Standing on shoulder of giants: the incredible legacy of the Judet family in orthopaedic surgery
AbstractIn orthopaedic surgery, as well as other areas in medicine, it is common for a surgical technique to carry the original authors ’ name describing the procedure. The Judet family represents a unique history, since several orthopaedic procedures are known as “Judet’s technique”. The aim of this historic review is to outline the genealogy of the orthopaedic arm of the Judet family, while crediting each surgical procedur e to the specific family member that described the technique. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - February 2, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: Geriatric distal femoral fractures: post ‑operative complications and nine‑year mortality—a retrospective analysis of two tertiary trauma centres
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Source: International Orthopaedics - February 2, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The epidemiology of pelvic ring fractures in Qatar
ConclusionThis study demonstrated the epidemiology of pelvic fractures in Qatar. MVC and work-related injuries were predominant in a younger cohort compared to the literature. Also, the mortality rate was lower than those reported in the literature. Therefore, well-trained surgeons and specialized trauma centres for treating these injuries are recommended. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - February 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The five times sit-to-stand test predicts same-day discharge for outpatients undergoing total joint arthroplasty
ConclusionThe FTSTS score had higher predictive accuracy than all other stand-alone patient characteristics for the SDD outcome. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The history of tourniquet use in limb surgery
ConclusionThe historical development of tourniquets since pre-historic times represents an excellent outline of the adaptive nature of medicine, led, firstly, by scientific rigour and discipline and, secondly, by pioneers who serve as catalysts for change and improvement. The modern inflatable cuff tourniquets that are omnipresent in theatres globally will undoubtedly remain the standard of care for the foreseeable future. Tourniquets that can dynamically monitor blood pressure and consequently adjust inflation pressures, as well as ones with inbuilt axonal excitability monitoring, will further improve their safety profile...
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Epidemiological trends and mid-term to long-term outcomes of acetabular fractures in the elderly in China
ConclusionsIn conclusion, acetabular fractures presented an obvious ageing trend in China, and the fracture patterns of the elderly patients differed from those in the young patients. Operative treatment for elderly acetabular fractures yielded satisfactory and persistent clinical outcomes from mid-term to long-term clinical. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Failure of the linkage mechanism in a semi-constrained total elbow arthroplasty is a rare and unpredictable event: a review of seven cases
ConclusionOsteolysis, component loosening, periprosthetic fracture may be expected after linked component failure. Patients should be regularly followed up from short-term to long-term with radiography. Early diagnosis and intervention with linked component exchange can prevent extensive revision surgery. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 20, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Hidden blood loss and bleeding characteristics in children with congenital scoliosis undergoing spinal osteotomies
ConclusionHidden blood loss constitutes a significant portion (40%) of total bleeding in congenital scoliosis surgery. Younger age is a risk factor for bleeding and the hidden blood loss should be taken into consideration in their perioperative management. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 17, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The effect of valgus reduction on resistant subtrochanteric femoral non-unions: a single-centre report of twenty six cases
ConclusionMechanical optimisation by lateral closing wedge and stable fixation with pre-contoured DCS with biological enhancement resulted in a successful outcome in recalcitrant subtrochanteric non-unions. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 16, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence –based three-dimensional templating for total joint arthroplasty planning: a scoping review
ConclusionsAI-based 3D templating systems have the potential to improve preoperative planning for joint arthroplasty surgery. This technology offers more accurate and personalized preoperative planning, which has potential to improve functional outcomes for patients. However, deficiencies in several key areas, including data handling, model development, and testing, can potentially hinder the reproducibility and reliability of the methods proposed. As such, further research is needed to definitively evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of these systems. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 15, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Reliability of the Harris Hip limping sub-score in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
ConclusionThese results do not encourage the use of HHS-limping sub-score for data involving different raters in both clinical and research contexts. It calls for improved consensus on limping definitions or the creation of objective measures. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Outcome and complication rate of total hip arthroplasty in patients younger than twenty years: which bearing surface should be used?
ConclusionTHA in patients under 20 years old yielded promising clinical and radiological outcomes, although polyethylene-bearing-related concerns persisted. Previously operated patients with hard-on-soft bearing should be meticulously examined during the follow-up. As ceramic-on-ceramic bearing showed excellent survivorship in this particular cohort, we recommend the use of this articulation as the bearing of choice. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The loneliness of the local orthopaedic surgeon in disaster zones
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Source: International Orthopaedics - January 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of Os Acetabuli
ConclusionsSuccessful management of os acetabuli depends on understanding the pathology and treating the underlying cause rather than treating the os acetabuli in isolation. Future work needs to focus on establishing clear diagnostic criteria, consensus on definition and an evidence-based treatment algorithm. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Risk factors of knee reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
ConclusionsThe return to level I sports, concomitant meniscus and posterior cruciate ligament injury, and knee symptoms after ACLR may increase the risk of knee reinjury for post-ACLR patients. (Source: International Orthopaedics)
Source: International Orthopaedics - January 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
