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Reconfiguration of elective orthopaedic surgery presents challenges and opportunities to develop outpatient pathways to reduce surgical waiting times. Dupuytren's disease (DD) is a benign progressive fibroproliferative disorder of the fascia in the hand, which can be disabling. Percutaneous-needle-fasciotomy (PNF) can be performed successfully in the outpatient clinic. The Aberdeen hand-service has over 10 years' experience running dedicated PNF clinics. NHS Grampian covers a vast area of Scotland receiving over 11749 referrals to the orthopaedic unit yearly. 250 patients undergone PNF in the outpatient department annually. 100 patients who underwent PNF in outpatients (Jan2019–Jan2020). 79M, 21F. Average age 66 years range (29–87). 95 patients were right hand dominant. DD risk factors: 6 patients were diabetic, 2 epileptic, 87 patients drank alcohol. 76 patients had a family history of DD. Disease severity, single digit 20 patients, one hand multiple digits in 15 patients, bilateral hands in 65 patients of which 5 suffered form ectopic manifestation suggestive of Dupuytren's diasthesis. Using Tubiana Total
Abstract. Introduction. This study compared biomechanical and functional parameters of a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implant (Cemented Zimmer Hi-Flex) against healthy older adults to determine whether knee biomechanics was restored in this patient population. Methodology. Patients with a primary TKA and healthy adults >55 years old with no musculoskeletal deficits or arthritis participated. Bilateral knee range of motion (RoM) was assessed with a goniometer, then gait patterns were analysed with a 3D motion-capture system. An arthrometer then quantified anterior-posterior laxity of each knee. Statistical analyses were performed in SPSS (α=0.05; required sample size: n=21 per group). Results. 25 knees were replaced in 21 patients. Nine presented with fixed
Percutaneous flexor tenotomy involves cutting the flexor digitorum tendons to correct claw toe deformity to treat apical pressure areas and prevent subsequent infection in patients with peripheral neuropathy. Performing this under ultrasound guidance provides reassurance of complete release of the tendon and increases procedural safety. This study is a retrospective case series evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and patient satisfaction of performing percutaneous ultrasound-guided flexor tenotomy in an outpatient setting. People with loss of protective sensation, a digital
This study was performed at Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt. Anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis (ADFH) using intra-articular plates for the correction of paediatric fixed knee
Introduction. At Sheffield Children's Hospital, treatment of leg length discrepancy is a common procedure. Historically, this has been done with external fixators. With the development in intramedullary technology, internal nails have become the preferred modality for long bone lengthening in the adolescent population. However, it is important to review whether this technology practically reduces the known challenges seen and if it brings any new issues. Therefore, the aim of this review is to retrospectively evaluate the therapeutic challenges of 16 fit-bone intramedullary femoral lengthening's at Sheffield Children's Hospital between 2021–2022. Materials & Methods. The international classification of function (ICF) framework was used to differentiate outcomes. The patient's therapy notes were retrospectively reviewed for themes around structural, activity and participation limitation. The findings were grouped for analysis and the main themes presented. Results. There were 8 males, mean age 17.4 years (range 17–18) and 8 females, mean age 15.9 years (range 14–18). 5 right and 11 left femurs were lengthened. Underlying pathology varied amongst the 16 patients. All patients went into a hinged knee brace post operatively. Structural limitations included: pain, fixed
Aims. The aims of this prospective study were to determine the effect of osteophyte excision on deformity correction and soft- tissue gap balance in varus knees undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Patients and Methods. Limb deformity in coronal (varus) and sagittal (flexion) planes, medial and lateral gap distances in maximum knee extension and 90° knee flexion and maximum knee flexion were recorded before and after excision of medial femoral and tibial osteophytes using computer navigation in 164 patients who underwent 221 computer-assisted, cemented, cruciate- substituting TKAs. Results. Mean varus and
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Introduction. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of PCL resection on flexion-extension gaps, mediolateral soft tissue laxity, fixed
Introduction: Majority of children with cerebral palsy patients suffer from fixed flexion contractures of their knees. Procedures commonly used to correct knee
