Advantages of the Use of Axial Traction Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Shoulder in Patients with Suspected Rota-Tor Cuff Tears: An Exploratory Pilot Study.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with axial traction is a tool for the assessment of musculoskeletal pathology. Previous reports have demonstrated a better distribution of intra-articular contrast material. No investigations were performed to evaluate glenohumeral joint axial traction MRI in patients with suspected rotator cuff tears.

Trend of Perioperative CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Levels in Non-Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty.

The aim of this prospective study was to define the perioperative trend of C-reactive protein (CRP) in non-infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA). CRP was evaluated in 42 patients the day before surgery and 4 and 30 days after surgery. Functional and radiological evaluation was scheduled for 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery.

Revision surgery for periprosthetic elbow infection: eradication rate, complications, and functional outcomes-a systematic review.

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the outcomes of revision surgery after periprosthetic elbow infection (PEI).

Material And Methods: Eighteen studies with 332 PEI that underwent revision surgery were included. Demographics, laboratory and microbiological data, types of implants, surgical techniques with complications and reoperations, eradication rates, and clinical and functional outcomes were reported.

Posterior versus lateral surgical approach: functionality and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty in a matched cohort study.

Background: One of the most controversial aspects for maximizing outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains the surgical approach to the hip joint. The posterior (PA) and lateral approaches (LA) are the two most commonly performed approaches used worldwide, but sparse data are available for their comparison in terms of health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to assess the role of the PA and LA in the HRQoL and hip functionality of patients who underwent primary and elective THA for osteoarthritis, after a minimum 2-year follow-up.

The 50 Highest Cited Papers on Rotator Cuff Tear.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the 50 most cited articles on rotator cuff tear and their characteristics.

Methods: Thomson ISI Web of Science was searched for the following search terms "rotator cuff" and "tear." The following characteristics were determined for each article: author(s), year of publication, source journal, geographic origin, article type (and subtype), and level of evidence for clinical articles.

Scarf osteotomy for the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus: Analysis of predictors for midterm outcomes and recurrence.

Background: Controversies remain regarding the predictors for outcomes and recurrence after scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus deformity.

Methods: Sixty-two patients (70 feet) underwent scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus deformity. The radiological angles, tibial sesamoid position, articular congruence, demographics, comorbidities, AOFAS, VAS and SF-12 scores, and the postoperative compliance were tested as predictors for outcomes and recurrence.

Outcomes of revision surgery after periprosthetic shoulder infection: a systematic review.

Background: Periprosthetic shoulder infection (PSI) is one of the most challenging complications after shoulder arthroplasty. Different treatments have been proposed, but the best surgical procedure remains disputed in the current literature. This systematic review investigated the outcomes of revision surgery after PSI.

Is acromioplasty necessary in the setting of full-thickness rotator cuff tears? A systematic review.

Background: The benefits of acromioplasty in treating rotator cuff disease have been debated. We systematically reviewed the literature regarding whether acromioplasty with concomitant coracoacromial (CA) release is necessary for the successful treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tears.

Materials And Methods: We identified randomized controlled trials that reported on patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with or without acromioplasty and used descriptive statistics to summarize the findings.

Midterm results and complications after minimally invasive distal metatarsal osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus.

Background: Minimally invasive distal metatarsal osteotomy (MIDMO) is a common technique used to correct the hallux valgus deformity, but controversy remains regarding the expected outcomes of this surgery.

Methods: Seventy-two patients (85 feet) suffering from hallux valgus underwent MIDMO with a modified Bösch technique. Patients were prospectively evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux score, and the AOFAS recovery rate was calculated.

Long-term follow-up results of the Cloward procedure for cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Purpose: To assess the long-term results of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using the Cloward procedure for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy, and to identify possible clinical outcome predictors.

Methods: A total of 14 cases with a 10-year postoperative follow-up were available (82.4 % of the surviving patients).

Expandable intramedullary nailing and platelet rich plasma to treat long bone non-unions.

Background: Roentgenographic and functional outcomes of expandable self locking intramedullary nailing and platelet rich plasma (PRP) gel in the treatment of long bone non-unions are reported.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-two patients suffering from atrophic diaphyseal long bone non-unions were enrolled in the study. Patients were treated with removal of pre-existing hardware, decortication of non-union fragments, and fixation of pseudoarthrosis with expandable intramedullary nailing (Fixion, Disc'O Tech, Tel Aviv, Israel).

Disassembly of a distal femur modular prosthesis after tumor resection.

We report and analyze the causes of a disassembly of a newly marketed distal femur modular prosthesis in a 20-year-old man with stage IIB osteosarcoma. The disassembly occurred after discharge from the hospital, after a minor trauma. Because of the unique displacement of the femoral component, sudden operative management was performed.

Tumefactive fibroinflammatory lesion of the lower extremity: a case report.

We report a case of tumefactive fibroinflammatory lesion located in the anterior, extracapsular part of the right knee, not responding to the conservative treatment. We discuss about the difficulty of the clinical diagnosis of this lesion. In the present case, only the histopathological characteristics confirmed the presence of fibroadipose and inflammatory tissue with lymphocytes and inflammatory cells.