Dietmar Dammerer
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View article: Perioperative Patient Blood Management in Primary Knee and Hip Arthroplasty—Nonsense or Necessity?
Perioperative Patient Blood Management in Primary Knee and Hip Arthroplasty—Nonsense or Necessity? Open
Background/Objectives: The perioperative management of a patient’s blood values involves the optimization of anemia management in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative periods to avoid blood transfusions. The purpose of this study was to det…
View article: Proximale Femurresektion mit endoprothetischer Rekonstruktion bei malignen Knochentumoren
Proximale Femurresektion mit endoprothetischer Rekonstruktion bei malignen Knochentumoren Open
Zusammenfassung Operationsziel Die proximale Femurresektion mit EPR bedeutet die chirurgischen Tumorentfernung mit dem Ziel der R0-Resektion bei malignen Knochentumoren, nach Möglichkeit (in Abhängigkeit vom Tumor) unter Schonung der umgeb…
View article: Surgical treatment of monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the proximal femur in children and adolescents: Observational European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society multicenter study
Surgical treatment of monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the proximal femur in children and adolescents: Observational European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society multicenter study Open
Purpose: Monostotic fibrous dysplasia is a rare benign fibro-osseous disorder. Proximal femoral monostotic fibrous dysplasia is especially vulnerable to pathological fracture and deformation, requiring specific treatment strategies. Litera…
View article: Risk factors for in-hospital mortality in cervical spinal cord injuries: a nationwide, cross-sectional analysis of concomitant injuries, comorbidities, and treatment strategies in 3,847 cases
Risk factors for in-hospital mortality in cervical spinal cord injuries: a nationwide, cross-sectional analysis of concomitant injuries, comorbidities, and treatment strategies in 3,847 cases Open
Concomitant injuries and comorbidities indicating frailty and medical complications increase in-hospital mortality risk. The study highlights the need for thorough health assessments in patients with CSCIs, encouraging personalized and opt…
View article: Current Concepts in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Metastases—A Systematic Literature Review
Current Concepts in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Metastases—A Systematic Literature Review Open
Background: The advent of novel cancer therapies has significantly improved both life expectancy and quality of life for cancer patients. However, this has also led to an increased incidence of metastases, particularly spinal metastases, w…
View article: Correction: Tenosynovial giant cell tumours of the foot and ankle: a retrospective single centre experience with surgical treatment of 34 cases
Correction: Tenosynovial giant cell tumours of the foot and ankle: a retrospective single centre experience with surgical treatment of 34 cases Open
View article: Tenosynovial giant cell tumours of the foot and ankle: a retrospective single centre experience with surgical treatment of 34 cases
Tenosynovial giant cell tumours of the foot and ankle: a retrospective single centre experience with surgical treatment of 34 cases Open
View article: Survival and risk factor analysis in patients with septic arthritis: a retrospective study of 192 cases
Survival and risk factor analysis in patients with septic arthritis: a retrospective study of 192 cases Open
View article: Minced cartilage for focal cartilage defects—A comprehensive systematic review of surgical techniques in clinical studies, animal studies and basic research studies
Minced cartilage for focal cartilage defects—A comprehensive systematic review of surgical techniques in clinical studies, animal studies and basic research studies Open
Purpose This study aimed to determine whether the minced cartilage procedure for treating focal cartilage defects is already a standardized technique. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted in MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE and Goo…
View article: Mismatch Between Preoperative MRI Findings and Postoperative Histological Results in the Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
Mismatch Between Preoperative MRI Findings and Postoperative Histological Results in the Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor Open
Although imaging showed pathognomonic characteristics, the diagnosis of TGCT was not confirmed histopathologically in almost 29%. We therefore recommend a preoperative biopsy, especially in case of doubt, and treatment of TGCT in designate…
View article: FP8.3 Minced Cartilage for focal cartilage defects – a comprehensive systematic review
FP8.3 Minced Cartilage for focal cartilage defects – a comprehensive systematic review Open
Background: Minced Cartilage is increasingly used for treating focal acetabular and femoral cartilage defects. In this procedure, autologous cartilage is harvested from the femoral neck or from the chondral flap, minced into small pieces a…
View article: Comparsion of hospital mortality and risk factors in conservative and surgical treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis: A nationalwide analysis of 49.951 cases in Germany
Comparsion of hospital mortality and risk factors in conservative and surgical treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis: A nationalwide analysis of 49.951 cases in Germany Open
View article: Distribution Patterns of Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Forefoot and Midfoot A 12.5-Year Study at a University Hospital
Distribution Patterns of Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Forefoot and Midfoot A 12.5-Year Study at a University Hospital Open
Background Masses in the forefoot and midfoot are common reasons for medical presentation and can be caused by various pathological conditions. The challenge in clinical practice is to distinguish the multitude of trivialities from the few…
View article: Injection therapy in knee osteoarthritis: cortisol, hyaluronic acid, PRP, or BMAC (mesenchymal stem cell therapy)?
Injection therapy in knee osteoarthritis: cortisol, hyaluronic acid, PRP, or BMAC (mesenchymal stem cell therapy)? Open
View article: Mid-Term Migration Pattern of a Cemented Collared Anatomical Stem—A Retrospective Study Using EBRA-FCA
Mid-Term Migration Pattern of a Cemented Collared Anatomical Stem—A Retrospective Study Using EBRA-FCA Open
Background: Aseptic loosening is one of the leading causes of stem revision. Einzel Bild Röntgen Analyse–Femoral Component Analysis allows for the detection of distal stem migration, which is used as a predictive factor for implant longevi…
View article: Does the Addition of Low-Dose Antibiotics Compromise the Mechanical Properties of Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)?
