We investigated whether patients who underwent internal fixation for an isolated acetabular fracture were able to return to their previous sporting activities. We studied 52 consecutive patients with an isolated acetabular fracture who were operated on between January 2001 and December 2002. Their demographic details, fracture type, rehabilitation regime, outcome and complications were documented prospectively as was their level and frequency of participation in sport both before and after surgery. Quality of life was measured using the EuroQol-5D health outcome tool (EQ-5D). There was a significant reduction in level of activity, frequency of participation in sport (both p <
0.001) and EQ-5D scores in patients of all age groups compared to a normal English population (p = 0.001). A total of 22 (42%) were able to return to their previous level of activities: 35 (67%) were able to take part in sport at some level. Of all the parameters analysed, the Matta
In order to determine whether and for whom serial radiological evaluation is necessary in one-part proximal humerus fractures, we set out to describe the clinical history and predictors of secondary displacement in patients sustaining these injuries. Between January 2014 and April 2016, all patients with an isolated, nonoperatively treated one-part proximal humerus fracture were prospectively followed up. Clinical and radiological evaluation took place at less than two, six, 12, and 52 weeks. Fracture configuration, bone quality, and comminution were determined on the initial radiographs. Fracture healing, secondary displacement, and treatment changes were recorded during follow-up.Aims
Patients and Methods
This study reports the mid-term results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed using a monoblock acetabular component with a large-diameter head (LDH) ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearing. Of the 276 hips (246 patients) included in this study, 264 (96%) were reviewed at a mean of 67 months (48 to 79) postoperatively. Procedures were performed with a mini posterior approach. Clinical and radiological outcomes were recorded at regular intervals. A noise assessment questionnaire was completed at last follow-up.Aims
Patients and Methods
This study reviews the use of a titanium mesh cage (TMC) as an
adjunct to intramedullary nail or plate reconstruction of an extra-articular
segmental long bone defect. A total of 17 patients (aged 17 to 61 years) treated for a segmental
long bone defect by nail or plate fixation and an adjunctive TMC
were included. The bone defects treated were in the tibia (nine),
femur (six), radius (one), and humerus (one). The mean length of
the segmental bone defect was 8.4 cm (2.2 to 13); the mean length
of the titanium mesh cage was 8.3 cm (2.6 to 13). The clinical and
radiological records of the patients were analyzed retrospectively.Aims
Patients and Methods
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a challenging complication
following total hip arthroplasty (THA). It is associated with high
levels of morbidity, mortality and expense. Guidelines and protocols
exist for the management of culture-positive patients. Managing
culture-negative patients with a PJI poses a greater challenge to
surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team as clear guidance
is lacking. We aimed to compare the outcomes of treatment for 50 consecutive
culture-negative and 50 consecutive culture-positive patients who
underwent two-stage revision THA for chronic infection with a minimum
follow-up of five years.Aims
Patients and Methods
Promising medium-term results from total shoulder arthroplasty
(TSA) have been reported for the treatment of primary osteoarthritis
in young and middle-aged patients. The aim of this study was to
evaluate the long-term functional and radiological outcome of TSA
in the middle-aged patient. The data of all patients from the previous medium-term study
