Thomas P. A. Baltes
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View article: The Prevalence, Size, and Anatomic Location of Cartilage and Osteochondral Lesions in Athletes With an Acute Ligamentous Ankle Injury
The Prevalence, Size, and Anatomic Location of Cartilage and Osteochondral Lesions in Athletes With an Acute Ligamentous Ankle Injury Open
Background: In athletes with an acute ligamentous ankle injury, cartilage and osteochondral lesions ([O]CLs) have been reported in 8% using 1.5-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Visualization of cartilage injuries improves with the use o…
View article: Does involvement of the anterior syndesmosis affect the functional outcome of acute ligamentous ankle injuries?
Does involvement of the anterior syndesmosis affect the functional outcome of acute ligamentous ankle injuries? Open
View article: Acute clinical evaluation for the diagnosis of lateral ankle ligament injuries is useful: A comparison between the acute and delayed settings
Acute clinical evaluation for the diagnosis of lateral ankle ligament injuries is useful: A comparison between the acute and delayed settings Open
Purpose To determine the diagnostic value of seven injury history variables, nine clinical tests (including the combination thereof) and overall clinical suspicion for complete discontinuity of the lateral ankle ligaments in the acute (0–2…
View article: Treatment of a Recalcitrant Non-union of the Clavicle
Treatment of a Recalcitrant Non-union of the Clavicle Open
Grewal S, Baltes TPA, Wiegerinck E, et al. Treatment of a Recalcitrant Non-union of the Clavicle. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2022;17(1):1-6.
View article: Acute clinical evaluation for syndesmosis injury has high diagnostic value
Acute clinical evaluation for syndesmosis injury has high diagnostic value Open
Purpose To determine the diagnostic value of injury history, physical examination, six syndesmosis tests and overall clinical suspicion for syndesmosis injury. Methods All athletes (> 18 yrs) with an acute ankle injury presenting within 7 …
View article: Large segmental defects in midshaft clavicle nonunion treated with autologous tricortical iliac crest bone graft
Large segmental defects in midshaft clavicle nonunion treated with autologous tricortical iliac crest bone graft Open
Background To evaluate the use of intercalary iliac crest bone graft in the treatment of clavicle nonunion with a large segmental bone defect (3–6 cm). Methods This retrospective study evaluated patients with large segmental bone defects (…
View article: Locking plate constructs in subtrochanteric fixation: a biomechanical comparison of LCP screws and AO-nuts
Locking plate constructs in subtrochanteric fixation: a biomechanical comparison of LCP screws and AO-nuts Open
Although the stiffness and strength of the AO-nut augmented construct is less than of the locking screw, excellent clinical outcomes can be achieved utilizing this construct.
View article: Limited intrarater and interrater reliability of acute ligamentous ankle injuries on 3 T MRI
Limited intrarater and interrater reliability of acute ligamentous ankle injuries on 3 T MRI Open
Grading of the three major ligamentous complexes and of the individual ankle ligaments according the Schneck grading system resulted in limited diagnostic reliability. When dichotomised for the presence of complete discontinuity, the inter…
View article: Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in acute lateral and syndesmotic ligamentous ankle injuries
Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in acute lateral and syndesmotic ligamentous ankle injuries Open
View article: Return to play after surgery for isolated unstable syndesmotic ankle injuries (West Point grade IIB and III) in 110 male professional football players: a retrospective cohort study
Return to play after surgery for isolated unstable syndesmotic ankle injuries (West Point grade IIB and III) in 110 male professional football players: a retrospective cohort study Open
Objectives To evaluate time to return to play following surgical stabilisation of isolated unstable syndesmosis injuries in a cohort of professional male football players. Methods All professional football players undergoing surgery for is…
View article: Prevalence of Os Trigonum on CT Imaging
Prevalence of Os Trigonum on CT Imaging Open
Background: The os trigonum is known as one of the main causes of posterior ankle impingement. In the literature, a wide variation of occurrence has been reported. Methods: All foot and/or ankle computed tomography (CT) scans made between …
View article: Surgical treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review
Surgical treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review Open
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