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View article: Anatomical references for optimizing rotational alignment of the humeral component in total elbow arthroplasty with bone loss
Anatomical references for optimizing rotational alignment of the humeral component in total elbow arthroplasty with bone loss Open
This in-vitro study sought to characterize a concept for humeral component positioning during Total Elbow Arthroplasty (TEA) with bone defects. One-hundred specimens were analysed focusing a potential side-specific consensus; anatomical an…
View article: Promoting bone callus formation by taking advantage of the time-dependent fracture gap strain modulation
Promoting bone callus formation by taking advantage of the time-dependent fracture gap strain modulation Open
Delayed union and non-union of fractures continue to be a major problem in trauma and orthopedic surgery. These cases are challenging for the surgeon. In addition, these patients suffer from multiple surgeries, pain and disability. Further…
View article: Bone defect filling with a novel rattan-wood based not-sintered hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate material (b.Bone™) after tricortical bone graft harvesting – A consecutive clinical case series of 9 patients
Bone defect filling with a novel rattan-wood based not-sintered hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate material (b.Bone™) after tricortical bone graft harvesting – A consecutive clinical case series of 9 patients Open
Harvesting of tricortical bone graft from the iliac crest is an integral part of bone defect reconstruction in orthopaedic surgery. There are several options for filling the iliac crest defect area to avoid hematoma, pain, hernias and cosm…
View article: Lateral para-olecranon approach: surgical guide and anatomical considerations to the anconeus branch: is there a nerve-free zone?
Lateral para-olecranon approach: surgical guide and anatomical considerations to the anconeus branch: is there a nerve-free zone? Open
Purpose In the last decades, total elbow arthroplasty, elbow osteosynthesis and revision surgery have been more popularized. The study aimed to assess the course of the anconeus branch of the radial nerve in relation to two variations of t…
View article: Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary and Secondary Fracture Care: Mid-Term Outcomes in a Single-Centre Experience
Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary and Secondary Fracture Care: Mid-Term Outcomes in a Single-Centre Experience Open
Background The introduction of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) as a treatment option in complex proximal humeral fractures, has significantly extended the surgical armamentarium.The aim of this study was to investigate the mid-te…
View article: Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary and Salvage Fracture Care - Clinical and Radiological Outcome in Mid-term Follow-up in a Single-Center Experience
Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary and Salvage Fracture Care - Clinical and Radiological Outcome in Mid-term Follow-up in a Single-Center Experience Open
Background The introduction of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) as a treatment option in complex proximal humeral fractures, including patients with poor bone quality, has significantly extended the surgical armamentarium.The aim …
View article: Rotational Alignment of the Humeral Component in Elbow Arthroplasty: Positioning in Complex Fracture Situations
Rotational Alignment of the Humeral Component in Elbow Arthroplasty: Positioning in Complex Fracture Situations Open
The aim of the study was to evaluate the posterior area in the distal humeral region (PDH) in a representative collective regarding the rotational alignment of the flexion/extension axis (FEA). We hypothesized that the PDH is an easily man…
View article: Outcome in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Regarding One Material Design – Is There a Benefit in Different Etiologies to Observe?
Outcome in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Regarding One Material Design – Is There a Benefit in Different Etiologies to Observe? Open
The aim of the study was to prove mid-term results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) regarding material design in a homogeneous monocentric collective in different etiologies (such as primary or secondary fractures or CTA). As hypothe…
View article: Chondrocyte Culture Parameters for Matrix-Assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Affect Catabolism and Inflammation in a Rabbit Model
Chondrocyte Culture Parameters for Matrix-Assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Affect Catabolism and Inflammation in a Rabbit Model Open
Cartilage defects represent an increasing pathology among active individuals that affects the ability to contribute to sports and daily life. Cell therapy, such as autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), is a widespread option to treat …
View article: Effect of COX-2 inhibition on tendon-to-bone healing and PGE2 concentration after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Effect of COX-2 inhibition on tendon-to-bone healing and PGE2 concentration after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Open
Selective COX-2 inhibitors cause impaired tendon-to-bone healing, weaken mechanical stability and decrease PGE2 content of the synovial fluid. The present study suggests a reluctant use of COX-2 inhibitors when tendon-to-bone healing is in…
View article: Biomechanical evaluation of straight antegrade nailing in proximal humeral fractures: the rationale of the “proximal anchoring point”
Biomechanical evaluation of straight antegrade nailing in proximal humeral fractures: the rationale of the “proximal anchoring point” Open
The PAP provided significantly increased stability in SAN constructs compared to the same setup without this additional proximal anchoring point. Varus-displacing forces to the humeral head were superiorly reduced in this setting. This stu…