were available. At a mean follow-up of 13 years (8 to 17), we reviewed
21 patients (12 men, nine women, 21 shoulders) with a mean age of
55 years (37 to 60). The Constant-Murley score (CS) with its subgroups
and subjective satisfaction were measured. Radiological signs of implant
loosening were analysed.Aims
Patients and Methods
The monitoring of fracture healing is a complex process. Typically, successive radiographs are performed and an emerging calcification of the fracture area is evaluated. The aim of this study was to investigate whether different bone healing patterns can be distinguished using a telemetric instrumented femoral internal plate fixator. An electronic telemetric system was developed to assess bone healing mechanically. The system consists of a telemetry module which is applied to an internal locking plate fixator, an external reader device, a sensor for measuring externally applied load and a laptop computer with processing software. By correlation between externally applied load and load measured in the implant, the elasticity of the osteosynthesis is calculated. The elasticity decreases with ongoing consolidation of a fracture or nonunion and is an appropriate parameter for the course of bone healing. At our centre, clinical application has been performed in 56 patients suffering nonunion or fracture of the femur.Objectives
Materials and Methods
Pedicle-lengthening osteotomy is a novel surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), which achieves substantial enlargement of the spinal canal by expansion of the bilateral pedicle osteotomy sites. Few studies have evaluated the impact of this new surgery on spinal canal volume (SCV) and neural foramen dimension (NFD) in three different types of LSS patients. CT scans were performed on 36 LSS patients (12 central canal stenosis (CCS), 12 lateral recess stenosis (LRS), and 12 foraminal stenosis (FS)) at L4-L5, and on 12 normal (control) subjects. Mimics 14.01 workstation was used to reconstruct 3D models of the L4-L5 vertebrae and discs. SCV and NFD were measured after 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, or 5 mm pedicle-lengthening osteotomies at L4 and/or L5. One-way analysis of variance was used to examine between-group differences.Objectives
Methods
Excision of the proximal femur for tumour with
prosthetic reconstruction using a bipolar femoral head places a considerable
load on the unreplaced acetabulum. We retrospectively reviewed the changes which occur around the
affected hip joint by evaluating the post-operative radiographs
of 65 consecutive patients who underwent proximal prosthetic arthroplasty
of the femur, and in whom an acetabular component had not been used.
There were 37 men and 28 women with a mean age of 57.3 years (17
to 93). Radiological assessment included the extent of degenerative
change in the acetabulum, heterotopic ossification, and protrusio
acetabuli. The mean follow-up was 9.1 years (2 to 11.8). Degenerative changes
in the acetabulum were seen in three patients (4.6%), Brooker grade
1 or 2 heterotopic ossification in 17 (26%) and protrusion of the
prosthetic head in nine (13.8%). A total of eight patients (12.3%) needed a revision. Five were
revised to the same type of prosthesis and three (4.6%) were converted
to a total hip arthroplasty. We conclude that radiological evidence of degenerative change,
heterotopic ossification and protrusion occur in a few patients
who undergo prosthetic arthroplasty of the proximal femur for tumour.
The limited extent of these changes and the lack of associated symptoms
do not justify the routine arthroplasty of the acetabulum in these patients. Cite this article:
We report the outcome of 39 patients who underwent
a modified Pauwels’ intertrochanteric osteotomy for nonunion of
a femoral neck fracture following failed osteosynthesis. There were
31 men and eight women with a mean age of 47.2 years (34 to 59).
