Excessive glenoid retroversion and posterior wear leads to technical challenges when performing anatomic shoulder replacement. Various techniques have been described to correct glenoid version, including eccentric reaming, bone graft, posterior augmentation and custom prosthesis. Clinical outcomes and survivorship of a Stemless humeral component with cemented pegged polyethylene glenoid with eccentric reaming to partially correct retroversion are presented. Between 2010– 2019, 115 Mathys Affinis Stemless Shoulder Replacements were performed. 50 patients with significant posterior wear and retroversion (Walch type B1, B2, B3 and C) were identified. Measurement of Pre-operative glenoid retroversion and Glenoid component version on a post op axillary view was performed by method as described by Matsen FA. Relative correction was correlated with clinical and radiological outcome.Abstract
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Ankle arthrodesis is the gold standard for treatment of end stage ankle arthritis. We analysed the data of 124 Ankle Arthrodesis (Open Ankle Arthrodesis (OAA) −27; Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis (AAA)- 97) performed between January 2005 and December 2015 by fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeons in a single institution. Based on preoperative deformity (AAA- 28 degree valgus to 26 degrees varus; OAA- 41 degree valgus to 28 degree varus), they were subdivided into 2 groups based upon deformity more than 15 degrees. Union rates, time to union, length of hospital stay and patient related factors like smoking, alcoholism, diabetes, BMI were assessed. Mean age of patients was 60 years (Range 20 to 82 years)(Male:Female-87:32). Overall fusion rate was 93% in AAA and 89% in OAA (p=0.4). On sub group analysis of influence of preoperative deformity, there was no difference in union rates of AAA versus OAA. 7 patients in AAA and 3 in OAA required further procedures. Average time to union was 13.7 in AAA and 12.5 weeks in OAA (p=0.3). Average hospital stay was 2.6 days in AAA and 3.8 days in OAA (p=0.003). Smoking, alcoholism, Diabetes, BMI did not have any correlation with union rates. Although both AAA and OAA showed good union rates, hospital stay was significantly shorter in AAA. A larger deformity did not adversely affect union rates in AAA. Time to union was higher in AAA though it was statistically insignificant. Lifestyle risk factors did not have cumulative effect on union. We conclude that AAA is a reproducible method of treating end stage tibiotalar arthritis irrespective of preoperative deformity and patient related factors.
Clinical success of total knee arthroplasty is correlated with correct orientation of the components. Controversy remains in the orthopaedic community as to whether the intramedullary or extramedullary tibial alignment guide is more accurate in the tibial cut. Is there any difference between intramedullary and extramedullary jigs to achieve better accuracy of the tibial components in total knee replacements? A retrospective study done on 100 patients during the time period 2007 to 2010. The 100 knee replacements were done by the same surgeon, where 50 patients had the intramedullary tibial alignment guide and the other 50 had the extramedullary one. The tibiofemoral angle was measured pre-operatively as well as post operatively, the tibial alignment angle was measured post operatively then the results were statistically analysed using the SPSS. There was no significant difference between both groups regarding the tibial alignment angles. Both techniques proved accurate in producing an acceptable post operative tibial component alignment angle. We recommend orthopaedic surgeons choose either technique knowing that accuracy levels are similar. The debate between intramedullary and extramedullary tibial cutting jigs/guides/ devices continues and most orthopaedic surgeons will use their preferred technique and will continue to achieve good post operative results as we have found in our centre. Our study is rare due to the fact we have a single surgeon performing both techniques, therefore controlling for any surgical experience or operating technique differences.
