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The aim of this study was to investigate the potentially increased risk of dislocation in patients with neurological disease who sustain a femoral neck fracture, as it is unclear whether they should undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) or hemiarthroplasty (HA). A secondary aim was to investgate whether dual-mobility components confer a reduced risk of dislocation in these patients.

We performed a prospective study on 96 patients with extra-articular or intra-articular fractures of the distal radius with a dorsally displaced posteromedial fragment. After closed reduction, we compared trans-styloid fixation and immobilisation with Kapandji fixation and early mobilisation. Forty-two patients of mean age 57.1 years +/- 18.1 (SD) were treated by trans-styloid K-wire fixation and 45 days of short-arm cast immobilisation. Fifty-four patients of mean age 57.7 years +/- 18.7 (SD) had Kapandji fixation and immediate mobilisation according to the originator. All the patients had clinical and radiological review at about six weeks and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after the operation. Pain, range of movement and grip strength were tested clinically, and changes in dorsal tilt, radial tilt, ulnar variance, and radial shortening were assessed radiologically. Statistical analysis was applied to comparisons with the normal opposite wrist. Pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy were more frequent after Kapandji fixation and early mobilisation, but the range of motion was better although this became statistically insignificant after six weeks. The radiological reduction was better soon after Kapandji fixation, but there was some loss of reduction and increased radial shortening during the first three postoperative months. The clinical result at two years was similar in both groups

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Surgical treatment of young femoral neck fractures often requires an open approach to achieve an anatomical reduction. The application of a calcar plate has recently been described to aid in femoral neck fracture reduction and to augment fixation. However, application of a plate may potentially compromise the regional vascularity of the femoral head and neck. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of calcar femoral neck plating on the vascularity of the femoral head and neck.

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The proportion of arthroplasties performed in the ambulatory setting has increased considerably. However, there are concerns whether same-day discharge may increase the risk of complications. The aim of this study was to compare 90-day outcomes between inpatient arthroplasties and outpatient arthroplasties performed at an ambulatory surgery centre (ASC), and determine whether there is a learning curve associated with performing athroplasties in an ASC.

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Femoral bone preparation using compaction technique has been shown to preserve bone and improve implant fixation in animal models. No long-term clinical outcomes are available. There are no significant long-term differences between compaction and broaching techniques for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) in terms of migration, clinical, and radiological outcomes.

A total of 14 women and seven men with a mean age of 43 years (18 to 68) who sustained a Mason type IV fracture of the elbow, without an additional type II or III coronoid fracture, were evaluated after a mean of 21 years (14 to 46). Primary treatment included closed elbow reduction followed by immobilisation in a plaster in all cases, with an additional excision of the radial head in 11, partial resection in two and suturing of the annular ligament in two. Delayed radial head excision was performed in two patients and an ulnar nerve transposition in one. The uninjured elbows served as controls. Nine patients had no symptoms, 11 reported slight impairment, and one severe impairment of the elbow. Elbow flexion was impaired by a mean of 3° (. sd. 4) and extension by a mean of 9° (. sd. 4) (p < 0.01). None experienced chronic elbow instability or recurrent dislocation. There were more degenerative changes in the formerly injured elbows, but none had developed a reduction in joint space. We conclude that most patients with a Mason type IV fracture of the elbow report a good long-term outcome

A few points in this report deserve to be stressed. Indications–It is important that the orthopaedic surgeon should decide at a very early stage which of the two methods, closed or open, he must use. These do not exclude each other but are on the other hand complementary. Nowadays the dislocated hip can be reduced by open operation with a very good chance of lasting success. This should be carried out if a hip cannot easily be reduced otherwise, or if there is any doubt that closed reduction has been successful–and as early as possible, preferably before the age of three years. Technique–Ample exposure of the joint and removal of all obstacles to reduction are important. Reduction must be complete and stable but without stress, and there must be no interference with the articular bone and cartilage. After-care–Reduction, however perfect, is only the first step towards recovery. The hip must be observed carefully and the most suitable moments for mobilisation and for walking must be chosen; this calls for nice judgment. When it is clear that the roof of the acetabulum is not developing or that persistent valgus and anteversion may encourage subluxation, a secondary operation should be undertaken at once. Radiography is necessary about every three months for the first two years. Assessment of results–With a strict system of assessment, like McFarland's, we have observed 68·3 per cent favourable results in 171 hips treated by open reduction. It is obvious that the problem of congenital dislocation of the hip has not yet been completely solved. But if we review the progress of recent years we come to the encouraging conclusion that much has already been achieved, and that the efforts of the many orthopaedic surgeons who have dedicated themselves to the treatment of congenital dislocation of the hip have not gone unrewarded

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This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to compare open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with primary arthrodesis (PA) in the treatment of Lisfranc injuries, regarding patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and risk of secondary surgery. The aim was to conclusively determine the best available treatment based on the most complete and recent evidence available.

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Proximal femoral endoprosthetic replacements (PFEPRs) are the most common reconstruction option for osseous defects following primary and metastatic tumour resection. This study aimed to compare the rate of implant failure between PFEPRs with monopolar and bipolar hemiarthroplasties and acetabular arthroplasties, and determine the optimum articulation for revision PFEPRs.

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Fungal periprosthetic joint infections (fPJIs) are rare complications, constituting only 1% of all PJIs. Neither a uniform definition for fPJI has been established, nor a standardized treatment regimen. Compared to bacterial PJI, there is little evidence for fPJI in the literature with divergent results. Hence, we implemented a novel treatment algorithm based on three-stage revision arthroplasty, with local and systemic antifungal therapy to optimize treatment for fPJI.

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a complex musculoskeletal disease that occurs mostly in children. This study aimed to investigate the molecular changes in the hip joint capsule of patients with DDH.

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There is an increased risk of dislocation of the hip after the resection of a periacetabular tumour and endoprosthetic reconstruction of the defect in the hemipelvis. The aim of this study was to determine the rate and timing of dislocation and to identify its risk factors.

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While interdisciplinary protocols and expedited surgical treatment improve the management of hip fractures in the elderly, the impact of such interventions on patients specifically undergoing arthroplasty for a femoral neck fracture is not clear. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of an interdisciplinary protocol for the management of patients with a femoral neck fracture who are treated with an arthroplasty.

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It is important to understand the rate of complications associated with the increasing burden of revision shoulder arthroplasty. Currently, this has not been well quantified. This review aims to address that deficiency with a focus on complication and reoperation rates, shoulder outcome scores, and comparison of anatomical and reverse prostheses when used in revision surgery.

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The aim of this study was to radiologically evaluate the quality of cement mantle and alignment achieved with a polished tapered cemented femoral stem inserted through the anterior approach and compared with the posterior approach.

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The prevalence of ipsilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rising in concert with life expectancy, putting more patients at risk for interprosthetic femur fractures (IPFFs). Our study aimed to assess treatment methodologies, implant survivorship, and IPFF clinical outcomes.

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Adverse local tissue reactions associated with abnormal wear considerably slowed down the general use of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA), now limited to a few specialized centres. In this study, we provide the clinical results of 400 consecutive MoM HRAs implanted more than 20 years ago in one such centre.