Aim. The primary aim of this retrospective study was to identify the
incidence of
We report the case of an 82-year-old man who
underwent fasciectomy for a severe Dupuytren’s contracture, during which
an ossified lesion was encountered within the contracture and surrounding
the neurovascular bundle. The abnormal tissue was removed with difficulty
and
Aims. We aimed to assess the influence of ethnicity on the incidence
of
Aims. Acquired
Neurogenic
Aims.
Aims.
Aims. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of non-selective
and selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in
preventing
We retrospectively reviewed 89 consecutive patients
(45 men and 44 women) with a mean age at the time of injury of 58
years (18 to 97) who had undergone external fixation after sustaining
a unilateral fracture of the distal humerus. Our objectives were
to determine the incidence of
Aims.
Early total hip replacement (THR) for acetabular
fractures offers accelerated rehabilitation, but a high risk of heterotopic
ossification (HO) has been reported. The purpose of this study was
to evaluate the incidence of HO, its associated risk factors and
functional impact. A total of 40 patients with acetabular fractures
treated with a THR weres retrospectively reviewed. The incidence
and severity of HO were evaluated using the modified Brooker classification,
and the functional outcome assessed. The overall incidence of HO
was 38%
(n = 15), with nine severe grade III cases. Patients who underwent
surgery early after injury had a fourfold increased chance of developing
HO. The mean blood loss and operating time were more than twice
that of those whose surgery was delayed (p = 0.002 and p <
0.001,
respectively). In those undergoing early THR, the incidence of grade
III HO was eight times higher than in those in whom THR was delayed
(p = 0.01). Only three of the seven patients with severe HO showed
good or excellent Harris hip scores compared with eight of nine
with class 0, I or II HO (p = 0.049). Associated musculoskeletal
injuries, high-energy trauma and head injuries were associated with
the development of grade III HO. The incidence of HO was significantly higher in patients with
a displaced acetabular fracture undergoing THR early compared with
those undergoing THR later and this had an adverse effect on the
functional outcome. Cite this article:
We evaluated the incidence of heterotopic ossification
following total ankle replacement to determine whether the degree
of ossification was associated with the clinical outcome. We evaluated
90 ankles in 81 consecutive patients who underwent total ankle replacement,
and
Severe
Our study was designed to compare the effect of indometacin with that of a placebo in reducing the incidence of
We examined whether a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor (celecoxib) was as effective as a non-selective inhibitor (ibuprofen) for the prevention of
The purpose of this study was to determine if the incidence of
Aim. The aim of the study was to define the peculiarities of bone remodeling and identify specific parameters to development to
1. A clinical study has been made of
Introduction:
The work of Sloof, Ling and Gie has established allografting as a modern technique in revision total hip arthroplasty. The use of allograft enhances the local bone stock and provides a secure fixation for cemented components. Its association with the problem of
Purpose. The ideal timing for a Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) remains a highly controversial topic in the treatment of displaced acetabular fractures in the elderly with damage to the articular surface of the acetabulum or femoral head. Acute THA offers early rehabilitation but a high incidence of
From 1981 to 1986 we treated 413 patients for acute spinal-cord injuries. We reviewed 356 patients followed for a minimum of two years of whom 71 (20%) developed
We present nine patients (five men and four women) who underwent surgical excision of clinically significant
Introduction and Objective.
220 consecutive hip resurfacing procedures were reviewed at a minimum of two years follow up to assess the incidence of
From 1987 to 1991, we treated 53 patients with 54 fractures of the acetabulum by reconstruction through a posterior or an extended iliofemoral surgical approach. For prophylaxis against
Abstract. Objectives. The term
We have developed an animal model to examine the formation of
Background.
Purpose:
The objective of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of the elbow joint in patients with
Electron Microscopy and Synchrotron analysis of
Purpose: The purpose is to evaluate the clinical outcome of patients who underwent excision of motion-limiting radioulnar
We have carried out a prospective, randomised study of prophylaxis for
Previous reports of the prevalence of
Anterior decompression and fusion has been standard treatment for cervical disc herniation and myelopathy with disc degeneration. Since cervical total disc replacement (TDR) has been introduced with early favorable results and ideal mechanism, it has gained its popularity recently. But varying degrees of
There is little in the literature reporting on the incidence of
Indomethacin is commonly administered for the prophylaxis of
Resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. There are many reasons why resurfacing may be indicated, but one is that the absence of proximal femoral reaming at surgery may reduce the occurrence of