A predictive radiological analysis of short stems versus both shortened and long stems in primary hip replacement: A case-control study of 100 cases of Metha versus ABG II and Omnifit HA at 2-8years' follow-up.

Introduction: Short hip stems, intended to conserve bone stock and ensure a more physiological distribution of stress in the femur under loading, are meeting with renewed interest. Radiologic semiology is not known exactly, particularly in relation to conventional implants; we therefore conducted a case-control study of 3 types of implant differing only in stem length: short, shortened or long. The aim was: (1) to compare radiographic aspects, (2) to attempt to systematize medium-term radiologic status for the 3 types, and (3) to assess the impact of radiographic aspect on loosening and revision rates.

Medium-term comparison of results in obese patients and non-obese hip prostheses with Metha® short stem.

Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most successful orthopedic surgeries in terms of results. However, the prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled between 1980 and 2008. There is limited and controversial data on hip replacement results in obese patients.

The trivalent copper complex of a conjugated bis-dithiocarbazate Schiff base: stabilization of Cu in three different oxidation states.

The new tribasic N(2)S(2) ligand H(3)ttfasbz has been synthesized by condensation of 4-thenoyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetone and S-benzyl dithiocarbazate. On complexation with copper(II) acetate, spontaneous oxidation to the Cu(III) oxidation state is observed, and the complex [Cu(ttfasbz)] has been isolated and characterized structurally. Reduction to the EPR active Cu(II) analogue has been achieved chemically and also electrochemically, and in both cases, the process is totally reversible.

A two step synthesis of a key unit B precursor of cryptophycins by asymmetric hydrogenation.

A novel highly enantioselective two step access to a unit B precursor of cryptophycins in good yields from commercially available starting materials has been developed. The key step is an asymmetric hydrogenation using the commercially available [(COD)Rh-(R,R)-Et-DuPhos]BF(4) catalyst. The synthetic route provides the advantage of less synthetic steps, proceeds with high yields and enantioselectivity, and avoids hazardous reaction conditions.

[Results of lumbar and lumbosacral fusion: clinical and radiological correlations in 113 cases reviewed at 3.8 years].

Purpose Of The Study: Spinal fusion requires the use of hardware for reduction and stabilization. We present the clinical and radiological behavior of a population of patients with lumbar and lumbosacral spinal fusion.

Materials And Methods: Between 1990 and 1992, 113 patients were operated for lumbar and lumbosacral fusion.

[Our experience with medial unicondylar knee prosthesis].

The indications for unicondylar knee replacement for osteoarthritis are discussed. Its theoretical advantages against total knee replacement are the small size of the implants, an easier operative technique and faster rehabilitation. But some surgeons assume that tibial osteotomy has the same indications and gives the same long-term results while preserving the natural joint.