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Correction to: Tension band wiring for simple olecranon fractures: evaluation of surgical technique
Unfortunately, after publication of this article [1], it was noticed that the author J. Carel Goslings was tagged incorrectly during the production process. This resulted in the PubMed display of the author name as ‘J Carel Goslings’. The correct display is ‘Goslings JC’. This correction contains the correct tagging. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 6, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Functional outcomes and clinical strength assessment after infraspinatus-sparing surgical approach to scapular fracture: Does it really make a difference?
ConclusionsInfraspinatus-sparing surgical approach for scapular fracture avoids infraspinatus hypotrophy and external-rotation strength weakness. We suggest use of the modified Judet approach for scapular fracture and to restrict the classic Judet approach to only when the surgeon believes that the fracture is not easily reducible with a narrower exposure.Level of evidenceLevel  IV. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Development and validation of a guide for the continuity of care in perioperative medication management
ConclusionsWe developed a guide for the continuity of care in perioperative medication management to improve the rationalization of medicines in the perioperative environment. After the pharmacists had been trained, the guide was validated by demonstrating a high level of concordance among the pharmacists ’ recommendations. Formal training seems to be essential to ensure consistency in medical decisions.Level of evidenceIV (Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.http://www.cebm.net/index.aspx?o=5653). (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Pyrocarbon arthroplasty in acute unreconstructable radial head fractures: mid-term to long term results
ConclusionsSatisfactory outcomes can be expected midterm when using pyrocarbon prostheses in around 75% of the cases. We consider radial neck re-absorption to be a sign of good stem osteointegration, whereas progressive radiolucencies and loss of the ballooning of the stem legs are signs of bad prognosis in our series.Level of EvidenceIV retrospective case series. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

ORIF versus arthroplasty for open proximal humerus fractures: Nationwide Inpatient Sample data between 1998 and 2013
ConclusionWe revealed no differences in hospital course between ORIF and arthroplasty for management of open proximal humerus fractures. Although differences in demographics existed, no differences in complication rates, length of stay, hospital charges and mortality rates were noted. Future studies can evaluate the long-term outcomes of these procedures.Level of evidenceLevel III. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 22, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Can tape –screw fixation of a quadrupled semitendinosus graft in a full-length tibial tunnel provide superior fixation compared with a doubled semitendinosus–gracilis held with an interference screw? A matched-pair cadaveric biomechanical comparison
ConclusionsTibial fixation of Quad ST with a tied tape –screw construct in a full-length tunnel was not biomechanically superior to ST/G graft fixed with an interference screw, exhibited greater nonsignificant construct elongation with earlier failure, and was more reliant on bone mineral density.Level of evidenceIn  vitro laboratory study. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 21, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Clinical and radiographic comparison of a single LP-PRP injection, a single hyaluronic acid injection and daily NSAID administration with a 52-week follow-up: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsLeukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (LP-PRP) injections are better in terms of clinical improvement with respect to HA injections or oral NSAID treatment in knee osteoarthritis patients at the 52-week follow-up. Moreover, a single LP-PRP injection is effective. However, LP-PRP has no influence on cartilage progression.Level of evidenceLevel II. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 20, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Percutaneous suction and irrigation for the treatment of recalcitrant pyogenic spondylodiscitis
ConclusionsOur study confirms the feasibility and safety of our percutaneous technique for irrigation and debridement of pyogenic spondylodiscitis. Percutaneous irrigation and suction offers a truly minimally invasive option for managing recalcitrant spondylodiscitis or for diagnostic purposes. The approach used is very similar to discography and can be easily adapted to different hospital settings.Level of EvidenceLevel III (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - August 20, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research