Introduction. We have previously published limb lengthening using external fixation in pathological bone diseases. We would like to report a case series of femoral lengthening using the PRECICE system in a similar pathological group especially looking at it's feasibility and complications. Materials and Methods. This is a case series of four patients, two patients with osteogenesis imperfecta and two with Ollier's disease, who underwent femoral lengthening via distraction osteogenesis using the PRECICE intramedullary nail system. It was a retrospective study from a prospective database from clinical records and radiographs. Results. The mean age at the time of surgery was 15.5 years, the mean preoperative leg length discrepancy was 30mm, and the mean distraction distance achieved was 28.75mm. Since these patients were of shorter heigh, limb lengthening was considered. All 4 patients had successful insertion of the nail. The outcomes noted from the 4 patients are collated, with several complications occurring including delayed femoral union, fixed
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of surgical correction of moderate
Fixed flexion contracture is often present in association with osteoarthritis of the knee and correction is one of the key surgical goals in total knee replacement. Surgical strategies to correct flexion contracture include removal of posterior osteophytes, posterior capsular release and additional distal femoral bone resection. Traditional teaching indicates 2 mm of additional distal femoral bone resection will correct 10 degrees of
The recognition of the correct pattern and severity of deformity in knee osteoarthritis has important implications in its surgical management. Our unit routinely uses standing long leg films and computer navigation. However, these modalities are not widely available and most surgeons rely on clinical assessment and short films. Our experience is that clinical assessment can give the opposite impression of the true deformity pattern particularly among obese patients and there is evidence that short knee films are not reliable. Our study aims to compare clinical, radiographic and computer measurements of knee deformity, assess the influence of Body Mass Index and asses the relationship between coronal and
Upper limbs are commonly involved in Arthrogyposis Multiplex Congenita. They may be involved in isolation or in combination with lower limbs. There are two patterns of involvement in upper limbs. The most common (type I) pattern presents with adduction and internal rotation at the shoulder, extension at the elbow, pro-nation of the forearm and
Total Knee Joint Replacement is mostly commonly performed using a measured resection technique. When the PCL is retained 9mm of bone is resected off the distal femur. If the PCL is excised 11m of bone is resected. Computer assisted total knee joint replacement will guide the surgeon to perform the optimal distal femoral resection to gain neutral alignment and full post operative extension. Three hundred TKJR’s were performed by one surgeon using the De Puy Ci navigation system. A ligament balancing technique is used whereby a neutral tibial resection is performed. A ligament tensor is inserted in extension and flexion. The navigation system then performs an optimization process whereby the distal femoral cut is calculated to give a neutral mechanical axis and 0° of knee extension. Data was collected measuring the distal femoral resection in the PCL retained and resected knees. The distal femoral cut required to achieve full extension for the PCL retaining TKJR ranged from 5 – 15mm. The mean was 11.2mm. The distal femoral cut required to achieve full extension for the PCL sacrificing TKJR ranged from 5 – 15mm. The mean was 10.8mm. There was no difference between the two groups (p=0.07). Both the PCL retaining and sacrificing TKJR distal resections correlated with the preoperative
Introduction: Majority of children with cerebral palsy patients suffer from fixed flexion contractures of their knees. Procedures commonly used to correct knee
Flexion Deformity of knee is the most common deformity in post polio residual deformity. Wilson's release, supracondylar osteotomy etc have been described for its treatment. We present our result of fractional hamstring lengthening followed by gradual distraction using threaded rod in hollow tube to treat
Objective: To emphasize the need to provide a controlled method of intra-operative reduction to correct fixed cervical
The etiology of the flexion contracture is related to recurrent effusions present in a knee with end-stage degenerative joint disease secondary to the associated inflammatory process. These recurrent effusions cause increased pressure in the knee causing pain and discomfort. Patients will always seek a position of comfort, which is slight flexion. Flexion decreases the painful stimulus by reducing pressure in the knee and relaxing the posterior capsule. Unfortunately, this self-perpetuating process leads to a greater degree of contracture as the disease progresses. Furthermore, patients rarely maintain the knee in full extension. Even during the gait cycle the knee is slightly flexed. As their disease progresses, patients limit their ambulation and are more frequently in a seated position. Patients often report sleeping with a pillow under their knee or in the fetal position. All of these activities increase