Does the Addition of Low-Dose Antibiotics Compromise the Mechanical Properties of Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)? Open
The increasing numbers of total joint replacements and related implant-associated infections demand solutions, which can provide a high-dose local delivery of antibiotics. Antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) is an accepted treatment metho…
View article: Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Metastatic Spine Disease—A Systemic Review of the Literature
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Metastatic Spine Disease—A Systemic Review of the Literature Open
Background: This study investigated the efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in managing spinal metastasis. Traditionally, surgery was the primary approach, but SRS has emerged as a promising alternative. Objective: The study aims t…
View article: Influence of a Concomitant Medial Meniscus Injury on Knee Joint Function and Osteoarthritis Presence after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Influence of a Concomitant Medial Meniscus Injury on Knee Joint Function and Osteoarthritis Presence after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
(1) Background: The aim of this study was to investigate how a medial meniscus injury accompanying an anterior cruciate ligament rupture affects the clinical outcome 10 years after ACL reconstruction. (2) Methods: A total of 37 patients wh…
View article: Insights into the Distribution Patterns of Foot and Ankle Tumours: Update on the Perspective of a University Tumour Institute
Insights into the Distribution Patterns of Foot and Ankle Tumours: Update on the Perspective of a University Tumour Institute Open
The rarity of foot and ankle tumours, together with the numerous histological entities, presents a challenge in accumulating sufficient patients to draw reliable conclusions. Therefore, we decided to present an update of a retrospective an…
View article: As simple as it sounds? The treatment of simple bone cysts in the proximal femur in children and adolescents: Retrospective multicenter EPOS study of 74 patients
As simple as it sounds? The treatment of simple bone cysts in the proximal femur in children and adolescents: Retrospective multicenter EPOS study of 74 patients Open
Purpose: Simple bone cysts are among the most prevalent benign cystic tumor-like lesions in children. Proximal femoral simple bone cysts may require specific treatment because of increased fracture risk. With limited literature available o…
View article: Distribution Patterns of Benign and Malignant Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-like lesions in the Hindfoot and Ankle: A 12.5-year Analysis
Distribution Patterns of Benign and Malignant Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-like lesions in the Hindfoot and Ankle: A 12.5-year Analysis Open
Tumors, tumor-like lesions, and pseudotumors represent an important aspect of ankle pathology. The majority of focal masses and swellings are benign soft tissue or osseous lesions, but malignant entities can occur and may be mistaken for b…
View article: Correction to: The clinical outcome of total knee arthroplasty is compromised by a previously implanted medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty
Correction to: The clinical outcome of total knee arthroplasty is compromised by a previously implanted medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty Open
View article: Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Provides Superior Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Compared to High Tibial Osteotomy at a Follow-Up of 5–8 Years
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Provides Superior Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Compared to High Tibial Osteotomy at a Follow-Up of 5–8 Years Open
Background: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease. Initially, the medial compartments are affected in most cases. For this pathology, joint preservation is preferable. Two surgical procedures aim to meet this goal: high-tibial…
View article: First report of lumbar spinal epidural hematoma after pelvic ring fracture
First report of lumbar spinal epidural hematoma after pelvic ring fracture Open
View article: Mid-Term Migration Behavior of an Uncemented Proximally Anchored Straight Stem—A Retrospective EBRA Migration Analysis
Mid-Term Migration Behavior of an Uncemented Proximally Anchored Straight Stem—A Retrospective EBRA Migration Analysis Open
Background: Aseptic loosening is one of the most-common causes of the failure of cementless stems. Einzel Bild Röntgen Analyse-Femoral Component Analysis (EBRA-FCA) allows the diagnosis of stem migration, which can be considered a factor i…
View article: Midterm Results of High-Dose-Rate Intraoperative Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Midterm Results of High-Dose-Rate Intraoperative Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcomas Open
Introduction: According to the literature only sparse data are available on the use of high-dose-rate intraoperative brachytherapy (IOHDR-BT) as a boost to external-beam irradiation (EBRT) in combination with a wide resection in patients w…
View article: Total knee arthroplasty without patella resurfacing leads to worse results in patients with patellafemoral osteoarthritis Iwano Stages 3–4: a study based on arthroplasty registry data
Total knee arthroplasty without patella resurfacing leads to worse results in patients with patellafemoral osteoarthritis Iwano Stages 3–4: a study based on arthroplasty registry data Open
Purpose To determine whether the preoperative degree of degeneration of the patellofemoral joint really affects the outcome of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery without patella resurfacing and thus to establish a parameter that might s…
View article: The clinical outcome of total knee arthroplasty is compromised by a previously implanted medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty
The clinical outcome of total knee arthroplasty is compromised by a previously implanted medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty Open
View article: Evaluation of Classic and Quantitative Imaging Features in the Differentiation of Benign and Atypical Lipomatous Soft Tissue Tumors Using a Standardized Multiparametric MRI Protocol: A Prospective Single-Centre Study in 45 Patients
Evaluation of Classic and Quantitative Imaging Features in the Differentiation of Benign and Atypical Lipomatous Soft Tissue Tumors Using a Standardized Multiparametric MRI Protocol: A Prospective Single-Centre Study in 45 Patients Open
Background: Discrimination between benign and atypical lipomatous tumors (ALT) is important due to potential local complications and recurrence of ALT but can be difficult due to the often-similar imaging appearance. Using a standardized M…
View article: Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Soft-Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities—A Current Concept and Systematic Review of the Literature
Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Soft-Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities—A Current Concept and Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Introduction: Evidence on the use of brachytherapy in soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) is sparse. Therapy regimens are determined more by local interdisciplinary tumor conferences than by standardized protocols. Patient-specific factors complicat…