Publications by authors named "A Masse"
Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) using uncemented press-fit stems (hybrid fixation) versus cemented stems (cemented fixation). It is also examined whether cemented fixation offers any superiority over hybrid fixation regarding implant survival, clinical function, imaging analysis and complication rates.
Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on five databases (Pubmed, Scopus, Embase, Medline and Cochrane).
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- The study aimed to assess gender equality in orthopedic surgery by analyzing operative times, mortality rates, and the gender distribution of surgeons involved in hip fracture surgeries.
- A total of 172 surgeons (82% male, 18% female) performed 1,916 procedures, with female surgeons conducting 14.7% of the surgeries, but no significant gender disparities were found in operative times or mortality rates.
- The results indicated a lack of significant gender differences in the performance of Closed Reduction Internal Fixation and Hemiarthroplasty, as well as in the gender distribution among attending and resident surgeons.
This article aims to present a comprehensive technical note detailing our preferred treatment approach for tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in the adult and elderly populations, particularly in scenarios characterized by low tissue quality and limited bone stock. Existing literature on this fracture type is scarce, with many described techniques relying on optimal bone quality for effective screw fixation of the tibial tuberosity. Various methods for tibial tuberosity avulsion fixation include K-wires, cannulated screws, staples, tension bands, suture anchors, and in select cases, direct transosseous sutures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Posterior pelvic ring lesions are a common finding in patients with pelvic trauma, representing a challenging condition for trauma surgeons. Surgical options are different and there is not yet evidence about the best option. Aim of the study are: (i) to compare Lumbopelvic fixation (LPF) and ilio-sacral screw fixation (ISS) regarding clinical and radiological outcome in unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries, both as whole population and single similar fracture types according to Tile classification (C1vsC1, C2vsC2, C3vsC3); (ii) to analyze clinical outcomes and complications in lumbopelvic fixation group, comparing open and closed reduction technique.
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- Posterior wall acetabular fractures are complex injuries often resulting from high-energy trauma, and they present significant surgical challenges, particularly when the fractures are comminuted and difficult to fix.
- This study evaluated the effectiveness of using autologous bone grafts for reconstructing these challenging fractures, analyzing clinical and radiological outcomes from a systematic review of 71 patients.
- Results showed that 78.9% of patients achieved good to excellent clinical outcomes, with 66% rated as excellent radiologically, suggesting that this method can be a viable option for young patients, potentially delaying the need for total hip arthroplasty.