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View article: Does Stem Design for Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty From Previous Short Intramedullary Nail Predispose to Fracture?
Does Stem Design for Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty From Previous Short Intramedullary Nail Predispose to Fracture? Open
Introduction: Conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA) from prior short intramedullary nail (IMN) is an increasingly common procedure. Currently, there are no studies investigating if distal interlock screws serve as stress risers contri…
View article: The Clamshell Osteotomy for Diaphyseal Malunion in Deformity Correction and Fracture Surgery
The Clamshell Osteotomy for Diaphyseal Malunion in Deformity Correction and Fracture Surgery Open
Diaphyseal malunion poses a great challenge for the orthopedic surgeon, and an inundation of morbidity for the patient. Diaphyseal malunion can cause altered gait, adjacent joint osteoarthritis and body dissatisfaction. This problem is fra…
View article: Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Is Not Associated With Increased Revision Rates in Obese Patients
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Is Not Associated With Increased Revision Rates in Obese Patients Open
Similar rates of revision were found for UKAs performed on obese, morbidly obese, or super morbid obese patients (≤2.0% revision rate) vs normal BMI (2.7% revision rate) patients. Progressive osteoarthritis was the most common mechanism of…
View article: Subtalar Nonunion Following Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion Using an Intramedullary Nail: A Case Series of Errant Entry Points
Subtalar Nonunion Following Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion Using an Intramedullary Nail: A Case Series of Errant Entry Points Open
Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is a procedure used to treat hindfoot deformity and/or arthritis. Retrograde intramedullary nails have been used as a method of fixation. The nails are either st…