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Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 4, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Can Khan’s new method using MRI integrable to detect tibial plateau slope and depth as risk factors for anterior cruciate tear?
Conclusion We conclude that the combined method conducted by Khan et al. (Int Orthop (SICOT) 2011 35(8):1251–1256) using conventional MRI for measurement of MTPS, LTPS, and MTPD as risk factors for ACL injury is solid and reproducible. Level of evidence: III. Diagnostic study (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 2, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Minimally invasive open reduction and fixation of avulsed tibial insertion of posterior cruciate ligament
ConclusionsThe presented minimally invasive posterior knee approach is easy and safe with adequate exposure of PCL avulsion fracture. Fixation technique by pull-out sutures is a reliable method of fixation of this kind of fractures that avoids the complications of metal hardware and subsequent need for removal. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Simultaneous posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder and bilateral hip fracture secondary to hypocalcemic seizure: case report and literature review
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Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Fracture dislocation of the elbow with concomitant fractures of the lateral condyle and medial epicondyle —a case report
AbstractFractures in combination with elbow dislocations are a common occurrence in the paediatric age group, but concomitant medial and lateral injuries are rare. We have described a fracture dislocation of elbow in a 13  year old with associated medial epicondyle and lateral condyle fractures. The elbow was unstable after closed reduction. Open reduction and internal fixation of both the medial and lateral fractures was required. The patient had made good progress when reviewed at 12 weeks post operatively. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures using the percutaneous compression plate: the event of cutting out and its prediction by the tip-apex-distance
ConclusionsIn conclusion, all three measurements provide similar results and are suitable to predict the risk of cutting out of the cephalic screws. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

The effect of tibial component alignment on periprosthetic bone remodeling after total knee arthroplasty
ConclusionMarked tibial component malalignment more than 15 ° significantly alters periprosthetic bone remodeling after total knee arthroplasty; however, the effect of this abnormal remodeling on prosthetic survival needs longer follow-up. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Anatomic healing of a humeral shaft fracture despite failure of plate fixation —locking plates are a good idea
We present a case of an elderly female patient that describes a rare outcome of bone union in a failed fixation done for a humeral shaft fracture, a situation rarely reported in literature to the best of our knowledge. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Extraction of well-fixed extended porous-coated cementless stems using a femoral longitudinal split procedure
We present a technique of posterior femoral longitudinal split (FLS) osteotomy. This technique allows the expansion of the metaphyseal –diaphyseal region of the proximal femur facilitating extraction of well-fixed extended porous-coated stems. The extractions were performed using extended transfemoral osteotomy (ETO) and FLS osteotomy between June 2002 and March 2014. The study group, which comprised patients with well-fixed exte nded porous-coated stems, consisted of two men and ten women with an average age of 63.2 years. The stem was successfully removed using the FLS procedure in 8 of the 10 hips. Reimplantation sur...
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Can Khan ’s new method using MRI integrable to detect tibial plateau slope and depth as risk factors for anterior cruciate tear?
ConclusionWe conclude that the combined method conducted by Khan et al. (Int Orthop (SICOT)2011 35(8):1251 –1256) using conventional MRI for measurement of MTPS, LTPS, and MTPD as risk factors for ACL injury is solid and reproducible.Level of evidence: III. Diagnostic study (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Failure of a properly positioned tantalum rod for treatment of early femoral head necrosis and conversion to total hip arthroplasty
ConclusionImplantation of a porous tantalum metal rod for early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head did not add a significant advantage to core decompression alone even with the proper position in relation to the necrotic area. We had to convert to total hip arthroplasty in 60  % of the cases. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Simultaneous meningitis, sepsis and prosthetic hip infection caused by group B Streptococcus
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Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Anticoagulation and injurious falls in the elderly: a review
AbstractThe proportion of elderly people in the Western population is projected to reach 25  % by 2040. Trauma is the fifth most common cause of mortality in this patient population, predominantly due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). This paper will review the current knowledge relating to fall-related mortality as a result of TBI in elderly patients on oral anticoagulation (OAC). The lit erature suggests that age is an independent significant determinant of mortality risk, and the use of warfarin is also associated with increased relative risk of TBI-related mortality. However, some studies have reported that anticoagula...
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Clinical outcome after implant-free ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon graft
ConclusionThis study showed that arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with quadruple hamstring tendon graft using all press-fit technique with bone plugs is a reliable, cost-effective technique with fast bone-to-bone healing, and ease for revision surgery. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Persistent pain and depression after hip fracture strongly correlate with poor outcomes
ConclusionThe presence of pain and depressive symptoms is associated with worsened quality of life and functional outcomes. Multimodal pain and depression treatment might be a promising tool to mitigate it. (Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - December 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research