Introduction: Functional outcomes following reverse geometry shoulder arthroplasty can vary. This study assessed the effects of glenosphere size, humeral stem version, posterior rotator cuff status and subscapularis repair on patient-reported outcome and range of motion. Methods: A consecutive series of 132 patients from two orthopaedic centres that use the same onlay system for reverse shoulder arthroplasty were reviewed over a six-year period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction The management of proximal humeral fractures ranges greatly from conservative management to surgical treatment. For those fractures requiring surgical treatment, internal fixation is the primary method. The aim of internal fixation is to achieve rigid fracture fixation until union occurs, return of shoulder range of motion, and minimise intra-and postoperative complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Distal femur fractures are serious injuries that can be difficult to treat, carry an unpredictable prognosis, and lead to long-term disability and morbidity. The introduction of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) avoids direct exposure of the fracture site, improves fracture healing and decreases the incidence of complications. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the early results of the treatment of supracondylar fractures of the femur using minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis using a distal femoral locking plate.
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