Publications by authors named "A Harbrecht"

Pain around the first ray of the hand, particularly in the thumb area, is a frequent clinical problem that can have various causes. This article explores the most important differential diagnoses, including thumb carpometacarpal (CMC-I) osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis), de Quervain's stenosing tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and Wartenberg's syndrome. A detailed medical history, targeted clinical examination and if necessary the use of modern imaging techniques are crucial for making the diagnosis.

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Article Synopsis
  • Dupuytren's contracture is a serious disease affecting hand function, occurring mainly in men (3-4 times more) with a 7-8% prevalence, and its exact cause is still unknown, though genetics may play a role.
  • Risk factors include work-related stress, lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking, certain medical conditions (epilepsy and diabetes), and being over 50 years old.
  • Treatment options range from conservative, which don't provide lasting relief, to minimally invasive procedures and surgery, with surgery having a recurrence risk of about 20.9%.
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Introduction: Over the last decades, arthroscopic surgery has become increasingly relevant as its minimally invasive approach offers many benefits. To investigate the risks of orthoscopic surgery at the elbow, this study aimed to investigate the development of temperatures in elbow joints while performing radiofrequency ablation in arthroscopic surgery.

Materials And Methods: We performed standard arthroscopic surgeries with posterolateral, transtricipital and anterolateral approaches on seven cadaveric elbows and performed ablation on predefined locations with or without irrigation.

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Purpose: Searching for quick determinable biomarkers with high sensitivity and specificity is necessary to improve and optimise the early diagnosis of periprosthetic elbow infection (PEI). Therefore, this study's objective was to evaluate the diagnostic value of synovial fluid interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels for diagnosing PEI in total elbow arthroplasty.

Method: Twelve prospective enrolled patients underwent total elbow arthroplasty revision surgery, during which synovial fluid was obtained.

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Introduction: The Bartoníček/Rammelt classification is established for posterior malleolar fractures. It subdivides the fractures into 5 types and outlines treatment recommendations. This study aims to determine the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the Bartoníček/Rammelt classification and investigates its applicability regarding treatment recommendations.

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