By Pauwels’ classification, there were 11 Type II fractures and
28 Type III fractures. The mean follow-up was 7.9 years (2 to 19).
In the 11 patients whose initial treatment had been osteotomy, union was
achieved in nine (81.8%). In 28 patients whose initial treatment
had been with a lag screw or a dynamic hip screw, union was achieved
in 27 (96.4%). Limb lengths were equalised in 14 of 16 patients
(87.5%) with pre-operative shortening. The mean neck-shaft angle
improved significantly from 100.5° (80° to 120°) to 131.6° (120°
to 155°) (p = 0.004). The mean modified Harris hip score was 85.6
points (70 to 97) and the mean modified Merle d’Aubigné score was
14.3 (11 to 18). Good to excellent functional outcomes were achieved
in 32 patients (88.8%). A modified Pauwels’ intertrochanteric osteotomy
is a reliable method of treating ununited fractures of the femoral neck
following failed osteosynthesis: coxa vara and shortening can also
simultaneously be addressed. Cite this article
In Norway total joint replacement after hip dysplasia
is reported more commonly than in neighbouring countries, implying
a higher prevalence of the condition. We report on the prevalence
of radiological features associated with hip dysplasia in a population
of
2081 19-year-old Norwegians. The radiological measurements used
to define hip dysplasia were Wiberg’s centre-edge (CE) angle at
thresholds of <
20° and <
25°, femoral head extrusion index
<
75%, Sharp’s angle >
45°, an acetabular depth to width ratio
<
250 and the sourcil shape assessed subjectively. The whole
cohort underwent clinical examination of their range of hip movement,
body mass index (BMI), and Beighton hypermobility score, and were
asked to complete the EuroQol (EQ-5D) and Western Ontario and McMaster
Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). The prevalence of hip
dysplasia in the cohort varied from 1.7% to 20% depending on the
radiological marker used. A Wiberg’s CE angle <
20° was seen
in 3.3% of the cohort: 4.3% in women and 2.4% in men. We found no
association between subjects with multiple radiological signs indicative
of dysplasia and BMI, Beighton score, EQ-5D or WOMAC. Although there
appears to be a high prevalence of hip dysplasia among 19-year-old
Norwegians, this is dependent on the radiological parameters applied. Cite this article:
To review the systemic impact of smoking on bone healing as evidenced
within the orthopaedic literature. A protocol was established and studies were sourced from five
electronic databases. Screening, data abstraction and quality assessment
was conducted by two review authors. Prospective and retrospective
clinical studies were included. The primary outcome measures were
based on clinical and/or radiological indicators of bone healing.
This review specifically focused on non-spinal orthopaedic studies.Objectives
Methods
The purpose of this study was to devise a simple
but reliable radiological method of identifying a lumbosacral transitional
vertebra (LSTV) with a solid bony bridge on sagittal MRI, which
could then be applied to a lateral radiograph. The vertical mid-vertebral angle (VMVA) and the vertical anterior
vertebral angle (VAVA) of the three most caudal segments of the
lumbar spine were measured on MRI and/or on a lateral radiograph
in 92 patients with a LSTV and 94 controls, and the differences
per segment (Diff-VMVA and Diff-VAVA) were calculated. The Diff-VMVA
of the two most caudal vertebrae was significantly higher in the
control group (25° ( Using this simple method (Diff-VMVA ≤ +10°), solid bony bridging
of the posterior elements of a LSTV, and therefore the first adjacent
mobile segment, can be easily identified without the need for additional
imaging. Cite this article:
Impaction bone grafting for the reconstitution
of bone stock in revision hip surgery has been used for nearly 30 years.
Between 1995 and 2001 we used this technique in acetabular reconstruction,
in combination with a cemented component, in 304 hips in 292 patients
revised for aseptic loosening. The only additional supports used
were stainless steel meshes placed against the medial wall or laterally
around the acetabular rim to contain the graft. All Paprosky grades
of defect were included. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were
collected in surviving patients at a minimum of ten years after
the index operation. Mean follow-up was 12.4 years ( Cite this article:
The June 2013 Spine Roundup360 looks at: the benefit of MRI in the follow-up of lumbar disc prolapse; gunshot injury to the spinal cord; the link between depression and back pain; floating dural sack sign; short segment fixation at ten years; whether early return to play is safer than previously thought; infection in diabetic spinal patients; and dynesis.
The June 2013 Wrist &
Hand Roundup360 looks at: whether size is a limitation; cancellous bone grafting in scaphoid nonunion; the Kienböck’s dichotomy; late displacement of the distal radius; flexor slide for finger contracture; aesthetic syndactyly; flexor tendon repair; and fixation of trapeziometacarpal cups.
The term developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
describes a spectrum of disorders that results in abnormal development
of the hip joint. If not treated successfully in childhood, these
patients may go on to develop hip symptoms and/or secondary osteoarthritis
in adulthood. In this review we describe the altered anatomy encountered
in adults with DDH along with the management options, and the challenges
associated with hip arthroscopy, osteotomies and arthroplasty for
the treatment of DDH in young adults. Cite this article:
