewed a series of newborns, toddlers and ambulating children affected by idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). Taking into account the time of diagnosis, stiffness of the deformity and wa...

Authors: Cesare Faldini, Francesco Traina, Matteo Nanni, Ilaria Sanzarello, Raffaele Borghi and Fabrizio Perna

Is there a link between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and venous thromboembolic events after knee arthroplasty? A pilot study

This study aimed to identify (1) if the postoperative increase in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is different between contrasting knee arthroplasty procedures, and (2) if the NLR predicts venous thro...

Authors: Tyler Barker, Victoria E. Rogers, Vanessa T. Henriksen, Kimberly B. Brown, Roy H. Trawick, Nathan G. Momberger and G. Lynn Rasmussen

Isolated reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament with autologous quadriceps tendon

Since the role of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) as the primary soft-tissue restraint against lateral patellar translation has been recognized, several different reconstruction procedures for the tr...

Authors: Giovanni Vavalle and Michele Capozzi

Platelet-rich plasma versus autologous blood versus steroid injection in lateral epicondylitis: systematic review and network meta-analysis

Clinical outcomes between the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), autologous blood (AB) and corticosteroid (CS) injection in lateral epicondylitis are still controversial.

Authors: Alisara Arirachakaran, Amnat Sukthuayat, Thaworn Sisayanarane, Sorawut Laoratanavoraphong, Wichan Kanchanatawan and Jatupon Kongtharvonskul

Deep peroneal nerve palsy with isolated lateral compartment syndrome secondary to peroneus longus tear: a report of two cases and a review of the literature

Drop foot is typically caused by neurologic disease such as lumbar disc herniation, but we report two rare cases of deep peroneal nerve palsy with isolated lateral compartment syndrome secondary to peroneus l...

Authors: Kunihiko Hiramatsu, Yasukazu Yonetani, Kazutaka Kinugasa, Norimasa Nakamura, Koji Yamamoto, Hideki Yoshikawa and Masayuki Hamada

Comment on “Risk factors for acute compartment syndrome of the leg associated with tibial diaphyseal fractures in adults” by Shagdan B et al.

Authors: Mark E. Hake and Cyril Mauffrey

External versus internal fixation for bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis

It is uncertain whether external fixation or open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is optimal for patients with bicondylar tibial plateau fractures.

Authors: David Metcalfe, Craig J. Hickson, Lesley McKee and Xavier L. Griffin

Ethical requirements for musculoskeletal research involving human subjects

Authors: Luca Pierannunzii

Intraosseous concentration and inhibitory effect of different intravenous cefazolin doses used in preoperative prophylaxis of total knee arthroplasty

The aim of this study was to compare the intraosseous concentrations and the inhibitory effects on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus of 1 g versus 2 g of intravenous (IV) prophylactic cefazolin in total knee ar...

Authors: Chayanin Angthong, Pongpaibool Krajubngern, Warawut Tiyapongpattana, Boonchana Pongcharoen, Piya Pinsornsak, Nattapol Tammachote and Wanna Kittisupaluck

Effectiveness of psychological support in patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty: a controlled cohort study

We hypothesised that psychological support would have a significant improvement on the mental and physical recovery of patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty.

Authors: V. Tristaino, F. Lantieri, S. Tornago, M. Gramazio, E. Carriere and A. Camera

Blood metal ions after hybrid metal-on-polyethylene Exeter−Trident total hip replacement

Metal-on-metal total hip replacements (THRs) with large femoral heads have been associated with elevated levels of cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr), which have been attributed to high levels of wear at the articu...

Authors: Rohit Singh, Gopikanthan Manoharan, Pete Craig, Simon Collier, Phillip Shaylor and Ashok Sinha

Correlating preoperative imaging with intraoperative fluoroscopy in iliosacral screw placement

Percutaneous iliosacral screw placement can successfully stabilize unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries. Intraoperative fluoroscopic imaging is a vital component needed in safely placing iliosacral screws. ...

