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View article: The CCJR® Charles A. Engh, Sr, MD. Excellence in Hip Research Award: Pelvic Tilt and Cup Position Change Significantly in Most Young Patients 10 Years after Hip Arthroplasty
The CCJR® Charles A. Engh, Sr, MD. Excellence in Hip Research Award: Pelvic Tilt and Cup Position Change Significantly in Most Young Patients 10 Years after Hip Arthroplasty Open
We observed increases in posterior tilt in patients 10 years following THA or SRA, resulting in functionally increased acetabular anteversion and inclination. Larger increases in posterior tilt were seen in the younger group, which has imp…
View article: Femoral Nail and Cement Static Spacer Technique for the Treatment of Chronic Periprosthetic Knee Infection
Femoral Nail and Cement Static Spacer Technique for the Treatment of Chronic Periprosthetic Knee Infection Open
A 2-stage protocol is standard of care treatment in the United States for chronic periprosthetic joint infection of the knee. While many patients benefit from insertion of an articulating spacer, there are instances in which this is not fe…
View article: Long-Term Results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implant in the United States
Long-Term Results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implant in the United States Open
Background: We previously reported the 5-year results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant. This study evaluates BHR survivorship as well as radiographic and clinical outcomes at long-term follow-up. Methods: A total of 224 pati…
View article: Predictors of Adverse Local Tissue Reaction in a High-Risk Population
Predictors of Adverse Local Tissue Reaction in a High-Risk Population Open
View article: Rare septic arthritis of the wrist and carpus primary osteoarticular manifestation of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>: A case report
Rare septic arthritis of the wrist and carpus primary osteoarticular manifestation of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>: A case report Open
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the oldest and most studied infections, yet it remains one of the most common causes of infection-related death worldwide. The majority concern pulmonary tuberculosis. Therefore, extrapulmonary cases ar…
View article: Volar Carpus Dislocation Following Proximal Row Carpectomy for Scapholunate Advanced Collapse: A Rare Complication
Volar Carpus Dislocation Following Proximal Row Carpectomy for Scapholunate Advanced Collapse: A Rare Complication Open
Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) is a frequently encountered cause of wrist arthritis. For stage 2 disease, proximal row carpectomy (PRC) is an accepted treatment for which the literature has documented satisfactory outcomes and gener…
View article: In a small retrospective cohort of patients with syndesmotic injury, only athletes benefited from placement of a suture button device: a pilot study
In a small retrospective cohort of patients with syndesmotic injury, only athletes benefited from placement of a suture button device: a pilot study Open
ObjectivesInjuries to the ankle are common, with a significant number of ligamentous injuries involving the syndesmosis. In syndesmotic injuries severe enough to require surgical fixation, the two leading techniques are rigid screw and sut…
View article: Jones Fracture in the Elite Athlete: Patient Reported Outcomes following Fixation with BMAC
Jones Fracture in the Elite Athlete: Patient Reported Outcomes following Fixation with BMAC Open
Objectives: Jones’ fractures, 5 th metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures, are a debilitating injury for the elite athlete, particularly in cutting/pivoting sports. These injuries are usually managed surgically due to the hig…
View article: Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis in the CJR Era
Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis in the CJR Era Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Ankle arthritis can be a debilitating disease that results in decreased daily activity and chronic morbidity. Many patients elect for surgical intervention to minimize pain and improve functi…
View article: Nephroblastoma Arising in a Primary Testicular Teratoma in a Nonatrophic Testis of a 50-Year-Old Man
Nephroblastoma Arising in a Primary Testicular Teratoma in a Nonatrophic Testis of a 50-Year-Old Man Open
Extrarenal nephroblastoma is an extremely rare tumor thought to be related to teratoid tumors of germ cell origin. Because few cases have been reported, no standard method for categorizing and managing these tumors exists. To our knowledge…
View article: Achilles Tendon Repair- A Systematic Review of Overlapping Meta-Analyses
Achilles Tendon Repair- A Systematic Review of Overlapping Meta-Analyses Open
Category: Sports Introduction/Purpose: Acute Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are a common sports-related injury with an incidence of between 8-37 per 100,000 per year. While there are several meta-analyses published on the optimal treatment…
View article: Clinical Outcomes of Screw Fixation for Ligamentous Injuries to the Ankle Syndesmosis in Athletes
Clinical Outcomes of Screw Fixation for Ligamentous Injuries to the Ankle Syndesmosis in Athletes Open
Category: Sports Introduction/Purpose: Injuries to the ankle syndesmosis are commonly seen in the general population as well as in athletes [1]. Literature is mixed on the effectiveness of the two fixation techniques – rigid screw and susp…
View article: Patient Reported Outcomes in Athletes following ORIF of Jones Fracture
Patient Reported Outcomes in Athletes following ORIF of Jones Fracture Open
Category: Lesser Toes, Midfoot/Forefoot, Sports Introduction/Purpose: Treatment of fractures to the 5th metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction, known as Jones’ fractures, can present challenges in the elite athlete significantly prolon…