Authors: Jonathan G. Eastman and Milton L. Chip Routt Jr.

The use of a dual mobility cup in the management of recurrent dislocations of hip hemiarthroplasty

Dislocation is one of the most frequent causes of failure of hemiarthroplasties of the hip, which is the most common treatment for femoral neck fractures in elderly patients. A revision with conversion to tota...

Authors: Christian Carulli, Armando Macera, Fabrizio Matassi, Roberto Civinini and Massimo Innocenti

Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff: state of the art in diagnosis and treatment

Calcific tendinitis is a painful shoulder disorder characterised by either single or multiple deposits in the rotator cuff tendon. Although the disease subsides spontaneously in most cases, a subpopulation of ...

Authors: Giovanni Merolla, Sanjay Singh, Paolo Paladini and Giuseppe Porcellini

A modified Austin/chevron osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus and hallux rigidus

The purpose of this brief paper is to present the preliminary results of a modified Austin/chevron osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus and hallux rigidus. In this procedure, the dorsal arm of the osteotom...

Authors: Michele Vasso, Chiara Del Regno, Antonio D’Amelio and Alfredo Schiavone Panni

Biocompatibility of magnesium implants in primary human reaming debris-derived cells stem cells in vitro

Use of magnesium for resorbable metal implants is a new concept in orthopaedic and dental medicine. The majority of studies on magnesium’s biocompatibility in vitro have assessed the short-term effect of magne...

Authors: Olga Charyeva, Olga Dakischew, Ursula Sommer, Christian Heiss, Reinhard Schnettler and Katrin Susanne Lips

FiberWire tension band for patellar fractures

Symptomatic hardware represents the most frequent complication reported following surgical treatment of patellar fracture. For this reason, some authors suggested using nonabsorbable sutures to fix the fractur...

Authors: Lawrence Camarda, Alessandra La Gattuta, Marcello Butera, Francesco Siragusa and Michele D’Arienzo

Effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in three major tendon diseases

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a conservative treatment for several painful musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of the study was the assessment of the relief from pain by the shockwave therapy in a populat...

Authors: Christian Carulli, Filippo Tonelli, Matteo Innocenti, Bonaventura Gambardella, Francesco Muncibì and Massimo Innocenti

Arthrodesis of proximal inter-phalangeal joint for hammertoe: intramedullary device options

Proximal inter-phalangeal (PIP) joint arthrodesis today represents the standard treatment for structured hammertoes; however, recently, a lot of new intramedullary devices for the fixation of this arthrodesis ...

Authors: Matteo Guelfi, Andrea Pantalone, Janos Cambiaso Daniel, Daniele Vanni, Marco G. B. Guelfi and Vincenzo Salini

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form in Greek

Patient-reported outcomes require validation in a particular language and culture before administration for clinical use.

Authors: George A. Koumantakis, Konstantinos Tsoligkas, Antonios Papoutsidakis, Athanasios Ververidis and Georgios I. Drosos

The role of femoral offset and abductor lever arm in total hip arthroplasty

In order to create a well-functioning total hip arthroplasty (THA), it is important to restore femoral off-set and thus the abductor lever arm. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of i...

Authors: Filip Bjørdal and Kristian Bjørgul

Is end-stage lateral osteoarthritic knee always valgus? Mechanical alignment analysis and radiographic severity assessment

We hypothesized that not all persons with end-stage lateral osteoarthritis (OA) have valgus malalignment and that full extension radiographs may underreport radiographic disease severity. The purpose of this ...

Authors: Su Chan Lee, Viral Gondalia, Byoung Yoon Hwang, Hye Sun Ahn, Choon Key Lee, David J. Hunter and Kwang Am Jung

Supplemental S1 fixation for type C pelvic ring injuries: biomechanical study of a long iliosacral versus a transsacral screw

A single iliosacral screw placed into the S1 vertebral body has been shown to be clinically unreliable for certain type C pelvic ring injuries. Insertion of a second supplemental iliosacral screw into the S1 o...

Authors: Pooria Salari, Berton R. Moed and J. Gary Bledsoe

Investigation of bone quality of the first and second sacral segments amongst trauma patients: concerns about iliosacral screw fixation

Iliosacral screw fixation has become a common method for surgical stabilization of acute disruptions of the pelvic ring. Placement of iliosacral screws into the first sacral (S1) body is the preferred method o...

Authors: Dane Salazar, Sean Lannon, Olga Pasternak, Adam Schiff, Laurie Lomasney, Erika Mitchell and Michael Stover

Is acromioplasty necessary in the setting of full-thickness rotator cuff tears? A systematic review

The benefits of acromioplasty in treating rotator cuff disease have been debated. We systematically reviewed the literature regarding whether acromioplasty with concomitant coracoacromial(CA) release is necess...

Authors: Filippo Familiari, Alan Gonzalez-Zapata, Bruno Iannò, Olimpio Galasso, Giorgio Gasparini and Edward G. McFarland

An evidence-based warfarin management protocol reduces surgical delay in hip fracture patients

Authors: M. Diament and W. G. P. Eardley

Nitric oxide-associated chondrocyte apoptosis in trauma patients after high-energy lower extremity intra-articular fractures

The primary goal of this study was to identify nitric oxide (NO)-induced apoptosis in traumatized chondrocytes in intra-articular lower extremity fractures and the secondary goal was to identify the timeline ...

Authors: Daniel E. Prince and Justin K. Greisberg

Surgical site infection in high-energy peri-articular tibia fractures with intra-wound vancomycin powder: a retrospective pilot study

Surgical site infections (SSI) continue to be a significant source of morbidity despite the introduction of perioperative intravenous antibiotics. Our objective was to assess the efficacy of local vancomycin p...

Authors: Keerat Singh, Jennifer M. Bauer, Gregory Y. LaChaud, Jesse E. Bible and Hassan R. Mir

Does the position of shoulder immobilization after reduced anterior glenohumeral dislocation affect coaptation of a Bankart lesion? An arthrographic comparison

The position of immobilization after anterior shoulder dislocation has been a controversial topic over the past decade. We compared the effect of post-reduction immobilization, whether external rotation or int...

Authors: Omid Reza Momenzadeh, Masoome Pourmokhtari, Sepideh Sefidbakht and Amir Reza Vosoughi

Midfoot reconstruction with serratus anterior–rib osteomuscular free flap following oncological resection of synovial sarcoma

During recent decades, the concept of surgical treatment of malignant bone and soft tissue sarcomas has evolved, with the aim of preserving limb function. In this paper we report a case of metatarsal reconstru...

Authors: Bruno Battiston, Stefano Artiaco, Raimondo Piana, Elena Boux and Pierluigi Tos

Relationship between the Charlson Comorbidity Index and cost of treating hip fractures: implications for bundled payment

The aim of this study is to investigate how the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) scores contribute to increased length of stay (LOS) and healthcare costs in hip fracture patients.

Authors: Daniel J. Johnson, Sarah E. Greenberg, Vasanth Sathiyakumar, Rachel Thakore, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, William T. Obremskey and Manish K. Sethi

A prospective randomized radiographic and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometric study of migration and bone remodeling after implantation of two modern short-stemmed femoral prostheses

The aim of this prospective randomized study was to analyze migration and strain transmission of the Metha™ and Nanos™ femoral prostheses.

Authors: Volker Brinkmann, Florian Radetzki, Karl Stefan Delank, David Wohlrab and Alexander Zeh

Vertebral body compression fracture after percutaneous pedicle screw removal in a young man

Hazards and potential complications associated with pedicle screw insertions have been reported. In contrast, complications due to implant removal are rarely described. An unreported case of acute vertebral bo...

Authors: M. Cappuccio, F. De Iure, L. Amendola and A. Martucci